Forklift Operator - Puyallup, WA

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;

Carlisle Weatherproofing Technologies (CWT) is a leading building envelope solution supplier that effectively drives energy efficiency and sustainability in commercial and residential applications. We are seeking a Forklift Operator in our Puyallup, WA Plant.

Shift: 6am- 2:30PM Monday through Friday

Starting Pay: $24.52

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.

• 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

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 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
• Hi-Vis Vests
• Other PPE as defined by management within assigned

BENEFITS AND PERKS

Our employees' well-being is crucial to Carlisle's success. Despite the nationwide increase in healthcare costs, Carlisle has maintained the same employee premiums for four consecutive years by absorbing the rising medical insurance expenses. Furthermore, you have the flexibility to tailor a benefits program that perfectly suits your needs.

Benefits offered:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance- DAY 1
• Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Leave & Disability Income Protection (FMLA, LOA, PPL,…