Forklift Operator I

Carlisle Construction Materials; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Carlisle Construction Materials in Anchorage, AK is seeking a Forklift Operator to move materials, load/unload trucks, and support warehouse operations. The role includes pre-shift inspections, data entry, and collaboration with production and shipping teams.

Overtime possible, standard 40-hour week with occasional overtime, no travel. The ideal candidate has forklift experience, safe work practices, basic math and measuring skills, and the ability to learn new tasks in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred
• Must be at least 18 years old
• Prior experience in a manufacturing setting preferred

Responsibilities

• Perform pre-shift forklift inspections.
• Record maintenance activities and key production metrics.
• Safely operate a propane sit-down forklift to move materials and products.
• Visually inspect material for quality defects and notify issues.
• Assist in housekeeping and warehouse organization.
• Support production and shipping teams to improve operations.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safe work practices

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Time management

Learning new tasks

Basic math

Team player

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

ERP software

Shop Floor ERP

Measuring devices (gauges, tapes)

Job description

Job Description

Job Summary

Forklift Operators support the movement 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.

Forklift Operators also fill in for other jobs in plant (e.g., Machine Operator) as business needs dictate. Standard work week 40 hours a week with occasional overtime, no travel required.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Perform pre-shift forklift inspections on
• Record preventative maintenance activities, quality inspection data, equipment downtime, production output and other key metrics, performing mathematical calculations as
• 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
• 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
• Fill in on other areas of the plant (e.g., Machine Operator) as
• Assists forklift operator II as
• Other duties as

Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Highly motivated with a good, sound work
• 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
• Ability to follow CWT's policies, procedures, and
• Good communication, organization, and time management
• Basic computer, mathematics, and problem-solving skills; ability to use a
• Ability to use measuring devices (gauges, tapes, rulers).
• Team player able to follow instructions from both management and
• Ability to learn and operate new

Education And Experience

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

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
• Flexible to the possibility of overtime and weekend hours when
• Heavy, stationary machinery on manufacturing
• 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

• 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

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