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WL PLASTICS CORPORATION

Occupation:

Construction and Related Workers, All Other

Location:

Bowie, TX - 76230

Job Type:

Regular, Full Time (30 Hours or More), Permanent Employment

Posted:

08/27/2026

Positions available: 1

Source:

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Web Site:

WorkInTexas

Onsite /

Remote:

Work onsite all of the time

Updated:

08/30/2026

Expires:

10/02/2026

Job #: 17061607

Job Requirements and Properties

Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Work Onsite

Full Time Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent Experience

12 Month(s) DL

Required Schedule

Full Time Job Type

Regular Duration

Permanent Employment Benefits Help for . Fork Truck Operator- Bowie, TX Location

Full TimeManual Labor

Bowie, TX, US

YesterdayRequisition ID:

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Bowie, TX Location Competitive pay with step progression increases based on successful skills training completion. Great Affordable Benefits including Medical/Dental/Vision, Paid Holidays and Vacation, Matching 401K

BRIEF JOB DESCRIPTION

• Unload/load customer product, inspect product, and place it correctly in storage yard.
• Shipping operator is responsible for the proper care and operation of yard heavy equipment.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment.
• The Shipping Fork Lift Operator reports to the Shipping Supervisor at the manufacturing facility.

RESPONSIBILITIES MAY INCLUDE

• Ensure equipment is maintained according company standards and manufacturer recommendations
• Assist with the maintenance of company equipment by performing daily inspections and preventative maintenance
• Operate company equipment in a safe manner following company guidelines (i.e. speed limits, boom extension, etc)
• Participate in safety, health, and environmental policies and procedures o Ensures city, county, state, and federal regulations relating to the shipping area are maintained at all times
• Coordinate activities with other departments o Communicate with Quality Assurance department to ensure effective participation in the Quality Policy and

ISO 9001

procedural requirements o Communicate directly with maintenance department to facilitate maintenance and repair of equipment in the receiving and shipping areas

• Inventory and load product specified by shipping orders; label, sort, and band product as required per company loading guidelines
• Performing other duties assigned by the Shipping Supervisor
• Ability to move product from staging area and into storage yard in a safe, organized manner
• Ensure trucks are loaded according to shipping manifest and company guidelines; inventory shipments received according to material invoice or packing list
• Provide service to both inbound and outbound customers as required

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Preferred candidates will have at least 1-year work experience in a warehouse or manufacturing environment, preferably in an outdoor setting.
• High School diploma or GED required
• Proficient with reading, writing, and basic math skills relating to the job,function or assignment
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Must be able to work safely in a production environment, must be physically capable of performing job related tasks and job duties
• Preferred experience operating front-end loaders, forklift trucks, or other related material- handling equipment. Ability to become forklift certified per company policy
• Good organizational skills- must determine priorities, manage time properly, and multi-task
• Work closely with quality assurance, production personnel and production and shipping supervisors
• Flexible hours and weekend work will be required
• Accountable for understanding and putting into practice the SHE Principles
• Must be a US citizen or a non-US citizen having legal status to reside and work in the US for reasons other than practical training
• Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential function of the job

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Walk, sit, climb, stoop, bend, kneel, balance, crouch or crawl, talk and hear
• Use hand to fingers, handle, or feel objects, tools and controls, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs or ladders
• Ability to wear PPE, including, but not limited to, hard hat, safety glasses and steel toe footwear that meets

ASTM F-2413-2005

standards while in required locations

• Ability to stand and walk 8-12 hours per day
• The employee will be required to: read, communicate verbally and in written form, remember and analyze certain information, and remember and understand certain instructions or guidelines
• Specific vision abilities required by job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, the ability to adjust focus and distinguish color
• Employee must be able to lift objects up to 50 lbs
• Ability to work in varying temperatures and inclement weather; during their shifts, excluding breaks

TRAINING

• The company provides training in safety, equipment operation, and quality requirements.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Required to work in inclement weather
• Work closely with quality control, customer service, production personnel, and plant manager

ADVANCEMENT

• WL Plastics has a promote-from-within philosophy

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

• Travel is not required.

Safety is the most important part of all jobs within WL Plastics; therefore, candidates and employees must be able to demonstrate the ability to initiate, lead, and uphold safety policies, procedures, and housekeeping standards at all times.