Forklift Driver - Outfeed

Laminate Technologies•Waco, TX

5h•Onsite

About The Position

Founded as a privately held company in 1985, Laminate Technologies (LamTech) has transitioned to an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), making us an employee-owned company. As one of the largest custom laminators and panel suppliers in America, we provide creative solutions to the fabricating needs of our customers with a commitment to quality, service, and innovation, as every team member has a vested interest in our success. We are a one-source solution for customized laminated panels, substrates (MDF, PB, Lam Grade plywood, Platforms, Primed Plywood, UV Plywood), specialty hardwood plywood panels, and fabricated components. Our ESOP structure ensures a deeper dedication to excellence, empowers our team to drive innovation, and strengthens our long-term vision of building sustainable partnerships. The Material Handler is responsible for supplying production lines with raw materials, moving stock or other material around a warehouse, to and from storage, to and from transportation vessels, and/or production areas, as well as meeting quality standards for both Laminate Technologies and our customers.

Requirements

Ability to perform each essential duty satisfactorily
Ability to safely operate industrial lifts
Maintain forklift certification
Ability to add and subtract one and three digit numbers
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one-or two-step instructions
Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner
Contributes to building a positive team spirit
Follows policies and procedures; supports organizational goals and values
Follows instructions, responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions
Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position
Looks for ways to improve and promote quality
Meets productivity standards
Observes safety and security procedures

Responsibilities

Lift raw materials, finished products, and packed items, manually or using lifting tools as required
Mark or tag identification on parts/totes
Move freight, stock, or other materials to and from storage or production areas, loading docks, delivery vehicles, or containers, by hand or using trucks, tractors, or other equipment
Sort cargo before loading and unloading
Attach identifying tags to containers or mark them with identifying information
Read work orders or receive oral instructions to determine work assignments or material or equipment needs
Record numbers of units handled or moved, using daily check sheets
Install protective devices, such as bracing, padding, or strapping, to prevent shifting or damage to items being transported
Direct spouts and position receptacles, such as bins, carts, or containers so they can be loaded
Maintain equipment storage areas to ensure that inventory is protected
Move levers or controls that operate forklifts to load, unload, transport, or stack material
Inspect product load for accuracy and safety move it around the warehouse or facility to ensure timely and complete delivery
Manually or mechanically load or unload materials from pallets, skids, platforms, cars, lifting devices, or other transport vehicles
Position lifting devices under, over, or around loaded pallets, skids, or boxes and secure material or products for transport to designated areas
Weigh materials or products and record weight or other production data on tags or labels
Perform routine maintenance on forklift such as recharging batteries and watering batteries
Move controls to drive electric powered trucks and transport materials between loading, processing, and storage areas
Follow established company and work area safety policies including the wearing of all required PPE’s
Maintain equipment and clean working areas
Follow established company policies, policies and rules outlined in Member Handbook as well as procedures required in the standard operating procedures/work instructions
Maintains open communication with supervisors, team leaders and other material handlers regarding stocking and movement of raw materials, WIP, and finished goods
Assist in maintaining work area (i.e. sweeping, emptying trash, etc.)
Other duties and responsibilities as directed by your supervisor