Production & Warehouse Technician
Owens CorningLocation(s): Cortland, IL, US, 60112 Function: Manufacturing Audience: Hourly Work Arrangement: On Site Requisition ID: 70940 Job Title: Production & Warehouse Technician Location: Cortland, IL Reports to: Production and Warehouse Supervisor Pay Rate: $21.00 hr Hours : Monday thru Friday, 7:00 am to 3:30 pm with overtime as needed (shift rotation may be required as business needs demand Benefits start from day one: 401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance PURPOSE OF THE JOB The Production & Warehouse Technician is an hourly position reporting to the Production and Warehouse Supervisor. The position supports both manufacturing and warehouse operations based on daily plant demand and is accountable for filling and packaging finished products, labeling materials, shipping and receiving, material handling, inventory activities, and the safe use of forklifts and other authorized equipment. The employee must be able to transition between production and warehouse responsibilities as schedules, shipments, staffing, and plant priorities change. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES Living the safety stand and adhering to safety responsibilities: Demonstrate a “Safety First” mindset through understanding and execution of company and site-specific safety policies and procedures. Support “Safer Together” expectations through safe actions, prompt reporting, and personal accountability. Wear required personal protective equipment and follow applicable Job Hazard Analyses, Standard Operating Procedures, Standard Work Instructions, chemical-handling requirements, and emergency procedures. Operate tools, powered industrial vehicles, material-handling equipment, and production equipment only when trained and authorized. Identify and promptly report unsafe conditions, hazards, near misses, incidents, spills, equipment concerns, and process risks to the Production and Warehouse Supervisor. Maintain clean, orderly, and functional production, warehouse, dock, equipment, and work areas. Participate in required safety training, safety observations, inspections, incident reviews, and corrective actions as assigned. Review and update JHA’s and Standard Work Instructions as needed. Production, Drumming, and Dispensing of Product: Properly dispense finished products into 55-gallon drums, totes, and other approved containers. Verify that correct quantities are produced, filled, and dispensed in accordance with established procedures. Properly label drums, totes, and other materials with required product, lot, production, and date information. Palletize, secure, and band finished products for storage or shipment. Stack palletized product in the correct storage location. Safely use applicable hand tools and production equipment, including drum torque wrenches. Read instruments and accurately record required production information and process readings. Complete required production documentation accurately and timely. Relabel incoming or finished materials when required. Warehouse, Shipping, and Receiving: Follow established warehouse, shipping, and receiving processes, including required inbound and outbound inspections. Safely operate forklifts, pallet jacks, dock equipment, and other authorized material-handling equipment. Load and unload trucks and check drivers in and out in accordance with established safety and operating procedures. Receive materials by inspecting condition and comparing quantities against purchase orders and packing lists; report discrepancies or damage. Support bulk chemical unloading into designated storage tanks in accordance with established procedures. Stage outbound orders with careful attention to product identification and required lot numbers. Store and rotate materials using First-In-First-Out practices and consolidate inventory when appropriate. Accurately complete required shipping, receiving, inventory, and warehouse documentation. Participate in c…