Utility Forklift Operator

Imerys•Sylacauga, AL

16d•Onsite

About The Position

The Company Imerys is the world’s leading supplier of mineral-based specialty solutions for the industry with €3.4 billion in revenue and 12,300 employees in 40 countries in 2025. The Group offers high value-added and functional solutions to a wide range of industries and fast-growing markets such as solutions for the energy transition and sustainable construction, as well as natural solutions for consumer goods. Imerys draws on its understanding of applications, technological knowledge, and expertise in material science to deliver solutions which contribute essential properties to customers’ products and their performance. As part of its commitment to responsible development, Imerys promotes environmentally friendly products and processes in addition to supporting its customers in their decarbonization efforts. Imerys is listed on Euronext Paris (France) with the ticker symbol NK.PA. The Position Utility Forklift Operator Job Summary Duties & Responsibilities: Operate Forklift Communicate with customer truck drivers. Assign trucks to loading docks and prioritize loading. Conduct pre-shipment inspection of bag trucks. Prepare shipping documents. Unload and sign for incoming freight. Load bag trucks. Maintain shipment records as required. Enter work orders in CMMS. Conduct daily inspection of the work area and report conditions as required. Performs all other duties as required by the supervisor or designate. Communicate with the Transportation Department, Shipping Clerk, and Customer Service on shipping details. Maintain a clean and safe work area. Communicate with customer truck dispatchers on shipment status. Make sure codes are placed into stencil correctly. Move full pallets into the warehouse. Keep paper work neatly and allocate shipments. Bring pallets from the pallet yard into the bagging area. Other duties as assigned. Machines & Equipment Involved: Truck Scales, Forklifts, Bulk Trucks, Bag Trucks and Sweeper. Working Conditions: The majority of the work is performed in an indoor environment. Employees are exposed to temperature variations and dust. Overtime is required. Personal health and safety protection is required, including head, eye and foot protection. QUALIFICATIONS Must have the ability to read and write and perform basic math at the high school level. Previous forklift driving and equipment operation in a production or warehouse environment is desirable. Skills Requirement: Communication skills including verbal and non-verbal, written and listening skills. The ability to assist and work closely with others to coordinate activities and schedules. Ability to compare data and make adjustments. Ability to operate equipment safely. Other Required Activities: Twisting, kneeling, sitting for periods of time, climbing on and off equipment, Walking, signaling, hearing, color differentiation and attention to details. Position Type Full time and Permanent Only technical issues will be monitored through the below inbox: recruiting.support@ imerys.com PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT RESUMES OR APPLICATIONS TO THIS EMAIL, AS THEY WILL NOT BE REVIEWED. To ensure fairness and legal compliance in our recruitment processes, only applications received through the online application process will be considered. IMERYS is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and it is our policy to not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state or local laws.

Requirements

Must have the ability to read and write and perform basic math at the high school level.
Communication skills including verbal and non-verbal, written and listening skills.
The ability to assist and work closely with others to coordinate activities and schedules.
Ability to compare data and make adjustments.
Ability to operate equipment safely.
Twisting, kneeling, sitting for periods of time, climbing on and off equipment, Walking, signaling, hearing, color differentiation and attention to details.

Nice To Haves

Previous forklift driving and equipment operation in a production or warehouse environment is desirable.

Responsibilities

Operate Forklift
Communicate with customer truck drivers.
Assign trucks to loading docks and prioritize loading.
Conduct pre-shipment inspection of bag trucks.
Prepare shipping documents.
Unload and sign for incoming freight.
Load bag trucks.
Maintain shipment records as required.
Enter work orders in CMMS.
Conduct daily inspection of the work area and report conditions as required.
Performs all other duties as required by the supervisor or designate.
Communicate with the Transportation Department, Shipping Clerk, and Customer Service on shipping details.
Maintain a clean and safe work area.
Communicate with customer truck dispatchers on shipment status.
Make sure codes are placed into stencil correctly.
Move full pallets into the warehouse.
Keep paper work neatly and allocate shipments.
Bring pallets from the pallet yard into the bagging area.
Other duties as assigned.