Forklift Operator

Forklift Operator

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.

Shift: 2:15 pm - 10:45 pm, OT as required.

Pay: $22.63 plus $1.00 shift differential

Job Summary

Forklift Operators support Insulfoam departments with 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
• Record preventative maintenance activities, quality inspection data, equipment downtime, production output and other key metrics, performing mathematical calculations as
• 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
• 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
• Fill in on other areas of the plant (e.g., Machine Operator) as
• Assists forklift operator II as
• Other duties as

Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Highly motivated with a good, sound work
• 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
• Ability to follow CWT's policies, procedures, and
• 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
• Ability to learn and operate new

Education and Experience:

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

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

BENEFITS AND PERKS

Our employees' well-being is essential to Carlisle's success. That's why we offer the flexibility to tailor a benefits program that best fits your individual needs.

Benefits offered:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance- DAY 1
• Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Leave & Disability Income Protection (FMLA, LOA, PPL, STD, LTD)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Health Advocate – health care concierge service
• PTO – sick days, 11 holidays, vacation
• 401K Retirement Savings Plan with company match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Flexible Spending accounts (commuter benefits, flexible spending accounts, health savings account)
• College Scholarships for Dependents
• Tuition Reimbursement