Forklift Operator

Job Summary

The Forklift Operator is responsible for the safe operation of a Powered Industrial Vehicle (PIV) to assist with material handling, shipping, receiving and other activities. The duties and responsibilities may expand as management deems necessary.

Oceanside DC Forklift Operator:
As required. Oceanside Plant location main site of operation within 2 miles.

• Comply with company Safety Policies and Procedures
• Loads and unloads materials (4x16 pallets) onto or from trucks by forklift as required.
• Loading and verification of outgoing shipments for accuracy and quality/quantity of part numbers
• Verify products picked match the shipping order
• Ensure items received are delivered and put away daily
• Ensure material storage areas and receiving area are kept clean from debris and trash
• Distribute requested items to production line in an accurate and timely fashion as needed
• Improve and maintain plant and outside yard 5S/Safety
• Manually handle product combining and sorting material from pallet to pallet
• Assist with yearly Physical Inventory
• Other projects as requested
• Regular attendance, timeliness, and scheduling flexibility

• Sort, stage & load pallets and related material in a safe manner following Boral Forklift Safe Operation guidelines and policies
• Assist in inventory management of pallets to ensure production operations continue without interruption
• Required to operate a sit-down forklift and/or electric pallet jack in a safe and efficient manner
• Able to effectively work within a diverse team environment and be productive while unsupervised
• Basic Computer skills
• Must be able to read and interpret documents such as shipping/receiving information
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form
• Some minor pallet repairs

• High School Diploma or equivalent and training or certification in relevant skill or trade
• 1-2 years’ experience in a relevant field

• Be exposed to sounds or noise levels that may be uncomfortable
• Withstand exposure to temperature extremes inside or out
• Prolonged 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)
• Must be able to work split shift
• Clarity of hearing and speech
• Must be able to climb, balance or smell

$22.72 / hour

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