Job description
The Company
The world’s leading supplier of mineral-based specialty solutions for industry with 14,000 employees, operations in more than 40 countries, and €4.3 billion in revenue in 2022.
Imerys delivers high-value-added, functional solutions to a great number of sectors, from processing industries to consumer goods. The Group draws on its understanding of applications, technological knowledge and expertise in material science to deliver solutions by beneficiating its mineral resources, synthetic minerals and formulations. Imerys’ solutions contribute essential properties to customers’ products and their performance, including heat resistance, hardness, conductivity, opacity, durability, purity, lightness, filtration, absorption and water repellency. Imerys is determined to develop responsibly, in particular by fostering the emergence of environmentally-friendly products and processes.
If you want to grow your skills and develop your career, find out more at
www.imerys.com
The Position
Operator - Forklift
Job Summary
Position Title
Forklift Operator
Department/Location
Production / Andersonville, GA
Reports to (Job Title)
Plant Supervisor
Direct Reports (Job Title)
Job Summary
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Operate powered industrial trucks to load and unload materials and deliveries and move them to and from storage areas, machines and loading docks, into railroad cars or trucks or storage facilities.
Key Tasks and Responsibilities
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Obtains copy of production schedule or shipping order and transports material or equipment to and from designated areas in the facility
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Loading and unloading goods from vehicles such as trucks or aircraft
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Moving goods packed on pallets or in crates around the storage facility
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Stacking goods in the correct storage bays, following inventory control instructions
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Checking loads are secure
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Stacking empty pallets
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Performing daily equipment checks such as recharging the truck’s battery and lubricating equipment
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Removing machine attachments and waste material from machines
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Examining products to verify conformance to quality standards
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Dumping materials into machine hoppers
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Ensure housekeeping is maintained in area of responsibility as per Imerys Refractory Minerals standards
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Perform any additional duties as described by Production Supervisor
Skills and Attributes Requirements
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Must be able to effectively communicate both orally or written
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Must be able to work all shifts as per schedule
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Must be able to lift 50 lbs unassisted
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Will be required to wear all necessary PPE
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High degree of attention required to prevent injury to others; promote a safe work environment
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Follow instructions for operating equipment and keeping records
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Execute assignments in an accurate, timely and safe manner
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Maintain a clean & safe environment
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Forklift certification per MSHA standards
Education/Experience Requirements
Must have a high school diploma or GED. Technical education is preferred.
Environment
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While performing the duties of this job; the employee is regularly exposed to work near moving mechanical parts, dusty conditions, high noise, outside weather in all conditions and materials used in the process.
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Frequent walking, standing, and sitting with exposure to all seasonal climatic conditions.
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Occasionally lifting, carrying, and/or pulling objects up to 50 lbs.
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Approximately 100% plant environment.
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Regularly sitting on a powered industrial truck
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Frequently lift up to 50 pounds and adjust body position to bend, stoop, stand, walk, turn, pivot, and stand for long periods of time
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Having a good sense of balance
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Having good eye-hand-foot coordination
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Ability to assess weights and judge distances and heights
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Ability to work in varying temperatures, depending upon season
Position Type
and
Permanent
Only technical issues will be monitored through the below inbox:
recruiting.support@ imerys.com
PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT RESUMES OR APPLICATIONS TO THIS EMAIL, AS THEY WILL NOT BE REVIEWED.
To ensure fairness and legal compliance in our recruitment processes, only applications received through the online application process will be considered.
PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT RESUMES OR APPLICATIONS TO THIS EMAIL, AS THEY WILL NOT BE REVIEWED.
To ensure fairness and legal compliance in our recruitment processes, only applications received through the online application process will be considered.
IMERYS is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and it is our policy to not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state or local laws.
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