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Utility Forklift Operator - 1

Imerys
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 3 Nov 2025

About the role

The Company

Imerys is the world’s leading supplier of mineral-based specialty solutions for the industry with €3.6 billion in revenue and 12,400 employees in 40 countries in 2024. 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.

Imerys is listed on Euronext Paris (France) with the ticker symbol NK.PA.

The Position

Utility Forklift Operator - 1

Job Summary

Department: Packaging & Shipping

Reports to: Packaging & Shipping Supervisor

Duties & Responsibilities:

Operate Forklift 

Communicate with customer truck drivers.

Assign trucks to loading docks and prioritize loading.

Conduct pre-shipment inspection of bag trucks.

Prepare shipping documents.

Unload and sign for incoming freight.

Load bag trucks.

Maintain shipment records as required.

Enter work orders in CMMS.

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

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

Communicate with the Transportation Department, Shipping Clerk, and Customer Service on shipping details.

Maintain a clean and safe work area.

Communicate with customer truck dispatchers on shipment status.

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.

Machines & Equipment Involved:

Truck Scales, Forklifts, Bulk Trucks, Bag Trucks and Sweeper.   

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.

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

       desirable.

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

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