Forklift Operator Job at Carlisle Construction Materials in Tyler

Job Description

Job Summary: This position is responsible for the pulling/picking and loading of all outbound shipments and unloading/movement of all inbound deliveries to the facility.

Duties And Responsibilities:

• Operates a propane sit-down forklift.
• Sort shipments for destination and group merchandise to be included with or fulfilled in an order.
• Loading of finished materials for transport and unloading of raw materials.
• Moving products to pallets or crates for storage or shipment.
• Inspect the forklift to determine the need for repairs and to guarantee safety.
• Verify piece counts on each pallet and compares to label.
• Material handling of all products.
• Follow shipping work orders.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent communication, organization, and time management skills.
• Highly motivated with good sound work ethics.
• Must demonstrate safe working practices and possess great attention to detail.
• Team player able to follow instructions from management and peers.
• Ability to learn and operate new equipment.
• Ability to use measuring devices (gauges, tapes, rulers).
• Strong problem-solving skills and math skills with the capability to calculate square footage and batch size.

Education and Experience:

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Minimum of one (1) year previous forklift experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in Shipping and Receiving.

Working Conditions: Fast paced manufacturing environment, loading dock, and driveways. Will be working in all weather conditions.

Physical Requirements: OCCASIONALLY (0-30%), FREQUENTLY (31-60%), CONTINUOUSLY (61-100%)

• LIFTING OR CARRYING: 1-10 LBS, 11-20 LBS, 21-40 LBS, 41-50 LBS, 51 OR MORE LBS
• Pushing Or Pulling: 1-40 LBS, 41-50 LBS, 51 OR MORE LBS
• BENDING OR STOOPING
• REACHING ABOVE SHOULDER LEVEL
• DRIVING AUTOMATIC EQUIP. VEHICLES
• OPERATE MACHINERY OR POWER TOOLS
• CLIMBING (LADDERS, STAIRS, ETC.)
• WALKING
• STANDING
• SITTING
• WORKING IN EXTREME TEMPERATURES
• REPETITIVE MOTION INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO: WRISTS, HANDS AND/OR FINGERS
• VISION
• HEARING
• DEXTERITY
• HAND EYE COORDINATION