Warehouse Associate / Forklift Operator

Economy Polymers & Chemicals•Schulenburg, TX

25d

About The Position

The Warehouse Associate / Forklift Operator supports warehouse and production operations by handling incoming raw materials, finished products, and items for quality-control testing. The role uses forklift equipment and industrial scales, and involves receiving, weighing, storing, gathering, and staging materials. The position is part of a small, collaborative team and may include other day-to-day duties as assigned. The work environment may include moderate dust and noise, hot and cold temperatures, and automated or semi-automated manufacturing equipment. The organization conducts background checks and/or drug screening during hiring and random drug and alcohol testing during employment. Employees are expected to comply with its drug-free and alcohol-free workplace policy.

Requirements

Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Demonstrated positive leadership and the ability to hold oneself and others accountable.
Ability to work in areas with moderate dust and noise, hot and cold temperatures, and around automated and semi-automated manufacturing equipment.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED.
Previous forklift experience.
Previous experience in a manufacturing environment.
Previous experience in a laboratory supporting quality control and testing.

Responsibilities

Load and unload variously packaged items using forklift equipment.
Receive raw materials for production and testing.
Weigh items using industrial scales.
Gather products and materials for quality-control testing and document findings when requested.
Store finished product in designated storage areas.
Stage items for loading in anticipation of freight carrier arrival.
Report defective materials or questionable conditions to the Warehouse Manager and quality-control team.
Perform other duties assigned as part of day-to-day operations.