Forklift Operator- Henry

Carlisle; Kingman (AZ); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Carlisle is seeking a Forklift Operator to support shipping and warehouse activities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The role involves moving materials, loading/unloading trucks, and keeping production lines and storage areas organized.

We require experience with propane sit-down forklifts, strong attention to detail, and the ability to follow safety policies. This full-time on-site position offers a standard 40-hour work week with occasional overtime and no travel.

Qualifications

• Experience operating a propane sit-down forklift or similar equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and safe work practices.
• Ability to follow policies, procedures, and processes.
• Good communication and time management.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre-shift forklift inspections.
• Record maintenance data, quality checks, downtime, and output.
• Safely operate a propane sit-down forklift to move materials on the floor.
• Visually inspect materials for defects and segregate defective items.
• Assist with warehouse housekeeping and proper storage of goods.
• Team with production and shipping to follow standard works.
• Support recycling and keep it organized.
• Fill in on other plant areas as needed.
• Assist forklift Operator II as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety awareness

Attention to detail

Communication

Team player

Math and measuring

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Description

Job Summary

Carlisle is a leading supplier of building envelope solutions that effectively drive energy efficiency and sustainability in commercial and residential applications. Forklift Operators support shipping with the move & receiving of materials and products, including taking part in warehouse organizing and finished goods inspection, taking product off the production line and putting it away in designated locations in the warehouse, loading and unloading customer trucks.

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

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.

Qualifications

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)

Additional Information

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