Forklift Operator 1

Description

Forklift Operators support Insulfoam departments by moving materials and products, organizing the warehouse, inspecting finished goods, removing product from the production line and storing it, and loading and unloading customer trucks. They also fill in for other plant roles, such as Machine Operator, as business needs dictate, working a standard 40‑hour week with occasional overtime and no travel.

• Perform pre‑shift forklift inspections.
• Record maintenance, quality, downtime, and production metrics.
• Safely operate a propane sit‑down forklift to move raw materials and finished products.
• Visually inspect materials for defects and report them.
• Fill dumpsters and maintain plant housekeeping.
• Collaborate with production and shipping teams to follow standard work and improve operations.
• Support recycling area organization.
• Fill in on other plant roles, such as Machine Operator, as needed.
• Assist Forklift Operator II.

Requirements

• Prior experience with propane sit‑down forklift or powered industrial trucks.
• Strong work ethic, safety focus, and attention to detail.
• Ability to follow CWT policies and procedures.
• Good communication, organization, and time‑management skills.
• Basic computer, math, and problem‑solving abilities.
• Proficiency with measuring devices.
• Willingness to learn new equipment.
• High school diploma or GED (preferred).
• Minimum age 18.
• Previous manufacturing experience.
• Fast‑paced manufacturing environment with exposure to temperature variations, dust, noise, mechanical parts, and pinch points.
• Use of heavy stationary machinery, hand tools, radios, calculators, and ERP computers.
• Required eye and hearing protection, safety toe shoes, hi‑vis vest, and other PPE as defined.

Benefits

CWT emphasizes employee well‑being, maintaining stable health‑care premiums for four years and offering a flexible benefits program. The company provides medical, dental, and vision insurance from day one, life and AD&D coverage, various leave and disability protections, an employee assistance program, health‑care concierge service, PTO, 401(k) with matching, stock purchase plan, flexible spending accounts, college scholarships for dependents, and tuition reimbursement.

• Shifts of 8‑10 hours, flexible overtime and weekend work.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance from day one.
• Life and accidental death & dismemberment coverage.
• Leave & disability income protection (FMLA, LOA, PPL, STD, LTD).
• Employee Assistance Program and health‑care concierge service.
• Paid time off, holidays, and vacation.
• 401(k) with company match and employee stock purchase plan.
• Flexible spending accounts, commuter benefits, and health savings account.
• College scholarships for dependents and tuition reimbursement.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance