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
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 Westlakes 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 :
Feed 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 processingOutside forklift driver :Load 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 mannerPerform daily safety and maintenance checks on the forklift to ensure safe and efficient operation. Notify the Line Supervisor of any safety or maintenance problems immediatelyAll other duties as assigned by supervisorKnowledge, Skills and Abilities
Basic mathematical skills (i.e. ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide)Good communication skillsTeam player, reliable and high work ethicEducation and / or Experience
Able to read, comprehend and follow simple instructions, required.High School Diploma preferred1 year of related experienceEquipment 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 uncomfortableWithstand exposure to temperature extremes inside or outProlong standing or in stationary positionComplete repetitive movementsBend and / or twistLift / move / transport items up to 50 poundsAbility to move or traverse about the facilitiesAbility to work around dust, chemicals, and other substances, and in various environmental conditionsWear all required personal protective equipment (hearing, vision and hardhat protection)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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