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 The Forklift Operator Position will utilize the forklift to facilitate movement of product and materials in an organized and safe manner throughout the facility to maximize space and productivity.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Comply with Company Safety Policies and Procedures Wears assigned PPE in order to safely perform all job tasks

Wears steel-toed boot for the duration of work shift

Maintains a professional and positive attitude

Reports any and all injuries to respective supervisor (s)
Performs general housekeeping duties to help maintain a clean and safe work area Attends company sponsored training when necessary

Reports to work daily and on time unless otherwise excused

Abides by all of Boral safety and/or quality policies and procedures

Performs daily inspection on assigned forklift and notify appropriate personnel of all safety and maintenance issues prior to driving forklift

Transfers material throughout facility and store new product in designated area Safely secures and loads flatbed and flatbed trucks as needed (where applicable)
Follows company safety procedures pertaining to forklift safety

Follows all forklift safety procedures when replacing empty propane tanks on forklifts

Wraps finished product for shipping (where applicable)
Loading and unloading trucks with finished goods

Maintain and control loading zone security

Retrieves pallets

Performs other duties as assigned or needed

Regular attendance, timeliness, and scheduling flexibility KNOWLEDGE,

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Attention to detail and accuracy

Must be able to read and write in English and/or Spanish Ability to receive and carry out instructions given by management

Ability to model desired behavior and conduct for all employees

Must be safe minded and alert during times of operation

Demonstrated traits of honesty and integrity and ability to maintain confidential information

Must be able to perform simple mathematic functions

Must possess the ability to obtain forklift certification and have thorough knowledge of operating policies and procedures EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE The employee should have the following:

Training or certification in relevant skills or trade1 - 2 years' experience in a relevant field ESSENTIAL

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS /WORK ENVIRONMENT The employee should possess the ability to:

Prolong standing or in stationary position

Complete repetitive movements

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

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.

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.