Forklift Operator

Forklift Operator

Employer: Bridgestone Americas. **Company Overview** **Firestone Polymers, LLC** is headquartered in Lake Charles, LA and manufactures polymers and synthetic rubber in our world-class ISO 9001:2015, 14001:2015 registered plant located in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Firestone's unique anionic polymerization technology allows production of high purity, high molecular weight polybutadiene and a wide range of block, random, and vinyl modified styrene-butadiene copolymers. These products are sold around the world for use in tires, impact modification of plastics and hot melt adhesives. Statistical process control is used in every step of the operation. Firestone Polymers, LLC is a subsidiary of Bridgestone Americas, a division of Bridgestone Corporation, the world's largest tire and rubber company. **Job Category** Supply Chain & Procurement **Position Summary** Moves and stores materials/products using a combination of manual labor and low complexity machinery/equipment. **Responsibilities** **General Description of Work** A. Check Forklift for Safe Operation 1. Brakes 2. Steering 3. Oil 4. Battery 5. Tires 6. Flashing Light 7. Water 8. Horn B. Operating Checklist 1. Operate forklift in warehouse to see that it will operate safely. 2. If any adjustments are needed, contact Shipping Foreman for a mechanic to be called out. 3. Check the forward and reverse motion of forklift truck. 4. Check prongs, hoist and tilt for proper operation. 5. Complete Daily Forklift Inspection Form (required). C. We have four different kinds of work for forklift truck operators: 1. Boxcar and Trailer Loading A. Check with Shipping Clerk as to which boxcar or trailer is to be loaded and place ramp in car/trailer. B. Check out the ramp and car/trailer for safe condition. C. Check with Shipping Clerk for the rubber to be loaded and what pattern to use in loading car/trailer. D. Load the rubber on the car/trailer. E. Remove ramps from car/trailer. F. Cross-haul units between buildings, if needed. G.