Shipping & Receiving Forklift Operator

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Thedos forklift operator is responsible for safely operating a forklift to assist with material handling, shipping, receiving and other activities. The list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may expand to include other duties and responsibilities, as management may deem necessary.

• 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

• The employee works in a warehouse environment where the noise level is loud
• The employee frequently is outdoors during various times of the year exposed to elements
• The employee regularly works near moving vehicles

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.

• 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
• Proficient in the use of a computer
• One year related work experience preferred
• 3 plus years forklift experience required
• High school diploma preferred

• Frequently required to stand for extended periods of time
• Frequently required to walk
• Regularly required to reach above shoulders
• Regularly required to use hands to manipulate keyboard
• Regularly required to talk and listen
• Frequently required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally required to assist with two‑person lift and/or move of up to 70 pounds
• Specific vision requirements for this position include close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less); ability to read data on a computer monitor
• Ability to read handwritten and/or computer‑generated material

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

• Seniority level:
  Mid‑Senior level
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job function:
  Management and Manufacturing
• Industries:
  Chemical Manufacturing