Shipping and Forklift Operator - Shipping and Receiving

Job Description

Job Description

About Us :

Here at IMC Outdoor Living each day brings new challenges and opportunities. Our culture is rooted in a tradition of excellence in employee well-being, safety and product quality. Teamwork, dedication and hardworking values are weaved into all that we do. We believe every employee plays a critical role in the success of our business. We believe our team and what we do make a difference. If your passion is working in a dynamic, fast-paced manufacturing environment then joining our team is the right job for you. Our plants consist of production lines that colors and bags two different types of recycled rubber mulch in a variety of colors. Our rubber mulch products are used in playgrounds as a safety surface and in landscapes as an alternative to wood mulch.

Job Summary :

The Shipping and Receiving Forklift Operator moves finished product from the production line to its proper warehouse location, as well as load and unload truckload and LTL trucks according to shipment bills of lading, packing list, or invoices, as well as other duties as assigned. Daily you will be expected to safely, successfully and accurately load and unload truckload and LTL trucks according to shipment bills of lading, packing lists or invoices.

Duties and Responsibilities :

• Successfully operates a forklift while complying with all safety standards, regulations and operating procedures
• Ensure all finished product complies with company packaging and pallet standards prior to shipping.
• Safely, successfully and accurately load and unload semi-trailers according to shipment bills of lading, packing lists or invoices.
• Ensure all product shipment accurately labels according to company and customer specifications.
• Successfully works with Logistics Manager to ensure all finished product, rework product and production supplies are stored and maintained in their correct locations
• Monitors and examines equipment to ensure a safe and efficient operation.
• Notifies Logistics Manager of any issues or problems.
• Performs all required equipment cleaning and maintains a clean, safe working environment.
• Participates in training, retraining and continual improvement processes and methods.
• Follows and complies with all company safety standards, work rules and regulations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills and Abilities :

High School Diploma or GED, required.

2-4 years shipping / receiving experience operating a forklift in an industrial operations environment, required.

Proven ability to successfully and safely operate a forklift, required.

Familiarity with how a forklift operates and possesses the ability to help identify any general operating issues or problems.

Ability to read and comprehend written and oral instructions, safety rules, bills of lading, packing lists, invoices, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals and warehouse layout diagrams.

Proven ability of maintaining a clean, safe work environment.

Must be able to effectively communicate one-on-one and in small group situations.

Successfully operate a wide variety of hand tools and computer equipment

Strong willingness to work hard, reliable, attentive and attention to detail.

Ability to stand and move around for long periods of time.

Ability to lift / push / pull up to 50 lbs., required.

Education and Experience :

Prior experience in the tire recycling or manufacturing industry is a plus.

Compensation :

$17.50 hourly. Paid bi-weekly.

Benefits :

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

EEO Statement :

Liberty Tire Recycling is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, relationship or association with a protected veteran (spouses or other family members), genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.