Loader Lead

Carlisle Construction Materials; Acworth (GA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Carlisle Construction Materials in Acworth, GA is seeking a Loader Team Lead to head the loading department on the 2nd shift. You will ensure schedules are followed, maintain safety standards and execute daily work orders in a timely and productive manner.

This role requires strong leadership, excellent communication, and the ability to operate a propane sit-down forklift. You will coordinate with the Shipping & Receiving Manager and guide a team to load, move, and ship materials while adhering

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Minimum of five years forklift experience in manufacturing, preferably Shipping and Receiving.
• Proven leadership skills and abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily department huddles and address schedule concerns.
• Coordinate with Shipping & Receiving Manager on scheduling.
• Operate a propane sit-down forklift.
• Sort shipments and group merchandise for orders.
• Load finished materials for transport and unload raw materials.
• Inspect forklift and ensure safety compliance.
• Verify pallet counts and label accuracy.

Skills

Forklift operation

Leadership

Communication

Time management

Safety compliance

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Summary

This position is responsible for leading the loading department, acting as a point of contact for scheduling and ensuring the department is adhering to safety standards and following daily work orders in a timely, safe and productive manner on 2nd shift at our Acworth, GA location.

Classification

Job Description: Nonexempt

Reports To: Manager, Shipping & Receiving

Department: Shipping/Receiving

Location: CCM Petersen Acworth

Job Title: Loader Team Lead

Revision Date: February 3, 2022

Duties and Responsibilities

Includes the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Conducts daily huddles with department regarding schedule and maintenance concerns.
• Confers with Manager, Shipping & Receiving on scheduling concerns. Communicates maintenance concerns to the Maintenance Associate.
• 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 of product to pallets or crates for storage or shipment.
• Take product off the production line and store in designated location.
• Transport raw materials to production workstations.
• Inspect forklift to determine the need for repairs and to guarantee safety.
• Verify piece counts on each pallet and compare to label.
• Material handling of all products.
• Follow manufacturing work orders.

Required Skills/Abilities/Knowledge

• 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.

Competencies

• Teamwork
• Builds trust with others by encouraging open dialogue and collaboration. Seeks diverse perspectives to create stronger solutions.
• Managing Change
• Able to keep on track despite difficulties or barriers that may be encountered. Addresses conflict to find common ground solutions.
• Continuous Improvement
• Retains a mindset of always striving to make things better. Applies continuous improvement tools and processes to every aspect of the role.
• Customer Focus
• Listens to understand the needs of customers (internal and external). Builds trusting relationships and seeks innovative solutions for all customers. Always has the customer’s needs top of mind.
• Continuous Learning
• Understands individual strengths and opportunity areas and seeks development opportunities to leverage strengths and lean into opportunity areas. Open to both giving and receiving feedback.
• Drive for Results
• Always has a sense of urgency to solve problems with actions. Seeks to align goals with attainment of organizational strategy and has a sense of ownership and personal accountability for actions taken.
• Strategic Thinking
• Thinks three to five years ahead or beyond; challenges assumptions and conventional wisdom.
• Leading People
• Influences others and empowers team to execute efficiently.
• Developing People
• Invests time in finding, mentoring and coaching talent.

Education And Experience

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Minimum of five (5) years previous forklift experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in Shipping and Receiving.
• Proven leadership skills and abilities.

Equipment Used

• Forklift, rulers, measuring tape, calipers, calculator, handheld tools, power tools

Working Conditions

• Fast paced manufacturing environment, loading dock, and driveways. Will be working in all weather conditions.
• Hours Worked: 40 hours per week – 2nd shift.
• Days/Week: Monday – Friday 3pm to 11:30pm

Travel Requirement

• No travel is required for this position.

Physical Requirements

• NEVER (0-30%)
• OCCASIONALLY (31-60%)
• FREQUENTLY (61-100%)
• LIFTING OR CARRYING: 1-10 LBS
• X: 11-20 LBS
• X: 21-40 LBS
• X: 41-50 LBS
• X: 51 OR MORE LBS
• Pushing Or Pulling: 1-40 LBS
• X: 41-50 LBS
• X: 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

• Personal protective equipment is regularly required for this position.