Shipping and Forklift Operator - Shipping and Receiving

Liberty Tire Recycling•Godfrey, IL

8h•$18

About The Position

IMC Products a subsidiary company of Liberty Tire Recycling is a high-growth company and the premier provider of tire recycling services in North America with operations throughout the United States and Canada. Liberty Tire annually transforms more than 210 million tires into raw materials for smart, sustainable products that improve our environment and people’s lives. The Company is private equity owned, has approximately 60 sites in the US and Canada, and nearly 4,000 employees. With innovative tools, technologies and processes, Liberty Tire is a revolutionary American conservation enterprise – from coast to coast, and from whole tire to end products. The company’s commitment to finding new and better ways to RECLAIM, RECYCLE and REUSE bridges the sustainability goals of scrap tire generators nationwide with those of local scrap rubber consumers. Job Summary: The Shipping and Receiving Forklift Operator moves finished product from the production line to its proper warehouse location, as well as load and unload truckload and LTL trucks according to shipment bills of lading, packing list, or invoices, as well as other duties as assigned. Daily you will be expected to safely, successfully and accurately load and unload truckload and LTL trucks according to shipment bills of lading, packing lists or invoices.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED, required.
2-4 years shipping/receiving experience operating a forklift in an industrial operations environment, required.
Proven ability to successfully and safely operate a forklift, required.
Familiarity with how a forklift operates and possesses the ability to help identify any general operating issues or problems.
Ability to read and comprehend written and oral instructions, safety rules, bills of lading, packing lists, invoices, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals and warehouse layout diagrams.
Proven ability of maintaining a clean, safe work environment.
Must be able to effectively communicate one-on-one and in small group situations.
Successfully operate a wide variety of hand tools and computer equipment
Strong willingness to work hard, reliable, attentive and attention to detail.
Ability to stand and move around for long periods of time.
Ability to lift/push/pull up to 50 lbs., required.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in the tire recycling or manufacturing industry is a plus.

Responsibilities

Successfully operates a forklift while complying with all safety standards, regulations and operating procedures
Ensure all finished product complies with company packaging and pallet standards prior to shipping.
Safely, successfully and accurately load and unload semi-trailers according to shipment bills of lading, packing lists or invoices.
Ensure all product shipment accurately labels according to company and customer specifications.
Successfully works with Logistics Manager to ensure all finished product, rework product and production supplies are stored and maintained in their correct locations
Monitors and examines equipment to ensure a safe and efficient operation.
Notifies Logistics Manager of any issues or problems.
Performs all required equipment cleaning and maintains a clean, safe working environment.
Participates in training, retraining and continual improvement processes and methods.
Follows and complies with all company safety standards, work rules and regulations.
Performs other duties as assigned.