Operator/Packer-Forklift

Job location:
Sylacauga, Alabama, USA
Created moment:
February 6, 2025
Job reference:
REQ - 09541

The Company

Imerys is the world’s leading supplier of mineral-based specialty solutions for the industry with €3.8 billion in revenue and 13,700 employees in 54 countries in 2023. The Group offers high value-added and functional solutions to a wide range of industries and fast-growing markets such as solutions for the energy transition and sustainable construction, as well as natural solutions for consumer goods. Imerys draws on its understanding of applications, technological knowledge, and expertise in material science to deliver solutions which contribute essential properties to customers’ products and their performance. As part of its commitment to responsible development, Imerys promotes environmentally friendly products and processes in addition to supporting its customers in their decarbonization efforts.

The Position

Operator/Packer-Forklift

Job Summary

Department: Packaging & Shipping

Reports to: Packaging & Shipping Supervisor

Duties & Responsibilities:

Operate Forklift 

Conduct daily inspection of the work area and report conditions as required.

Performs all other duties as required by the supervisor or designate.

Make sure samples are taken to the lab and signed for.

Maintain a clean and safe work area.

Make sure bags have the correct lot number, pallets etc.

Make sure codes are placed into stencil correctly.

Move full pallets into the warehouse.

Keep paper work neatly and allocate shipments.

Bring pallets from the pallet yard into the bagging area.

Other duties as assigned.

Stretch wrap pallets as required by mss instructions

Move semi bulk bags from baggers to warehouse

Restack pallets as needed

Machines & Equipment Involved:

Scales, Forklifts Trucks, Bag Trucks and Sweeper. Baggers, semi-bulk baggers   

Working Conditions: 

The majority of the work is performed in an indoor environment. Employees are exposed to temperature variations and dust.  Overtime is required. Personal health and safety protection is required, including head, eye and foot protection.

QUALIFICATIONS

Must have the ability to read and write and perform basic math at the High School level.

High School Diploma or GED 

  • Previous forklift driving and equipment operation in a production or warehouse environment is desirable.

  • Must be able to lift 50lbs as needed

     Skills Requirement:

  • Communication skills including verbal and non-verbal, written and listening skills.

  • The ability to assist and work closely with others to coordinate activities and schedules.

  • Ability to compare data and make adjustments.

  • Ability to operate equipment safely.

     Other Required Activities:

Twisting, kneeling, sitting for periods of time, climbing on and off equipment,

  Walking, signaling, hearing, color differentiation and attention to details. 

Position Type

Full time

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. 

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.