Switcher at Fortune Brands

New London, North Carolina, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

15 Dec, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Class A CDL, DOT Physical, Mechanical Knowledge, Electrical Knowledge, Professionalism, Leadership, Time Management, Attention to Detail, Safety Commitment

Industry

Manufacturing

Description

Job Description Job Summary: The Switcher will be responsible for unloading and overseeing the testing of bulk raw materials at the plant. This will include but is not limited to Wood Flour, PVC pellets, truck and rail cars, and liquid lube. Primary Duties and Responsibilities: Perform unloading of trailers, railcars; including maneuvering tractor trailers around the yard Monitor unloading process Make all connections for bulk unloading Spotting wood flour trailers in the truck unload bay Spotting liquid lube trucks on the lube unload station Verify available capacities in silos prior to unloading to prevent over filling Maintain trailer and bulk material inventory Maintain housekeeping in all unloading areas Perform quality checks on incoming raw materials Rejecting loads that are out of spec. Trained to perform Mixing duties in the event the mixer is out of the Control Room Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Must have a current Class A CDL Must be able to pass DOT physical Working knowledge of mechanical and electrical equipment. Ability to exhibit professionalism, leadership, patience, diplomacy, high ethical standards, and a positive cooperative attitude. Must be self-motivated with excellent time management skills Have the ability to work with little or no direction at times with high attention to detail Must exhibit a commitment to maintaining a safe work environment. Education/Experience: High School diploma or GED. Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Have the ability to lift up to 40 lbs. Have the ability to climb extension ladders, roof ladder, stepladders, and stairs at least 10 times during a 12 hour shift. Have the flexibility to bend/stoop, squat repetitive during a 12-hour shift. Have the ability to kneel repetitive for a 12-hour shift. Have the ability to move in a 90-degree fashion on a repetitive basis for a 12-hour shift. Have the ability to stretch/reach on a repetitive basis for a 12-hour shift. Have the ability to walk extensively throughout the plant for a 12-hour shift. Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Additional Information Company Description: Fortune Brands Innovations, Inc. is an industry-leading innovation company focused on creating smarter, safer and more beautiful homes and improving lives. Our driving purpose is that we elevate every life by transforming spaces into havens. We believe our work and our brands can have incredibly positive impacts for not just our business and shareholders, but for people and the planet, too. When you join Fortune Brands, you become part of a high-performing team who are empowered to think big, learn fast and make bold decisions. We support an inclusive and diverse culture where everyone is encouraged and empowered to be their authentic selves, and where our differences and unique perspectives are a key strength. Explore life at Fortune Brands here Additional Information: Fortune Brands believes in fair and equitable pay. A reasonable estimate of the base salary range for this role is Hiring Pay Range: USD - USD. Please note that actual salaries may vary within the range, or be above or below the range, based on factors including, but not limited to, education, training, experience, professional achievement, business need, and location. In addition to base salary, employees will participate in either an annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance, or a role-based sales incentive plan. At Fortune Brands, we support the overall health and wellness of our associates by offering comprehensive, competitive benefits that prioritize all aspects of wellbeing and provide flexibility for our teammates’ unique needs. This includes robust health plans, a market-leading 401(k) program with a company contribution, product discounts, flexible time off benefits (including half-day summer Fridays per policy), inclusive fertility / adoption benefits, and more. We offer numerous Employee Resource Groups to support inclusivity and our associates’ feeling of belonging at work. Fortune Brands is a brand, innovation and channel leader focused on exciting, supercharged categories in the home products, security and commercial building markets. Our portfolio of brands includes Moen, House of Rohl, Aqualisa, SpringWell, Therma-Tru, Larson, Fiberon, Master Lock, SentrySafe and Yale residential. Fortune Brands is headquartered in Deerfield, Illinois and trades on the NYSE as FBIN Equal Employment Opportunity: FBIN is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, or any other legally protected characteristic. Reasonable Accommodations: FBIN is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, please contact us at [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information. Resumes submitted to this email address will not be responded to. To protect yourself from fraudulent job postings or recruitment scams, please note that FBIN job postings are exclusively hosted on our careers page at www.fbin.com/careers>.

Responsibilities

The Switcher is responsible for unloading bulk raw materials and overseeing their testing at the plant. This includes monitoring the unloading process and performing quality checks on incoming materials.