Forklift Operator - Shipping & Yard Logistics Pro

WL Plastics Corporation; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

Paid Holidays and Vacation

Matching 401K

Job summary

WL Plastics Corporation in Lubbock, TX is hiring a Shipping Fork Lift Operator to unload/load products, inspect, and place items in storage yards. The role requires operating yard equipment, maintaining a safe work environment, and reporting to the Shipping Supervisor.

Candidates should have 1+ year in warehouse/manufacturing, plus high school diploma or GED. Training and benefits are provided, with opportunities for progression and safety compliance emphasis.

Qualifications

• Preferred candidates will have at least 1-year work experience in a warehouse or manufacturing environment, preferably in an outdoor setting.
• High School diploma or GED preferred
• Proficient with reading, writing, and basic math skills relating to the job, function or assignment
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Must be able to work safely in a production environment, must be physically capable of performing job related tasks and job duties
• Preferred experience operating front-end loaders, forklift trucks, or other related material- handling equipment. Ability to become forklift certified per company policy
• Good organizational skills- must determine priorities, manage time properly, and multi-task
• Work closely with quality assurance, production personnel and production and shipping supervisors
• Flexible hours and weekend work will be required
• Accountable for understanding and putting into practice the SHE Principles
• Must be a US citizen or a non-US citizen having legal status to reside and work in the US for reasons other than practical training
• Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential function of the job

Responsibilities

• Unload/load customer product, inspect product, and place it correctly in storage yard.
• Shipping operator is responsible for the proper care and operation of yard heavy equipment.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment.
• The Shipping Fork Lift Operator reports to the Shipping Supervisor at the manufacturing facility.
• Ensure equipment is maintained according company standards and manufacturer recommendations
• Assist with the maintenance of company equipment by performing daily inspections and preventative maintenance
• Operate company equipment in a safe manner following company guidelines (i.e. speed limits, boom extension, etc)
• Participate in safety, health, and environmental policies and procedures
• Ensures city, county, state, and federal regulations relating to the shipping area are maintained at all times
• Coordinate activities with other departments
• Communicate with Quality Assurance department to ensure effective participation in the Quality Policy and ISO 9001 procedural requirements
• Communicate directly with maintenance department to facilitate maintenance and repair of equipment in the receiving and shipping areas
• Inventory and load product specified by shipping orders; label, sort, and band product as required per company loading guidelines
• Performing other duties assigned by the Shipping Supervisor
• Ability to move product from staging area and into storage yard in a safe, organized manner
• Ensure trucks are loaded according to shipping manifest and company guidelines; inventory shipments received according to material invoice or packing list
• Provide service to both inbound and outbound customers as required

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Safety

Basic Math

Forklift Operation

Organization

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift trucks

Front-end loaders

Job description

WL Plastics Corporation in Lubbock, TX is hiring a Shipping Fork Lift Operator to unload/load products, inspect, and place items in storage yards. The role requires operating yard equipment, maintaining a safe work environment, and reporting to the Shipping Supervisor.

Candidates should have 1+ year in warehouse/manufacturing, plus high school diploma or GED. Training and benefits are provided, with opportunities for progression and safety compliance emphasis.