Forklift Operator

About Us: At Plasti-Fab, a Carlisle Company, we’ve been supporting sustainable building for over 50 years with high-quality insulation solutions used in commercial, residential, and infrastructure construction across North America. Learn more about our company here [https://www.plastifab.com/]. Now part of Carlisle Weatherproofing Technologies (CWT), we’re proud to be contributing to industry-leading innovation, sustainability, and performance. With a strong focus on energy efficiency, labor savings, and re-roofing trends, we’re positioned for continued growth through Carlisle’s Vision 2030 [https://www.carlisle.com/home/default.aspx] strategy. Now’s the perfect time to join us. As a fully vertically integrated EPS manufacturer, our operations span over 50 locations across Canada and North America. Our recent expansions - including in-house resin production and cutting-edge technical labs—underscore our commitment to quality and environmental responsibility. POSITION SUMMARY: The Forklift Driver is responsible for safely operating production machinery, material handling equipment and machine operating duties to support efficient manufacturing, material flow, and shipping operations. This role combines machine operation with forklift, machine operating and material handling duties, ensuring production targets, quality standards, and safety requirements are consistently met. What you will do: Forklift Duties: * Safely operate forklifts, vacuum transfer systems, and other powered industrial equipment to move materials throughout the plant. * Load, unload, stack, and transport raw materials, molded blocks, and finished products. * Load trailers securely for outbound shipments and assist with trailer moves as required. * Coordinate shipping requirements and ensure materials are handled to maintain product integrity. * Work collaboratively with production, maintenance, quality, and shipping teams. * Demonstrate flexibility and a cooperative attitude in a fast-paced, team-based environment. * Inspect finished products for quality and specification compliance and report defects. * Accurately document production data, including output, material usage, and machine logs. * Assist with machine setups, mold changes, and material preparation. * Perform routine cleaning and basic maintenance of machines and workstations. Machine Operating Duties: * Operates machinery of assigned department (lamination, cutting, fabrication, shapes, recycling, molding, expanding, etc.) to complete assigned work order. * Screen, package, label, and store materials according to established procedures. * Receives and reviews work orders. * Communicates the required amount of material needed to perform tasks to other departments. * Continuous observation of machine operation to ensure optimal performance of standard work within assigned department. * Performs hazard-based functions on machinery, including lock out/tag out and daily equipment inspection. * Stacks, sorts, and bundles material according to assigned department’s standard work. * Occasional housekeeping tasks, 5S, and SQDC involvement. * Records data of manufactured material for quality control and improvement functions. * Other duties as assigned. Qualifications/ Skills/ Knowledge: * High school diploma or GED * Must be at least 18 years of age or older. * 2-5 years previous experience preferred. * Active forklift certificate is preferred. * Demonstrate leadership in safety practices and culture * Highly motivated with a good, sound work ethic. * Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) * Prior experience operating an Electric sit-down forklift or other mobile equipment (Powered Industrial Trucks). * Must demonstrate safe working practices and possess great attention to detail. * Ability to follow Carlisle policies, procedures, and processes. * Good communication, organization, and time management skills. * Basic computer, mathematics, and problem-solving skills; ability to use a calculator. * Able to lift up to 50 lbs throughout the shift * Team player able to follow instructions from both management and peers. * Ability to learn and operate new equipment. 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. * Heavy lifting throughout the shift * Hours worked: 8 hours/shift, varies on shift schedule and business volume. * Flexible to the possibility of overtime and weekend hours when required.

The Forklift Operator is responsible for safely operating production machinery and material handling equipment to support manufacturing and shipping operations. This role involves moving raw materials, inspecting finished products for quality, and maintaining accurate production logs.

Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED and be at least 18 years old. Previous experience operating an electric sit-down forklift and a valid forklift certificate are preferred.

• Time managementPreferred
• TeamworkPreferred
• Problem solvingPreferred
• Forklift operationPreferred
• CommunicationPreferred
• Inventory managementPreferred

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• Forklift operation
• Machine operation
• Material handling
• Safety compliance
• Quality inspection
• Data documentation
• Machine maintenance
• Hazard identification
• Lock out/tag out
• Time management
• Mathematics
• Problem-solving
• Communication
• Teamwork
• Inventory management
• Equipment Inspection
• Material Handling Equipment
• Calculators
• Lock Out / Tag Out
• Powered Industrial Truck (PIT) Operation
• Shipping Operations
• Machine Setup
• Dangerous Goods/Hazmat Transport
• Lifting Ability
• Strong Work Ethic
• Machine Operation
• Self-Motivation
• Construction
• Management
• Housekeeping
• Document Production
• Forklift Truck
• Green Building
• Leadership
• Innovation
• Problem Solving
• Machinery
• Material Flow Management
• Material Handling
• Molding (Manufacturing Process)
• Operations
• Roofing
• Time Management
• Loading And Unloading
• Lamination
• Quality Control
• Detail Oriented

• Manufacturing
• Logistics
• Trades
• Construction
• Energy
• Forklift Operator
• Forklift / Pallet Jack Operator
• Lifting Truck Operators
• Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators

Minimum education

High school

Minimum experience

2+ years

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week