Fork Truck Operator-Bowie

About the role

Shipping Operator responsible for unloading/loading customer product, inspecting product, and placing it correctly in the storage yard. This role involves proper care and operation of yard heavy equipment, maintaining a safe and clean work environment, and reporting to the Shipping Supervisor at the manufacturing facility.

Responsibilities

• Ensure equipment is maintained according to company standards and manufacturer recommendations
• Assist with maintenance of company equipment by performing daily inspections and preventative maintenance
• Operate company equipment in a safe manner following company guidelines (i.e. speed limits, boom extension, etc.)
• Participate in safety, health, and environmental policies and procedures
• Ensure city, county, state, and federal regulations relating to the shipping area are maintained at all times
• Coordinate activities with other departments
• Communicate with Quality Assurance department to ensure effective participation in the Quality Policy and ISO 9001 procedural requirements
• Communicate directly with maintenance department to facilitate maintenance and repair of equipment in the receiving and shipping areas
• Inventory and load product specified by shipping orders; label, sort, and band product as required per company loading guidelines
• Move product from staging area and into storage yard in a safe, organized manner
• Ensure trucks are loaded according to shipping manifest and company guidelines; inventory shipments received according to material invoice or packing list
• Provide service to both inbound and outbound customers as required
• Perform other duties assigned by the Shipping Supervisor

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED required
• Proficient with reading, writing, and basic math skills relating to the job, function, or assignment
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Must be able to work safely in a production environment
• Must be physically capable of performing job-related tasks and job duties
• Ability to become forklift certified per company policy
• Good organizational skills – must determine priorities, manage time properly, and multi-task
• Flexible hours and weekend work will be required
• Accountable for understanding and putting into practice the SHE Principles
• Must be a US citizen or a non-US citizen having legal status to reside and work in the US for reasons other than practical training
• Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential function of the job

Qualifications

• At least 1-year work experience in a warehouse or manufacturing environment, preferably in an outdoor setting
• Preferred experience operating front-end loaders, forklift trucks, or other related material-handling equipment
• Work closely with quality assurance, production personnel, and production and shipping supervisors

Physical Demands

• Walk, sit, climb, stoop, bend, kneel, balance, crouch or crawl, talk and hear
• Use hand to fingers, handle, or feel objects, tools and controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs or ladders
• Ability to wear PPE, including but not limited to hard hat, safety glasses, and steel toe footwear that meets ASTM F-2413-2005 standards while in required locations
• Ability to stand and walk 8-12 hours per day
• Required to read, communicate verbally and in written form, remember and analyze certain information, and remember and understand certain instructions or guidelines
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, the ability to adjust focus, and distinguish color
• Must be able to lift objects up to 50 lbs
• Ability to work in varying temperatures and inclement weather during shifts, excluding breaks

Training

The company provides training in safety, equipment operation, and quality requirements.

Work Environment

• Required to work in inclement weather
• Work closely with quality control, customer service, production personnel, and plant manager

Advancement

WL Plastics has a promote-from-within philosophy.

Safety

Safety is the most important part of all jobs within WL Plastics; therefore, candidates and employees must be able to demonstrate the ability to initiate, lead, and uphold safety policies, procedures, and housekeeping standards at all times.