Shipping and Receiving Operator I

Carlisle Construction Materials; Puyallup (WA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Carlisle Construction Materials, a leading manufacturer of building envelope products, is hiring Forklift Operators to move materials, inspect finished goods, and support production and shipping. The role requires safety-minded individuals, 18+ years old, with basic math and measuring skills, and willingness to work overtime as needed.

The position involves standard 40-hour weeks with occasional overtime and no travel, in a fast-paced plant environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred; must be 18+.
• Prior manufacturing experience preferred.
• Ability to follow safety rules and procedures.
• Strong attention to detail and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre-shift forklift inspections.
• Record maintenance, quality data, equipment downtime and metrics.
• Safely operate a propane sit-down forklift to move materials.
• Visually inspect material for quality defects and segregate defective product.
• Support teamwork with production and shipping; assist as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Propane sit-down forklift

Attention to detail

Safety practices

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Measuring devices

Shop Floor ERP computer

Job description

Job Description

Carlisle Companies is a leading manufacturer of building envelope products and solutions that make buildings more energy efficient, durable, and sustainable.

Job Description

Carlisle Companies is a leading manufacturer of building envelope products and solutions that make buildings more energy efficient, durable, and sustainable.

We deliver roofing, insulation, waterproofing, and architectural systems for commercial and residential projects using a focus on innovation and continuous improvement to solve today’s challenges.

We're equally committed to our people, prioritizing safety, inclusion, career growth, development, tuition assistance, and excellent benefits.

With manufacturing, engineering, operations, and corporate functions across North America and globally, Carlisle offers stability, agility, and opportunity in a performance-driven culture. Do meaningful work and shape the future of building solutions; apply today and come grow with us.

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

Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Highly motivated with a good, sound work ethic
• 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 detail.
• Ability to follow CWT's policies, procedures, and processes.
• 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 peers
• Ability to learn and operate new equipment

Education And Experience

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

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 volume
• Flexible to the possibility of overtime and weekend hours when required
• Heavy, stationary machinery on manufacturing floor
• Radio, Calculator, Measuring Devices
• Hand tools
• Computer (Shop Floor and ERP)

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

Note To Washington Applicants

Per the state’s Wage Transparency Act, the range for this position is 25.13-28.14. Actual salary could be greater based on education, experience, and other qualifying skill sets.