Fork Truck Operator-Bowie

WL Plastics; Bowie (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

Paid Holidays and Vacation

Matching 401K

Job summary

WL Plastics in Bowie, TX is seeking a Fork Truck Operator to load/unload and move product in the yard and warehouse. You will inspect, stage, and store materials, operate yard forklifts, and follow safety procedures under the Shipping Supervisor.

The role requires basic math, ability to lift up to 50 lbs, and willingness to work outdoors with flex hours. Training provided; WL Plastics promotes from within.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience in a warehouse or manufacturing environment, outdoor setting preferred.
• Strong reading, writing and basic math skills.
• Good communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Unload/load customer product and place it in storage area.
• Operate yard heavy equipment and forklifts safely.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Coordinate with Shipping Supervisor and other departments for efficient loading/unloading.
• Ensure compliance with company safety rules and ISO/9001 procedures.
• Inventory and label products per loading guidelines and move them to storage areas.

Skills

Strong communication

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Fork Truck Operator- Bowie, TX Location

Full TimeManual Labor

Bowie, TX, US

Bowie, TX Location

Competitive pay with step progression increases based on successful skills training completion.

• Great Affordable Benefits including Medical/Dental/Vision, Paid Holidays and Vacation, Matching 401K

Brief Job Description

Unload/load customer product, inspect product, and place it correctly in storage yard.

Shipping operator is responsible for the proper care and operation of yard heavy equipment.

Maintain a safe and clean work environment.

The Shipping Fork Lift Operator reports to the Shipping Supervisor at the manufacturing facility.

Responsibilities May Include

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

• Ensures 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

Job Requirements

• Preferred candidates will have at least 1-year work experience in a warehouse or manufacturing environment, preferably in an outdoor setting.
• High School diploma or GED required
• 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
• Preferred experience operating front-end loaders, forklift trucks, or other related material- handling equipment. Ability to become forklift certified per company policy
• Good organizational skills- must determine priorities, manage time properly, and multi-task
• Work closely with quality assurance, production personnel and production and shipping supervisors
• Flexible hours and weekend work will be required
• Accountable for understanding and putting into practice the SHE Principles
• 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

Physical Demands

Walk, sit, climb, stoop, bend, kneel, balance, crouch or crawl, talk and hear

Use hand to fingers, handle, or feel objects, tools and controls, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs or ladders

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

Ability to stand and walk 8-12 hours per day

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

Specific vision abilities required by job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, the ability to adjust focus and distinguish color

Employee must be able to lift objects up to 50 lbs

Ability to work in varying temperatures and inclement weather; during their shifts, excluding breaks

Training

The company provides training in safety, equipment operation, and quality requirements.

Work Environment

Required to work in inclement weather

Work closely with quality control, customer service, production personnel, and plant manager

Advancement

WL Plastics has a promote-from-within philosophy

Travel Requirements

Travel is not required.

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.