Shipping Operator I-CWT

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Puyallup (WA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Carlisle is seeking a Forklift Operator to support shipping and warehouse operations, including moving materials, loading/unloading trucks, and helping maintain inventory accuracy.

Typical schedule is 40 hours per week with overtime potential. The role requires attention to safety, teamwork, and the ability to operate a propane sit-down forklift on the manufacturing floor.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required or preferred.
• Prior forklift operation experience, especially propane sit-down forklifts.
• Attention to safety, detail and quality in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre-shift forklift inspections and record maintenance data.
• Safely operate a propane sit-down forklift to move materials on the floor.
• Visually inspect materials for defects and segregate nonconforming items.
• Maintain clean, organized work areas and assist with plant housekeeping.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety procedures

Quality inspection

Teamwork

Math and measurement

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Shop Floor ERP

Job description

Company 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, R&D, 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;

Job Description

Job Summary

Carlisle is a leading supplier of building envelope solutions that effectively drive energy efficiency and sustainability in commercial and residential applications. Forklift Operators support shipping with the move & receiving 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.

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.

Qualifications

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 skills.
• Basic computer, mathematics, and problem-solving skills; ability to use a calculator.
• 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)

Additional Information

This position operates during standard business hours, Monday through Friday, from 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Occasional flexibility may be required to accommodate meetings across time zones or address critical business needs. The employee is expected to comply with all company policies, including those related to data security, confidentiality, acceptable use of technology, and remote work standards.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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