Forklift Operator

About this role

Westlake offers you the potential to enrich your work life and career experience in an entrepreneurial environment. We work together to enhance peoples' lives through our products and presence in the communities in which we operate.​

JOB   SUMMARY   This position   is responsible for   operating   the forklift to move product and materials around the facility in an efficient manner while adhering to all established safety policies and procedures.  

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :  

• Comply with   Westlake   Safety Policies   and Procedures   

• Regular attendance,   timeliness   and scheduling flexibility  

• Operate forklift in a safe and effective manner and follow all safety and company policies  

• Inside forklift driver :    

• F eed the production lines by removing wet tile racks and putting dry tile racks on the line  

• Transport tiles between the racking section of the tile machine and the cure bays using a forklift to remove racks of wet tiles, placing them in the cure   bays   and removing cured tiles and placing them back in the racking machine for further processing  

• Outside forklift driver :  

• L oad trucks with the proper tile color and profile,   in a timely manner  

• Responsible for unloading   inner-company   transfer trucks, as well as   assistance   with unloading other shipment materials, in   timely   manner  

• Perform daily safety and maintenance checks on the forklift to ensure safe and efficient operation .    Notify the Line Supervisor of any safety or maintenance problems   immediately  

• All other duties as assigned by supervisor   

KNOWLEDGE,   SKILLS   AND ABILITIES   

• Basic mathematical skills ( i.e.   ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide)  

• Good communication   skills  

• Team player, reliable and high work ethic  

EDUCATION   AND /OR EXPERIENCE  

• Able to read,   comprehend   and follow simple instructions,   required .  

• High School Diploma preferred  

• 1 year of related experience  

EQUIPMENT AND SPECIAL MATERIALS     

• Forklift, mixers, air driven pumps, moisture   balance   and dust collector system.  

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/ WORK   ENVIRONMENT  

The employee should   possess   the ability to:  

• Be exposed to sounds or noise levels that   maybe uncomfortable  

• Withstand exposure to temperature extremes inside or out   

• Prolong standing or in stationary position   

• Complete repetitive movements  

• Bend and/or twist   

• Lift/move/transport items up to   50 pounds  

• Ability to move or traverse about the facilities  

• Ability to work around dust, chemicals, and other substances, and in various environmental conditions  

• Wear all required personal protective equipment (hearing,   vision   and hardhat protection)  

This is not necessarily an all-inclusive list of   job related   responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts,   requirements   or working conditions. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to   possible modification   to   reasonably accommodate   individuals with disabilities or may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. While this is intended to be   an accurate   reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned.  This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at   will” relationship.  

$21.21 per hour

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US markets. The pay range is based on relevant market data in our lowest and highest geographic markets. Pay is based on several factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, experience, and skillset. Westlake is a total compensation company. Depending on the position offered, sign on payments, and other forms of compensation may be offered as part of a total compensation package (also to include a full range of medical and other benefits).

Westlake is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable legislation.

If you are an active Westlake employee (or an employee of any Westlake affiliates), please do not apply here. You will apply via the Jobs Hub application in Workday.

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