Warehouse Associate Loader Unloader Jobs in Michigan

Employee must be willing and able to learn the operation of forklift trucks. The incumbent will be able to learn how to unload bales of waste paper from trucks and railroad cars and how waste paper will be stacked in the warehouse in an orderly manner. The incumbent will be able to learn how to load rolls of paper on trucks and railcars and how rolls of paper will be placed or stacked in the finished paper warehouse. The incumbent will learn how to maintain housekeeping in the warehouses.
Basic Requirements:
See the Essential Physical Requirements form for this position.
Safety
• Must be able to perform the essential physical requirements for each position to be considered trained.
• Must know, understand, and follow all applicable model programs plus general plant, department, and job specific safety rules.
• Must be able to protect your own personal safety and the safety of others who may be in your work area.
• Must adhere to applicable responsibilities within the plant's emergency response program [First-aid, fire, evacuation, etc.)
• Must actively participate in safety program components such as Safety huddles, USG stretching program, BBS, Take 5's, incident investigations, inspections, and submission of safety improvement ideas.
• Must be able to maintain be proactive to improve good housekeeping practices.
• Must be able to prevent damage to company equipment and materials in areas of assigned responsibility and report damages, incidents, and injuries immediately, when they occur.
• Complete LEAD training as required and all applicable advanced training courses.
• Collaborate with direct supervisors and department leadership as well as Safety Team representatives.
• Must be able to perform this job safely and actively participate in all safety programs. Understand your surroundings and the potential dangers within your work areas.
Continuous Improvement Expectations
• Understand the (4) four categories of standard work and identify existing standards when supporting an area.
o Process Adherence
• 5S, Visual Job Aids, Targets & Setpoints, Alignment Markers, Gauge Markers, Job Plans, Out of Compliance Response Plans (Andone Response Plans), Operator Basic Care (OBC's), and Preventative Maintenance (PM's)
o Reference
• Bulletin Specifications, Engineering Drawings, and Manufacturing Manuals
o Training
• VWI's, Job Breakdown Sheets, Training Videos, and Training Plans
o Leader
• Gemba Walks, Coaching, and Reflection Meetings
• Complete 5S LEAD training and support housekeeping initiatives using 5S principles: Sort, Set-in-Order, Shine, Standardize, and Sustain.
Job Procedures and Requirements:
1. Must know and practice all applicable plant and department safety rules, and all job safety analysis (JSA's)
2. Must demonstrate the ability to properly follow lock-out and operating procedures of the department as set forth in the Plants Operating Manual and JSA's.
3. Must demonstrate the ability to immediately report to your Supervisor any unsafe condition or defective equipment.
4. Must demonstrate the ability to immediately report to your Supervisor any and all accidents.
5. Must demonstrate the ability to keep areas assigned to you and everything you work with clean and orderly at all times.
6. Must demonstrate the ability to properly maintain a satisfactory level of housekeeping the assigned workstation.
7. Must be able to read, and write and use a computer and read a tape measure.
8. Must demonstrate the ability to learn how to safely operate the Plants Fork Lifts and Clamp Truck as a licensed mobile equipment operator. A valid driver's license is required.
9. Must be able to perform all other duties as instructed by Loading/Unloading Supervisor and the Supply Chain Manager.
Job Procedures and Requirements:
1. Must be able to pick up and safely dispose of broken bands and bale wires and cut wires that are sticking out of bales of waste paper.
2. Must be able to clean and sweep the warehouse and the docks.
3. Must be able to learn the basic driving skills of the Forklift and Clamp Truck.
4. Must be learning how to enter the paper roll data and or the waste paper data in the computers.
5. Must be able to assist in loading and unloading of Trucks and Railcars.
6. Must learn the various grades of Waste Paper.
7. Must learn the various grades of Finish rolls of Paper.
8. Must learn the various contaminates in Waste Paper.
9. Must be available to work 2nd shift.
10. No significant performance/ attendance infractions within the last 36 months.
Rate of pay may be adjusted based on the qualifications and experience of the candidate.
USG employees enjoy a number of benefit options for themselves and their families. These include two medical insurance options, as well as vision and dental coverage. The cost of these optional programs varies based on coverage level - employees generally pay 25% of the monthly premium cost, USG pays the rest. These coverage options are offered on the first day of employment with no waiting period.
Additionally, USG employees enjoy both a 401(k) Investment Plan with company match and a pension plan. Beyond these main features, employees may also choose from a number of additional programs like life insurance, accident insurance, legal insurance, even pet insurance, just to name a few. USG also offers Quarterly (hourly) / Annual (salary) bonus potential for all employees based on performance metrics tied to safety, quality, and productivity. USG also provides employees with paid time off and paid holidays.
Since 1902, Chicago-based USG has been a leader in producing innovative, award-winning products and systems to build everything from major commercial developments and residential housing to home improvements. USG's employees are committed to the highest levels of customer satisfaction and quality in everything we do. Our steadfast commitment to the company's core business values - innovation, quality, integrity, service, diversity, efficiency and safety - have helped us become the company we are today.
EOE including disability/veteran
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