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Forklift Operator

2 months ago

Shelby, United States Clearwater Paper Full time

The Shelby location is Clearwater Paper’s newest consumer products facility, boasting two paper mills located on 400 acres with over 600 talented employees. We are proud to produce a variety of high-quality premium and ultra-premium bathroom tissue, household paper towels, and napkins for major retail outlets throughout the United States. Our state-of-the-art technology includes 10 converting lines, 54 laser-guided vehicles, and 2 paper machines producing large quantities at high speed. Employees in Shelby are hard-working and proud to provide a quality product in an essential industry.

Shelby, North Carolina is a quaint community located between bustling downtown Charlotte and scenic Asheville. The town is a stone’s throw from Gastonia, Belmont, and Kings Mountain. Shelby’s art, music, and government community take place in the Uptown Shelby historic district. Within uptown Shelby, the large Courthouse Square is surrounded by local businesses and a variety of restaurants. The local pavilion hosts weekly Farmer’s markets and weekend concerts. There is plenty of opportunity for activity in Shelby with groups that engage in hiking, cycling, running, CrossFit, and yoga. The Cleveland County Fair is the largest county agricultural fair in North Carolina held in the fall each year. Shelby offers a variety of opportunities for social service including the Boys & Girls Club, United Way, Communities and Schools, and Children’s Home of Cleveland County. Shelby is proud of its local schools including several K-12 and high schools, trade schools, and community colleges.

What you will do
 The Forklift Operator is responsible for handling different products and materials around the plant. Operators are expected to navigate equipment like forklifts and clamp trucks in a safe and timely manner, ensuring the product is moved efficiently within and between departments.

Unload material and products from incoming vehicles and distribute them to assigned locations Ensure inventory is accurately tracked and managed Assist with the unloading and working of broke rolls/bale trailers Identify damages and report shortages or quality deficiencies Regularly inspect machinery to determine the need for repairs and guarantee safety by performing regular maintenance Offload raw materials and deliver to converting lines Communicate with converting lines and warehouse Able to move and work efficiently in different areas of the Warehouse as needed Able to reset Laser Guided Vehicles (LGVs) Align with Warehouse leadership on issues and discrepancies Keep up with daily load production volume Hold self and others to a high level of safety standards, ensuring workplace safety policies are upheld and safety rules are followed (lockout/tagout procedures, confined spaces, appropriate PPE) Participate as needed in safety incidents and help investigate the root cause Maintain a clean working environment by complying with procedures and housekeeping responsibilities including daily lift blowdowns Knowledge of trailer LOTO procedures (trailer stands, glad hand locks) Safely empty trash hoppers in compactors Demonstrated knowledge of all waste hopper identification Properly store non-hazardous chemicals in the warehouse and understand emergency procedures if needed

What you will need
 To be successful in this position, we are looking for candidates with the following:

High School Diploma or GED equivalent (required) Knowledge of Laser Guided Vehicles (LGVs) (preferred) Understand and comply with all manufacturing safety procedures including personal protective equipment (required) Able to work in a physically demanding environment including temperature extremes, loud noise, avoiding slipping, tripping, and falling hazards Physically capable of manual labor that includes bending, walking, sitting, and climbing in and around machinery and equipment for an entire 12-hour shift Able to lift, up to 40 lbs frequently, between 40 and 50 lbs occasionally, and over 50 lbs minimally. When lifting 50 lbs and above, the Operator will use team lifting and overhead crane assistance. The work environment includes exposure to compressed air, steam, lubrication oil, dust, and hydraulic fluid. Able to work a 12-hour rotating shift including nights, weekends, and Holidays. Able to work overtime as needed. Able to work a 12-hour rotating shift including nights, weekends, and Holidays. Able to work overtime as needed.
Example of a rotating shift schedule: 
Day 1: 6:00am – 6:30pm
Day 2: 6:00am – 6:30pm
Day 3: 6:00pm – 6:30am
Day 4: 6:00pm – 6:30am
4 days off

Interested in learning more about career opportunities at Shelby, North Carolina? 

Clearwater Paper does not offer sponsorship for employment-based visa status (including, but not limited to, H-1B visa status and other employment-based nonimmigrant visas) for this position. Accordingly, all applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis and will not require Clearwater Paper's sponsorship to continue to work legally in the United States.

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