Forklift Operator

Company Overview

Firestone Polymers, LLC is headquartered in Lake Charles, LA and manufactures polymers and synthetic rubber in our world-class ISO 9001:2015, 14001:2015 registered plant located in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Firestone's unique anionic polymerization technology allows production of high purity, high molecular weight polybutadiene and a wide range of block, random, and vinyl modified styrene-butadiene copolymers. These products are sold around the world for use in tires, impact modification of plastics and hot melt adhesives.

Statistical process control is used in every step of the operation. Firestone Polymers, LLC is a subsidiary of Bridgestone Americas, a division of Bridgestone Corporation, the world's largest tire and rubber company.

Supply Chain & Procurement

Moves and stores materials/products using a combination of manual labor and low complexity machinery/equipment.

A. Check Forklift for Safe Operation

B. Operating Checklist

C. We have four different kinds of work for forklift truck operators:

A. Check with Shipping Clerk as to which boxcar or trailer is to be loaded and place ramp in car/trailer.

B. Check out the ramp and car/trailer for safe condition.

C. Check with Shipping Clerk for the rubber to be loaded and what pattern to use in loading car/trailer.

D. Load the rubber on the car/trailer.

E. Remove ramps from car/trailer.

F. Cross-haul units between buildings, if needed.

G. Unload trailers of packaging supplies and drummed or dry chemicals.

H. Deliver packaging supplies and drummed or dry chemical, as needed.

I. Operate track mobile, as required.

A. Ensure all R.A.C.s being brought into building to be loaded are in good condition. If not, they are to be rejected.

B. Units of rubber will not be moved from production line until they are properly ticketed.

C. Different types of rubber are placed in the warehouse in their appropriate areas.

D. Write weight and date on each skid (when printer is out of order).

E. Check scales once per shift with two 1,000# weights with the cable sling off. Scales must be within plus or minus two pounds. If not, report this to the Production Foreman immediately.

F. Haul  HOG  rubber to the hogging area, if needed.

A. Supply Process #2 and #3 with prepped R.A.C.s.

B. Relieve production puller and self for breaks.

C. Unload railcars and trailers, as needed.

D. Load/unload damaged R.A.C.s to be sent out to vendor for repairs.

E. Unload any after hour deliveries of packaging or chemicals, as required.

F. Keep dumpsters empty and available at all times.

G. Weigh and ticket all units of P.C.M. These units are to be carried to Process #1 and placed in designated area for wet or dry only.

H. Operate track mobile, as required.

A. Use caution at all times when operating forklift trucks.

B. Stop at all blind corners and sound horn.

C. Check for pedestrians in areas where working.

D. Keep forklift under control at all times.

E. Always wear eye protection in the Plant.

A. 90% of the time spent driving forklift, 10% of time spent on checking railcars and on breaks.

B. Some pulling on railcar doors and walking on uneven ground to check railcars (proper shoes required).

C. Must have normal vision and hearing.

D. Some exposure to engine fumes and dust in the warehouses.

E. Must be able to read and write.

F. Some climbing experienced on ladders; on docks and on/off of forklift.

A. Read your operating manual for forklift operation.

B. Before operating - check horn, brakes, steering and flashing light.

C. Slow down at blind corners and aisles, blow your horn.

D. When carrying a load that blocks your view, operator must travel in reverse.

E. When two crews are working in the same warehouse, plan the work so that each forklift will use different doorways while loading.

F. Forklift drivers watch for pedestrians and fellow workers when traveling.

High school diploma or GED equivalent

Good communication skills, ability to handle…