Entry Level Material Handler

Owens Corning
Compton, CA

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Job Title : Entry Level Material Handler

Department: Roofing Production

FLSA Status : Non-exempt

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

The Material Handler is responsible for loading, unloading, and storage of granules, sand, MLA and finished product. The Material Handler is a key contributor to the continuous improvements of critical plant performance metrics in the areas of safety, productivity, cost, quality and sustainability. This role is essential to the successful operations of the Compton Roofing and Asphalt site. The Material Handler is an hourly position reporting to operations Front Line Leader.

The hourly rate for this position is $ 23.50. We also offer a substantial benefits package including insurance (medical/dental/vision/life/disability/supplemental offerings), 401k (company contribution regardless of employee participation - plus match) , liberal paid time off (vacation, personal floating and standard holidays), Employee Assistance Services, Stock Purchase Program - and more.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Maintains neat, organized, orderly inventory of raw materials.
  • Operates forklift in a safe, productive manner in accordance with all safety procedures.
  • Completes daily raw materials inventory.
  • Operates and stays current on warehouse storage areas and locations of all products.
  • Receives materials into SAP or other production/material tracking software package.
  • Coordinates work with production and shipping Front Line Leaders to ensure raw materials staged in conjunction with most recent production and shipping schedules.
  • Demonstrates flexibility to changing priorities as business needs dictate
  • Establishes goals, prioritizes and organizes actions, timelines and resources.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

  • High school diploma or equivalent required
  • Two or more years of relevant work experience preferred
  • Forklift certification strongly preferred.
  • Basic computer proficiency required
  • Must be 18 years or older
  • Must be a US citizen or have the right to work in the US
  • Must be drug and alcohol free

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

  • Must read, write and speak English
  • Must work well in a team environment
  • Must be self-motivated to work independently and in a group, and meet targets
  • Must perform basic mathematical calculations
  • Must maintain schedule flexibility to ensure smooth operation

This in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.

A review of this position has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents(s) will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and abilities.

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.

Job Title : Entry Level Material Handler

Department: Roofing Production

FLSA Status : Non-exempt

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

The Material Handler is responsible for loading, unloading, and storage of granules, sand, MLA and finished product. The Material Handler is a key contributor to the continuous improvements of critical plant performance metrics in the areas of safety, productivity, cost, quality and sustainability. This role is essential to the successful operations of the Compton Roofing and Asphalt site. The Material Handler is an hourly position reporting to operations Front Line Leader.

The hourly rate for this position is $ 23.50. We also offer a substantial benefits package including insurance (medical/dental/vision/life/disability/supplemental offerings), 401k (company contribution regardless of employee participation - plus match) , liberal paid time off (vacation, personal floating and standard holidays), Employee Assistance Services, Stock Purchase Program - and more.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Maintains neat, organized, orderly inventory of raw materials.
  • Operates forklift in a safe, productive manner in accordance with all safety procedures.
  • Completes daily raw materials inventory.
  • Operates and stays current on warehouse storage areas and locations of all products.
  • Receives materials into SAP or other production/material tracking software package.
  • Coordinates work with production and shipping Front Line Leaders to ensure raw materials staged in conjunction with most recent production and shipping schedules.
  • Demonstrates flexibility to changing priorities as business needs dictate
  • Establishes goals, prioritizes and organizes actions, timelines and resources.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

  • High school diploma or equivalent required
  • Two or more years of relevant work experience preferred
  • Forklift certification strongly preferred.
  • Basic computer proficiency required
  • Must be 18 years or older
  • Must be a US citizen or have the right to work in the US
  • Must be drug and alcohol free

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

  • Must read, write and speak English
  • Must work well in a team environment
  • Must be self-motivated to work independently and in a group, and meet targets
  • Must perform basic mathematical calculations
  • Must maintain schedule flexibility to ensure smooth operation

This in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.

A review of this position has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents(s) will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and abilities.

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.

Posted 2026-05-27

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