Forklift Operator

Carlisle Construction Materials; Tooele (UT); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Carlisle Construction Materials in Tooele, UT is seeking a Forklift Operator for a Monday-Friday shift from 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM, with occasional overtime and no travel. This role involves supporting material movement, warehouse organization, and finished goods inspection, with responsibilities spanning pre-shift inspections and data recording.

The position requires a High School Diploma or GED (preferred) and at least 18 years of age, with prior manufacturing experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Must be at least 18 years of age or older.
• Prior experience in a manufacturing setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre-shift forklift inspections.
• Record preventative maintenance data and key metrics.
• Safely operate a propane sit-down forklift to move materials.
• Visually inspect material for quality defects and notify supervisor.
• Keep production floor and storage areas organized and clean.
• Collaborate with production and shipping to improve operations.
• Support the recycling area and keep it organized.
• Fill in on other areas of the plant as required.
• Assist forklift operator II as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Safety practices

Communication

Organization

Time management

Team player

Learn new equipment

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Propane sit-down forklift

Shop Floor ERP

Job description

Location: Tooele, UT

subject to change based on business need

Job Summary

Standard work week 40 hours a week with occasional overtime, no travel required.

Forklift Operators support the movement of materials and products, including taking part in warehouse organizing and finished goods inspection, and loading customer trucks.

Shift: Monday-Friday, 7:30 AM-4:00 PM, subject to change based on business need

Duties And Responsibilities

• Perform pre-shift forklift inspections on forklift.
• Record preventative maintenance activities, quality inspection data, equipment downtime, production output and other key metrics, performing mathematical calculations as needed.
• Safely operate a propane sit-down forklift to move raw materials or finished products throughout the manufacturing floor, which includes, but is not limited to, keeping production line clear and running and keeping product and raw materials properly stored.
• Visually inspect material for quality defects; Segregate defective product and notify supervisor.
• Fill dumpsters from production floor; Housekeeping of plant (inside and out).
• Work as a team with production and shipping team to follow all facility Standard Works/processes and improve operations.
• Support the recycling area, when needed, and help to keep it organized.
• Fill in on other areas of the plant (e.g., Machine Operator) as required.
• Assists forklift operator II as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Highly motivated with a good, sound work ethic.
• Prior experience operating a propane sit-down forklift or other mobile equipment (Powered Industrial Trucks).
• Must demonstrate safe working practices and possess great attention to detail.
• Ability to follow CWT’s policies, procedures, and processes.
• Good communication, organization, and time management skills.
• Basic computer, mathematics, and problem-solving skills; ability to use a calculator.
• Ability to use measuring devices (gauges, tapes, rulers).
• Team player able to follow instructions from both management and peers.
• Ability to learn and operate new equipment.

Education And Experience

• Required:
• High School Diploma or GED is Preferred
• Must be at least 18 years of age or older.
• Prior experience in a manufacturing setting preferred.

Working Conditions

• Fast paced manufacturing environment where workers are exposed to both ambient/outside temperatures and dust; working with mechanical parts and pinch points; exposure to increased noise levels.
• Hours worked: 8-10 hours/shift, varies on shift schedule and business volume.
• Flexible to the possibility of overtime and weekend hours when required.
• Heavy, stationary machinery on manufacturing floor.
• Radio, Calculator, Measuring Devices
• Hand tools
• Computer (Shop Floor and ERP)

Physical Requirements

OCCASIONALLY

FREQUENTLY

CONTINUOUSLY

(0-30%)

(31-60%)

(61-100%)

LIFTING OR CARRYING

• 1-10 LBS

PUSHING OR PULLING

• 1-40 LBS

• 41-50 LBS

• 51 OR MORE LBS

BENDING OR STOOPING

REACHING ABOVE SHOULDER LEVEL

DRIVING AUTOMATIC EQUIP. VEHICLES

OPERATE MACHINERY OR POWER TOOLS

CLIMBING (LADDERS, STAIRS, ETC.)

WALKING

STANDING

SITTING

WORKING IN EXTREME TEMPERATURES

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

VISION

HEARING

DEXTERITY

HAND EYE COORDINATION

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Used

• Eye and hearing protection is required at all times on the production floor.
• Safety toe shoes (steel/composite)
• Hi-Vis Vests
• Other PPE as defined by management within assigned department.