Entry-Level Production Associate: Forklift & QC

Carlisle; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and certification provided

Job summary

Carlisle is seeking an entry-level Production Operator to assist operators on the line, load and package coils, and palletize materials. The role focuses on quality checks, safe forklift operation, and efficient production support.

Responsibilities include reading production orders, wrapping materials, maintaining clean work areas, and respecting safety standards. Training and certification are provided, with overtime possible as needed.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Ability to safely operate a forklift. Training and certification provided regardless of previous experience.
• Ability to read documents and interpret facts and draw conclusions.
• Understanding basic math, reading, and writing .
• Good communication , organization, and time management skills .

Responsibilities

• Assist operators at the coil loading and packaging ends of the line and as needed.
• Build pallets and shipping containers using hand and power tools.
• Band and palletize metal coils and/or metal sheets, placing tags/labels on finished products.
• Perform quality checks to verify proper lengths, widths, and weights are adhered to using the proper tools.
• Detects and reports faulty operations or defective materials.
• Moves or carries parts, equipment, or materials.
• Read and understand production orders.
• Wraps and unwraps materials.
• Housekeeping of work areas.
• Operates a sit-down forklift.
• Achieves production goals while complying with all safety requirements.
• Will be required to perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned

Skills

Forklift operation

Reading comprehension

Math basics

Communication

Time management

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

Carlisle is seeking an entry-level Production Operator to assist operators on the line, load and package coils, and palletize materials. The role focuses on quality checks, safe forklift operation, and efficient production support.

Responsibilities include reading production orders, wrapping materials, maintaining clean work areas, and respecting safety standards. Training and certification are provided, with overtime possible as needed.