Shipping Forklift Operator - Lubbock, TX

WL PLASTICS LLC•Lubbock, TX

8d•$21 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

The Shipping Forklift Operator is responsible for unloading and loading customer product, inspecting product, and placing it correctly in the storage yard. This role requires the proper care and operation of yard heavy equipment and maintaining a safe and clean work environment. The Shipping Fork Lift Operator reports to the Shipping Supervisor at the manufacturing facility.

Requirements

Proficient with reading, writing, and basic math skills relating to the job, function or assignment.
Strong communication and teamwork skills.
Must be able to work safely in a production environment, must be physically capable of performing job related tasks and job duties.
Good organizational skills- must determine priorities, manage time properly, and multi-task.
Work closely with quality assurance, production personnel and production and shipping supervisors.
Must be a US citizen or a non-US citizen having legal status to reside and work in the US for reasons other than practical training.
Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential function of the job.
Ability to wear PPE, including, but not limited to, hard hat, safety glasses and steel toe footwear that meets ASTM F-2413-2005 standards while in required locations.
The employee will be required to: read, communicate verbally and in written form, remember and analyze certain information, and remember and understand certain instructions or guidelines.
Safety is the most important part of all jobs within WL Plastics; therefore, candidates and employees must be able to demonstrate the ability to initiate, lead, and uphold safety policies, procedures, and housekeeping standards at all times.

Nice To Haves

At least 1-year work experience in a warehouse or manufacturing environment, preferably in an outdoor setting.
High School diploma or GED preferred.
Preferred experience operating front-end loaders, forklift trucks, or other related material-handling equipment.
Ability to become forklift certified per company policy.

Responsibilities

Unload/load customer product, inspect product, and place it correctly in storage yard.
Ensure equipment is maintained according company standards and manufacturer recommendations.
Assist with the maintenance of company equipment by performing daily inspections and preventative maintenance.
Operate company equipment in a safe manner following company guidelines (i.e. speed limits, boom extension, etc).
Participate in safety, health, and environmental policies and procedures.
Ensure city, county, state, and federal regulations relating to the shipping area are maintained at all times.
Coordinate activities with other departments.
Communicate with Quality Assurance department to ensure effective participation in the Quality Policy and ISO 9001 procedural requirements.
Communicate directly with maintenance department to facilitate maintenance and repair of equipment in the receiving and shipping areas.
Inventory and load product specified by shipping orders; label, sort, and band product as required per company loading guidelines.
Performing other duties assigned by the Shipping Supervisor.
Ability to move product from staging area and into storage yard in a safe, organized manner.
Ensure trucks are loaded according to shipping manifest and company guidelines; inventory shipments received according to material invoice or packing list.
Provide service to both inbound and outbound customers as required.