Shipping and Forklift Operator - Shipping and Receiving

Liberty Tire Recycling•Godfrey, IL

13h•Onsite

About The Position

IMC Products, a subsidiary of Liberty Tire Recycling, is a high-growth company and a premier provider of tire recycling services in North America. With operations across the United States and Canada, Liberty Tire transforms over 210 million tires annually into raw materials for sustainable products. The company, owned by private equity, has approximately 60 sites in the US and Canada and nearly 4,000 employees. Liberty Tire utilizes innovative tools, technologies, and processes to be a revolutionary conservation enterprise, bridging the sustainability goals of scrap tire generators with those of local scrap rubber consumers.

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

Moves finished product from the production line to its proper warehouse location.
Loads and unloads truckload and LTL trucks according to shipment bills of lading, packing list, or invoices.
Safely operates a forklift while complying with all safety standards, regulations, and operating procedures.
Ensures all finished product complies with company packaging and pallet standards prior to shipping.
Ensures all product shipments are accurately labeled according to company and customer specifications.
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.