Forklift Operator

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:

Under supervision of the Yard Supervisor, the Yard Forklift Operator is responsible for operating forklift equipment in the loading and unloading of tile and other shipment materials while adhering to established safety procedures.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

Duties/Responsibilities Work safely and help maintain a safe work environment

Responsible for loading 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.

Responsible for properly completing all shipping and receiving documents. Recording pick sheets/slip changes with product loaded.

Assistance in maintaining accurate inventory levels;
Documenting all scrap material

Involved in Yearly/Monthly inventory counting/reconciliation.

Loader is responsible for reviewing all product loads to assure product being shipped meets quality Westlake specification (Zero Breakage)
Responsible for following all safety and environmental protection rules and procedures.

Must present him/herself in a professional manner to internal/external customers, at all times.

Adhere to all housekeeping rules and procedures for yard and forklift.

Responsible for completing Forklift Check Sheet, daily.

Perform other duties as directed JOB-RELATED QUALIFICATION STANDARDS:

Education High School Diploma preferred

Knowledge/Skills Basic math Typing: 40 wpm suggested.

SAP enterprise software and Microsoft Office highly desirable

Good communication skills

Team player, reliable and high work ethic

Work Experience One year of related experience

Licenses or Certificates Forklift Certification Physical Demands General Office Activities
- Walking, Standing, Sitting, Talking, Typing, and etc.

Driving Lifting heavy materials, up to 50lbsWalk, stand, sit, climb

Maintaining a safe and orderly work environment for self and others

Physical Demands General Office Activities
- Walking, Standing, Sitting, Talking, Typing, and etc.

Driving Lifting heavy materials, up to 50lbsWalk, stand, sit, climb

Maintaining a safe and orderly work environment for self and others

Mental Demands
- Must have the ability to:

Place upmost importance on working safely

Communicate effectively and tactfully with managers and other levels of personnel, in person and on the telephone

Pay close attention to detail

Organize work effectively

Work well under time constraint

Handle multiple tasks

Fast-paced environment

Work independently as needed PHYSICAL HAZARDS
- Health and Safety Concerns General Manufacturing Environment Driving Use  of personal protective equipment required

Lifting may be necessary at times (up to 50lbs)
Working on standard environmental/weather conditions EQUIPMENT AND SPECIAL MATERIALS Forklift

General office equipment including computer, printer, telephone, photocopy, etc.

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

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