Fork Truck Operator- Bowie, TX

WL PLASTICS LLC • Bowie, TX

1d • $21 - $24 • Onsite

About The Position

The Forklift Operator is responsible for the proper care and operation of yard heavy equipment, unloading and loading customer product, inspecting product, and placing it correctly in the storage yard. This role also involves maintaining a safe and clean work environment and coordinating activities with other departments to ensure effective participation in quality policies and procedural requirements. The position requires flexibility in hours, including weekend work, and adherence to safety, health, and environmental policies.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Proficient with reading, writing, and basic math skills relating to the job, function or assignment.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Must be able to work safely in a production environment.
• Must be physically capable of performing job related tasks and job duties.
• Ability to become forklift certified per company policy.
• Good organizational skills- must determine priorities, manage time properly, and multi-task.
• Work closely with quality assurance, production personnel and production and shipping supervisors.
• Flexible hours and weekend work will be required.
• Accountable for understanding and putting into practice the SHE Principles.
• Must be a US citizen or a non-US citizen having legal status to reside and work in the US for reasons other than practical training.
• Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential function of the job.

Nice To Haves

• At least 1-year work experience in a warehouse or manufacturing environment, preferably in an outdoor setting.
• Preferred experience operating front-end loaders, forklift trucks, or other related material-handling equipment.

Responsibilities

• Unload/load customer product, inspect product, and place it correctly in storage yard.
• Ensure proper care and operation of yard heavy equipment.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment.
• Ensure equipment is maintained according to company standards and manufacturer recommendations.
• Assist with the maintenance of company equipment by performing daily inspections and preventative maintenance.
• Operate company equipment in a safe manner following company guidelines (i.e. speed limits, boom extension, etc).
• Participate in safety, health, and environmental policies and procedures.
• Ensure city, county, state, and federal regulations relating to the shipping area are maintained at all times.
• Coordinate activities with other departments.
• Communicate with Quality Assurance department to ensure effective participation in the Quality Policy and ISO 9001 procedural requirements.
• Communicate directly with maintenance department to facilitate maintenance and repair of equipment in the receiving and shipping areas.
• Inventory and load product specified by shipping orders; label, sort, and band product as required per company loading guidelines.
• Perform other duties assigned by the Shipping Supervisor.
• Move product from staging area and into storage yard in a safe, organized manner.
• Ensure trucks are loaded according to shipping manifest and company guidelines; inventory shipments received according to material invoice or packing list.
• Provide service to both inbound and outbound customers as required.

Benefits

• Competitive pay with step progression increases based on successful skills training completion.
• Medical/Dental/Vision
• Paid Holidays and Vacation
• Matching 401K

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED