Manufacturing Equipment Operator — Heavy-Lift & QC Documentation

CT Polymers, LLC.; Bourbon (IN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

CT Polymers, LLC in Bourbon, IN is seeking a dependable forklift operator to support production lines. You will operate sit-down forklifts, move inventory, and maintain production and quality records in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires standing most of the shift, basic weight calculations, and strong safety focus. 12-hour rotating shifts (2-2-3) provide coverage across days and nights.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of forklift experience (required).
• Ability to push, pull, lift, and carry up to 65 lbs.
• Comfort with standing, walking, stooping, and bending for ~80% of the shift.
• Ability to get on/off forklifts repeatedly and stand for long periods.
• Proficiency with calculators, adding machines, and industrial scales.
• Proven troubleshooting skills and composure under deadline pressure.

Responsibilities

• Operate and care for production machinery and move materials using sit-down forklift.
• Set up, run, and maintain manufacturing equipment and safeguard tools.
• Move inventory and store materials safely; stage to support operations.
• Complete quality control logs, production ledgers, and box tickets legibly and on time.
• Troubleshoot issues quickly to meet production deadlines.
• Join shift meetings and communicate with teammates and leadership.

Skills

Forklift experience

Heavy lifting

Record keeping

Troubleshooting

Team communication

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Calculators

Industrial scales

Job description

• Valid Forklift Certification.

Role snapshot

Operate and care for production machinery, keep materials moving via sit-down forklift, and maintain meticulous production and quality records in a fast-paced environment.

Core responsibilities

• Set up, run, and maintain both simple and complex manufacturing equipment.
• Clean and maintain production machinery; safeguard and account for company tools.
• Use a sit-down forklift to supply lines, move inventory, and store materials safely.
• Clean boxes, lids, and skids thoroughly before staging to support smooth operations.
• Complete quality control logs, production ledgers, and box tickets legibly and on time.
• Perform accurate gross–tare–net calculations for material weights.
• Join shift meetings and training; communicate proactively with teammates and leadership.
• Troubleshoot issues quickly to meet production deadlines.

Must-have qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of forklift experience (required).
• Ability to push, pull, lift, and carry up to 65 lbs.
• Comfort with standing, walking, stooping, and bending for ~80% of the shift.
• Ability to get on/off forklifts repeatedly and stand for long periods.
• Proficiency with calculators, adding machines, and industrial scales.
• Proven troubleshooting skills and composure under deadline pressure.

Preferred

• Valid Forklift Certification.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Pay & schedule

• Hourly range: $16.00–$17.50.
• 12-hour shifts, 2-2-3 rotating schedule.

Benefits

• 401(k) with company match.
• Full benefits: health, dental, vision, and life insurance.