Forklift Operator

Carlisle Construction Materials; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the building materials sector is seeking a Forklift Operator to join its fast-paced team. This role involves operating forklifts for loading and unloading shipments, ensuring safety and efficiency in the manufacturing environment. Candidates should be motivated and detail-oriented with forklift experience, ready to contribute to a dynamic workplace.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one (1) year previous forklift experience required.
• Must demonstrate safe working practices.
• Ability to operate new equipment and use measuring devices.

Responsibilities

• Operate a propane sit-down forklift to load/unload materials.
• Sort and group shipments per destination.
• Inspect forklift for safety and maintenance.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Time Management

Team Player

Problem Solving

Attention to Detail

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

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Job Summary

This position is responsible for the pulling/picking and loading of all outbound shipments and unloading/movement of all inbound deliveries to the facility.

Job Description

Job Summary

This position is responsible for the pulling/picking and loading of all outbound shipments and unloading/movement of all inbound deliveries to the facility.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Operates a propane sit-down forklift.
• Sort shipments for destination and group merchandise to be included with or fulfilled in an order.
• Loading of finished materials for transport and unloading of raw materials.
• Moving products to pallets or crates for storage or shipment.
• Inspect the forklift to determine the need for repairs and to guarantee safety.
• Verify piece counts on each pallet and compares to label.
• Material handling of all products.
• Follow shipping work orders.
• Other duties as assigned
  
  

Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Excellent communication, organization, and time management skills.
• Highly motivated with good sound work ethics.
• Must demonstrate safe working practices and possess great attention to detail.
• Team player able to follow instructions from management and peers.
• Ability to learn and operate new equipment.
• Ability to use measuring devices (gauges, tapes, rulers).
• Strong problem-solving skills and math skills with the capability to calculate square footage and batch size.
  
  

Required

Education and Experience:

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Minimum of one (1) year previous forklift experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in Shipping and Receiving.
  
  

Working Conditions

• Fast paced manufacturing environment, loading dock, and driveways. Will be working in all weather conditions.
  
  

Physical Requirements

OCCASIONALLY

FREQUENTLY

CONTINUOUSLY

(0-30%)

(31-60%)

(61-100%)

LIFTING OR CARRYING

• 1-10 LBS
  
  

X

• 11-20 LBS
  
  

X

• 21-40 LBS
  
  

X

• 41-50 LBS
  
  

X

• 51 OR MORE LBS
  
  

X

Pushing Or Pulling

• 1-40 LBS
  
  

X

• 41-50 LBS
  
  

X

• 51 OR MORE LBS
  
  

X

BENDING OR STOOPING

X

REACHING ABOVE SHOULDER LEVEL

X

DRIVING AUTOMATIC EQUIP. VEHICLES

X

OPERATE MACHINERY OR POWER TOOLS

X

CLIMBING (LADDERS, STAIRS, ETC.)

X

WALKING

X

STANDING

X

SITTING

X

WORKING IN EXTREME TEMPERATURES

X

REPETITIVE MOTION INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO: WRISTS, HANDS AND/OR FINGERS)

X

VISION

X

HEARING

X

DEXTERITY

X

HAND EYE COORDINATION

X

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Wholesale Building Materials

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