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.

General Description of Work

Check Forklift for Safe Operation

• Brakes
• Steering
• Oil
• Battery
• Tires
• Flashing Light
• Water
• Horn

Operating Checklist

• Operate forklift in warehouse to see that it will operate safely.
• If any adjustments are needed, contact Shipping Foreman for a mechanic to be called out.
• Check the forward and reverse motion of forklift truck.
• Check prongs, hoist and tilt for proper operation.
• Complete Daily Forklift Inspection Form (required).

We have four different kinds of work for forklift truck operators

1. Boxcar and Trailer Loading

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.

2. Production Pulling

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.

3. Outside Forklift Operator

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.

Safety Requirements

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.

Physical Activities and Work Conditions

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.

Shipping Department

General Safety Procedures

1. Safety glasses must be worn at all times in the Plant.

2. No running in the Plant.

3. Check each blind corner before walking out into an aisle or onto loading dock.

4. No unauthorized persons (person not working in the area)…