**Company Introduction:** At GAF, we cover more than just buildings. We cover each other. Under this roof, you will have the tools and resources you need to grow and develop in your career. You will experience our incredible culture and will be empowered to support your teammates, your customers, and especially your community. Under this roof, we define the future while leading the present through our deep well of experience and our responsibility to the future to drive improvements and innovation in our products. We are GAF. And under this roof, we protect what matters most. **Job Summary:** **Introduction** At GAF Commercial we cover more than buildings. We cover each other. No matter what role, tenure, or department, under this roof you are helping to build the market leader in commercial roofing. Under this roof, we are assembling a winning team that puts the customer at the center of every decision and doesn't back down from hard work. Under this roof, we support one another in delivering operational excellence daily, while working to make a positive impact for our planet and our communities. Becoming the market leader only happens when everyone feels they have the opportunity, and the support, to thrive. We are GAF. And under this roof, we protect what matters most. **Summary** The Warehouse Associate I is an entry level position. The Warehouse Associate I should be familiar with all areas of the fork truck driving procedures for safely loading and unloading trucks to maintain efficient, safe operations. The Warehouse Associate I is responsible for all order picking, order verification and loading of customer or carriers' vehicles in a safe manner. The ideal candidate thrives in environments where safety, quality, service and cost are the highest priorities. **Essential Duties** + Practices incident and accident prevention, demonstrating safe behavior in all activities + Obtains and maintains fork-truck certification by attending in-house training, and completes daily fork truck check sheets + Ability to learn to troubleshoot work related issues and communicates issues with maintenance, and Shipping Lead + Works safely, and is responsible for housekeeping in his/her work areas at all times + Prioritizes work assignments by meeting with Shipping Lead every morning and throughout the day + Drives the fork truck safely through the warehouse mindful of pedestrian traffic at all times + Ability to learn the cycle counting events and participates when needed, able to adjust schedule to meet inventory deadlines + Ships according to FIFO principles on all items in the warehouse to ensure shelf-life efficacy + Prepares product for shipping by reviewing the packing slip, hand picking the product and assembling the pallet + Arranges pallets on flatbeds according to weight restrictions and driver input when loading + Ensures correct product delivery by reviewing packing slip and product on truck + Stretch wraps accessory pallets by placing pallets on turntable, adjusting height and tension + Verifies product quantity for shipment and receiving by counting and signing Picking Slip and Bill of Lading + Learns safety hazards and job procedures by reading and understanding job safety analysis (JSA) + Learns software programs by reading and understanding manuals and procedures + Suggests improvements in work methods and procedures by communicating to Logistics Manager + Works safely when loading and unloading van trailers; uses dock locks and chocks to hold trailer steady when going in and out + Learns hazardous material safety for spills and transporting material; earns HAZMAT certification and keeps current + Obtains and maintains forklift certification by attending in house training + Performs other duties as instructed by the Logistics Manager + Daily review of email and department communication; maintains a good attendance record + Maintains a positive working relationship with all plant employees and other business contacts + Uses process improvement tools to drive continuous improvement of the plant and business processes + Trained to follow and document Hazardous Materials Transportation Guidelines for all shipments + Observe what needs to be done and take initiative to perform this work **Physical Demands** + Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions + Frequent sitting, walking and standing; occasional climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling and balancing + Oral and auditory capacity enabling interpersonal communication as well as communication through automated devices such as the telephone + Required to sit, stand, walk and use hands to grasp, handle or feel objects, tools and product samples + Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus + Must continuously have the ability to differentiate colors precisely + Required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel or crouch + Ability to perform detailed testing processes in various process conditions + Frequent use of eye, hand and finger coordination enabling the use of manufacturing equipment and machinery + Ability to read and concentrate via computer data entry typing and proofreading + Regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds **Under This Roof, We Require** + High school diploma or GED + 1+ year of experience in a fast paced, logistics manufacturing environment **Under This Roof, We Also Value** + Proficient in G Suite + Experience supporting logistics, customer care and business goals + Familiar with standard warehouse concepts, practices and procedures + Experience in fast-paced warehouse environment and safe fork truck operation + Ability to respond to requests in a professional and timely manner + Demonstrated intermediate communication and interpersonal skills + Strong planning, prioritization, organizational and reporting skills + Independent problem-solving skills + A demonstrated commitment to safety + Highly self-motivated + Ability to work well unsupervised, while producing quality results + Strong teamwork orientation + Ability to work well and communicate well with other GAF employees, at all levels in the organization **How We Protect What Matters Most** + We offer a wide range of health insurance options that include medical, dental, and vision for you and your family. + Our Family-Building benefits support the many different journeys to fertility and parenthood. + Our robust 401K plan includes an employer match contribution with your pre-tax and/or Roth contributions. + Other exciting programs and perks are available to help employees achieve work-life balance, including (but not limited to) a wellness program, free financial coaching, a referral program, and product rebates when purchased for an employee’s primary residence. + Professional growth and development are very important to us! We offer internal training programs and courses, as well as a generous tuition reimbursement program. + We put diversity and inclusion into action with our Employee Resource Groups, which unite employees based on common perspectives, identities, demographic factors, or out of a desire to be an ally. GAF complies with federal, state, and local disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR Services at 833-HR-XPERT. **How We Protect What Matters Most:** 1. We offer a wide range of health insurance options that include medical, dental, and vision for you and your family. 2. Our Family-Building benefits support the many different journeys to fertility and parenthood. 3. Our robust 401K plan includes an employer match contribution with your pre-tax and/or Roth contributions. 4. Other exciting programs and perks are available to help employees achieve work-life balance, including (but not limited to) a wellness program, free financial coaching, a referral program, and product rebates when purchased for an employee’s primary residence. 5. Professional growth and development are very important to us! We offer internal training programs and courses, as well as a generous tuition reimbursement program. 6. We put diversity and inclusion into action with our Employee Resource Groups, which unite employees based on common perspectives, identities, demographic factors, or out of a desire to be an ally. GAF complies with federal, state, and local disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR Services at 833-HR-XPERT. We believe our employees are our greatest resource. We offer competitive salary, benefits, 401k, and vacation packages for all full time permanent positions. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and GAF, Standard Logistics, SGI, and Siplast are proud to be affirmative action employers. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know. If applying for positions in the U.S., must be eligible to work in the U.S. without need for employer sponsored visa (work permit). Privacy Policy (https://www.gaf.com/en-us/about-us/privacy-and-legal/privacy-policy) **CA Privacy** Applicant Notice (https://www.gaf.com/en-us/about-us/privacy-and-legal/applicant-privacy-notice) With 130+ years in the industry, GAF is the leading roofing manufacturer in North America. As a member of the Standard Industries family of companies, we are also part of the largest roofing and waterproofing business in the world. Our communities help give our work meaning and the products we manufacture help protect what matters most. The shingles help to shelter the families living in the homes in our towns. The TPO helps protect what is under that hospital’s roof. In addition to quality products, we make sure they are installed by quality craftsmen and women. The full GAF portfolio of solutions is supported by an extensive national network of factory-certified contractors. GAF continues to be the leader in quality and offers comprehensive warranty protection on its products and systems. Our success is driven by a commitment to empowering our people to deliver advanced quality and purposeful innovation and the desire to protect what matters most. ​