Forklift Operator - ISO - CCM

Carlisle•Sikeston, MO

15h•Onsite

About The Position

Forklift Operators support Insulfoam departments by moving materials and products, organizing warehouse areas, inspecting finished goods, taking products off the production line, storing them in designated warehouse locations, and loading and unloading customer trucks. They may fill in for other plant roles, such as Machine Operator, as business needs dictate. The standard work week is 40 hours, with occasional overtime and no travel required. This is a fully onsite position. Work takes place in a fast-paced manufacturing environment with exposure to ambient and outside temperatures, dust, mechanical parts, pinch points, and increased noise. Shifts are 8–10 hours and vary with the shift schedule and business volume. Overtime and weekend hours may be required. Required protective equipment includes eye and hearing protection on the production floor, safety-toe shoes, high-visibility vests, and other PPE specified by management. Reasonable accommodations will be provided to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. Physical demands include frequent lifting or carrying of 1–50 pounds; occasional pushing or pulling of up to 50 pounds, bending or stooping, and reaching above shoulder level; frequent walking, standing, and sitting; and continuous repetitive hand and wrist motion, vision, hearing, dexterity, and hand-eye coordination.

Requirements

Highly motivated with a sound work ethic.
Prior experience operating a propane sit-down forklift or other powered industrial truck/mobile equipment.
Demonstrated safe working practices and attention to detail.
Ability to follow company policies, procedures, and processes.
Good communication, organization, and time-management skills.
Basic computer, mathematics, and problem-solving skills; ability to use a calculator.
Ability to use measuring devices such as gauges, tapes, and rulers.
Team player able to follow instructions from management and peers.
Ability to learn and operate new equipment.
Must be at least 18 years old.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED is preferred.
Prior experience in a manufacturing setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform pre-shift forklift inspections.
Record preventative maintenance activities, quality inspection data, equipment downtime, production output, and other key metrics; perform mathematical calculations as needed.
Safely operate a propane sit-down forklift to move raw materials and finished products throughout the manufacturing floor and keep production lines clear and materials properly stored.
Visually inspect materials for quality defects, segregate defective products, and notify a supervisor.
Fill dumpsters from the production floor and maintain housekeeping inside and outside the plant.
Work with production and shipping teams to follow facility Standard Works and processes and improve operations.
Support and organize the recycling area when needed.
Fill in for other plant roles, such as Machine Operator, as required.
Assist Forklift Operator II as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.