Loader 1 - S/R 1st Shift

Carlisle; Acworth, Northern (GA, KY); Hybrid; USD 20,664,000 - 27,552,000; Full time

Job summary

Carlisle is seeking a reliable forklift operator at our Acworth facility to handle outbound and inbound material movements. This full-time role involves loading finished goods, unloading raw materials, and moving items to pallets for storage or shipment.

You will operate a propane sit-down forklift, verify counts, follow shipping work orders, and maintain safe, accurate handling. Strong communication, detail orientation, and the ability to learn new equipment are essential.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Minimum of one (1) year previous forklift experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in Shipping and Receiving.
• Excellent communication, organization, and time management skills.
• Must demonstrate safe working practices and possess great attention to detail.
• Team player able to follow instructions from management and peers.
• Ability to learn and operate new equipment.
• Ability to use measuring devices (gauges, tapes, rulers).
• Strong problem-solving skills and math skills with the capability to calculate square footage and batch size.

Responsibilities

• Operates a propane sit-down forklift.
• Sort shipments for destination and group merchandise to be included with or fulfilled in an order.
• Loading of finished materials for transport and unloading of raw materials.
• Moving products to pallets or crates for storage or shipment.
• Inspect the forklift to determine the need for repairs and to guarantee safety.
• Verify piece counts on each pallet and compares to label.
• Material handling of all products.
• Follow shipping work orders.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety awareness

Communication

Team player

Measuring devices

Math skills

Education

High School diploma

Job description

This position is responsible for the pulling/picking and loading of all outbound shipments and unloading/movement of all inbound deliveries to the facility .

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Operates a propane sit-down forklift.
• Sort shipments for destination and group merchandise to be included with or fulfilled in an order.
• Loading of finished materials for transport and unloading of raw materials.
• Moving products to pallets or crates for storage or shipment.
• Inspect the forklift to determine the need for repairs and to guarantee safety.
• Verify piece counts on each pallet and compares to label .
• Material handling of all products.
• Follow shipping work orders.
• Other duties as assigned

Required Knowledge / Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent communication, organization, and time management skills.
• Highly motivated with good sound work ethics.
• Must demonstrate safe working practices and possess great attention to detail.
• Team player able to follow instructions from management and peers.
• Ability to learn and operate new equipment.
• Ability to use measuring devices (gauges, tapes, rulers).
• Strong problem-solving skills and math skills with the capability to calculate square footage and batch size.

Education and Experience:

Required:

• High School diploma or equivalent is required .
• Minimum of one (1) year previous forklift experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in Shipping and Receiving.

Working Conditions:

• Fast paced manufacturing environment, loading dock, and driveways. Will be working in all weather conditions.

Physical Requirements:

• Fast paced manufacturing environment, loading dock, and driveways. Will be working in all weather conditions.

OCCASIONALLY

FREQUENTLY

CONTINUOUSLY

(0-30%)

(31-60%)

(61-100%)

LIFTING OR CARRYING

• 1-10 LBS

X

X

• 11-20 LBS

X

X

• 21-40 LBS

X

X

• 41-50 LBS

X

X

• 51 OR MORE LBS

X

PUSHING OR PULLING:

• 1-40 LBS

X

X

• 41-50 LBS

X

X

• 51 OR MORE LBS

X

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

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