Forklift Operator

Carlisle Construction Materials

9d•Onsite

About The Position

At Plasti-Fab, a Carlisle Company, we’ve been supporting sustainable building for over 50 years with high-quality insulation solutions used in commercial, residential, and infrastructure construction across North America. Now part of Carlisle Weatherproofing Technologies (CWT), we’re proud to be contributing to industry-leading innovation, sustainability, and performance. With a strong focus on energy efficiency, labor savings, and re-roofing trends, we’re positioned for continued growth through Carlisle’s Vision 2030 strategy. Now’s the perfect time to join us. As a fully vertically integrated EPS manufacturer, our operations span over 50 locations across Canada and North America. Our recent expansions - including in-house resin production and cutting-edge technical labs—underscore our commitment to quality and environmental responsibility. The Forklift Driver is responsible for safely operating production machinery and material handling equipment to support efficient manufacturing, material flow, and shipping operations. This role combines machine operation with forklift and material handling duties, ensuring production targets, quality standards, and safety requirements are consistently met.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
Must be at least 18 years of age or older.
Demonstrate leadership in safety practices and culture
Highly motivated with a good, sound work ethic.
Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG)
Prior experience operating an Electric sit-down forklift or other mobile equipment (Powered Industrial Trucks).
Must demonstrate safe working practices and possess great attention to detail.
Ability to follow Carlisle policies, procedures, and processes.
Good communication, organization, and time management skills.
Basic computer, mathematics, and problem-solving skills; ability to use a calculator.
Team player able to follow instructions from both management and peers.
Ability to learn and operate new equipment.

Nice To Haves

2-5 years previous experience

Responsibilities

Safely operate forklifts, vacuum transfer systems, and other powered industrial equipment to move materials throughout the plant.
Load, unload, stack, and transport raw materials, molded blocks, and finished products.
Screen, package, label, and store materials according to established procedures.
Load trailers securely for outbound shipments and assist with trailer moves as required.
Coordinate shipping requirements and ensure materials are handled to maintain product integrity.
Work collaboratively with production, maintenance, quality, and shipping teams.
Demonstrate flexibility and a cooperative attitude in a fast-paced, team-based environment.
Inspect finished products for quality and specification compliance and report defects.
Accurately document production data, including output, material usage, and machine logs.
Assist with machine setups, mold changes, and material preparation.
Perform routine cleaning and basic maintenance of machines and workstations.
All other duties as assigned.