Forklift Operator

Carlisle; Tooele (UT); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hi-Vis Vests

Other PPE as defined

Job summary

Carlisle in Tooele, UT is seeking a Forklift Operator to support material movement, housekeeping, and loading customer trucks in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

You will record data, operate a propane sit-down forklift, inspect materials, and collaborate with production and shipping teams to maintain safety and efficiency. Overtime and weekend hours may be required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is Preferred.
• Must be at least 18 years of age or older.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety practices

Attention to detail

Measuring devices use

Team player

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

ERP system

Job description

Job Summary

Forklift Operators support the movement of materials and products, including taking part in warehouse organizing and finished goods inspection, and loading customer trucks. Standard work week 40 hours a week with occasional overtime, no travel required.

• 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 use measuring devices (gauges, tapes, rulers).
• Team player able to follow instructions from both management and peers.

Education and Experience:

• Required:
• High School Diploma or GED is Preferred
• Must be at least 18 years of age or older.

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.
• Flexible to the possibility of overtime and weekend hours when required.
• Heavy, stationary machinery on manufacturing floor.
• Radio, Calculator, Measuring Devices
• Computer (Shop Floor and ERP)

Physical Requirements:

OCCASIONALLY

(0- 30%)

FREQUENTLY

(31- 60%)

CONTINUOUSLY

(61-100%)

LIFTING OR CARRYING

• 1-10 LBS
• 11-20 LBS
• 21-40 LBS
• 41-50 LBS
• 51 OR MORE 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

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

VISION

HEARING

DEXTERITY

HAND EYE COORDINATION

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Used:

• Hi-Vis Vests
• Other PPE as defined by management within assigned department.

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