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Forklift Operator

Imerys.com

Office

Andersonville, Georgia, United States

Full Time

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

Forklift Operator

Job Summary

  • Position Title Forklift Operator
  • Department/Location
  • Reports to (Job Title) Plant Supervisor
  • Direct Reports (Job Title)
  • Job Summary

 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

  •  Loading and unloading goods from vehicles such as trucks or aircraft
  •  Moving goods packed on pallets or in crates around the storage facility
  •  Stacking goods in the correct storage bays, following inventory control instructions
  •  Checking loads are secure
  •  Stacking empty pallets
  •  Performing daily equipment checks along with lubrication of equipment
  •  Removing machine attachments and waste material from machines
  •  Examining products to verify conformance to quality standards
  •  Ensure housekeeping is maintained in area of responsibility as per Imerys Refractory
  • Minerals standards
  •  Perform any additional duties as described by Production Supervisor
  • Skills and Attributes Requirements  Must be able to effectively communicate both orally or written

 Must be able to work all shifts as per schedule
 Must be able to lift 50 lbs unassisted
 Will be required to wear all necessary PPE
 High degree of attention required to prevent injury to others; promote a safe work
environment
 Follow instructions for operating equipment and keeping records
 Execute assignments in an accurate, timely and safe manner
 Maintain a clean & safe environment
 Forklift certification per MSHA standards

Education/Experiencerequirements

Must have a high school diploma or GED. Technical education is preferred.

  • Environment  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.
  •  Frequent walking, standing, and sitting with exposure to all seasonal climatic conditions.
  •  Occasionally lifting, carrying, and/or pulling objects up to 50 lbs.
  •  Approximately 100% plant environment.
  •  Regularly sitting on a powered industrial truck
  •  Frequently lift up to 50 pounds and adjust body position to bend, stoop, stand, walk, turn,
  • pivot, and stand for long periods of time
  •  Having a good sense of balance
  •  Having good eye-hand-foot coordination
  •  Ability to assess weights and judge distances and heights
  •  Ability to work in varying temperatures, depending upon season

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.

Forklift Operator

Office

Andersonville, Georgia, United States

Full Time

September 23, 2025

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Imerys