Forklift Operator

Who We Are

Johns Manville is a leading manufacturer and marketer of premium-quality insulation and commercial roofing, along with glass fibers and nonwovens for commercial, industrial and residential applications. Our products are used in a wide variety of industries including building products, aerospace, automotive and transportation, filtration, commercial interiors, waterproofing and wind energy.

A proud member of the Berkshire Hathaway family of companies, we serve customers in more than 80 countries around the globe. We are committed to delivering positive and powerful experiences, because we are successful only when our employees and customers thrive. We are passionate, we care about people, we perform at a superior level, and we protect others and our environments.

Compensation

The base hourly rate for this position is $24.77.

Do you have forklift experience and want to work with a great group of people? Looking for a role where hard work really pays off? This could be the perfect fit for you!

We're hiring for a Temp-to-Hire Forklift Operator role—an amazing opportunity to get your foot in the door with a company known for stability, growth, and taking care of its people.

Schedule:

Monday–Friday, 6am–2:30pm (occasional Saturdays as needed)

In this role, you’ll help bring JM’s core values to life by supporting daily warehouse operations, keeping things running smoothly, and contributing to a positive, safe work environment. If you’re dependable, team‑oriented, and enjoy hands-on work, you’ll feel right at home here.

Responsibilities:

• Show initiative in supporting safety, plant wide. Participate on committees as required.
• Identify and report any mechanical or operational difficulty with truck, car or other equipment.
• Uses safe work practices and always reports hazardous conditions.
• Ensure accurate order picking.
• Ensure orders meet shipping and receiving deadlines.
• Ensure high quality loading workmanship.
• Maximize FIFO and reduce scrap cost.
• Maximize storage space for finish good materials and staging area.
• Achieve company objectives and both internal and external customer expectations.
• Ensure storage and distribution meet high housekeeping standards.
• Ensure department's continuous compliance with internal and external policies and procedures.
• Assist in cycle counts to ensure inventory accuracy and metrics are met.
• Ensure proper operation of equipment and housekeeping standards are maintained and filed.
• Complete special projects directed by distribution center manager and senior management.
• Assist with all receiving and shipping functions.

Leadership Responsibilities:

• There are no supervisory responsibilities for direct reports for this position.

Requirements: (education, skills, and abilities)

• High School Diploma required
• Minimum of 1 year experience in warehouse and distribution
• Forklift experience required, sit down, propane preferred
• Ability to load and unload flatbeds and dry vans
• Good communication skills
• Integrity
• Time management
• Organizational skills
• Basic computer skills
• Understanding of appointment system

Physical Requirements:

The physical requirements of this position are: (these requirements are typical for most of our manufacturing roles)

• The ability to stand for extended periods.
• The ability to manually lift, push or pull at least 50 pounds safely and with proper body mechanics, sometimes while in awkward positions.
• Use of hands (repetitive motion, grabbing, feeling, sensing, pulling).
• The ability to work safely in a fast-paced, sometimes stressful work environment.
• The ability to safely and effectively work in an often-dusty work environment that experiences a broad range of temperatures (very hot to very cold).
• The ability to withstand the rigors of working a 12(or 8)-hour rotating shift schedule.
• The ability to bend, stoop or kneel repetitively.
• The ability to reach or work above the shoulder.

Incumbent must be physically able to perform essential job functions. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Please Keep in Mind

If you do not meet 100% of these requirements, we at JM still want to hear from you. So, if you are interested in the role, we encourage you to apply so we can learn how your skills and talents can contribute to our team.

Benefits

Johns Manville (JM) offers a wide range of benefits to employees. Some are subsidized by the company and others are fully employee-paid. Health benefits include a choice of comprehensive medical plans, a dental plan, vision plan, wellness program and critical illness insurance. JM sponsors a 401(k) plan which includes a sizeable company match. JM offers paid vacation and also provides paid sick and parental leave for eligible employees.

Additionally, Johns Manville provides basic life Insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage, an employee assistance program, and business travel accident coverage. Supplemental life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment insurance are available as well. The company also offers a variety of tax saving accounts; health spending account, traditional flexible spending account, and a dependent care spending account. JM also offers a tuition reimbursement program for undergraduate and certain graduate programs.

Diversity & Inclusion

Johns Manville believes diversity and inclusion in our workplace is critical for the long-term success of our company. We are committed to retaining, developing and attracting a diverse workforce that fosters an inclusive work environment in which all employees are treated with dignity and respect. This is the right thing to do for our employees, our company and our communities.

Incumbent must be physically able to perform essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.