Forklift Operator at Westlake

Oceanside, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

26 Jun, 26

Salary

25.38

Posted On

28 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Forklift Operation, Safety Policies, Material Handling, Loading Trucks, Maintenance Checks, Communication Skills, Team Player, Reliability, Mathematical Skills, Reading Comprehension

Industry

Chemical Manufacturing

Description

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 Westlake 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 processing Outside 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 manner Perform daily safety and maintenance checks on the forklift to ensure safe and efficient operation. Notify the Line Supervisor of any safety or maintenance problems immediately All other duties as assigned by supervisor KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Basic mathematical skills (i.e. ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide) Good communication skills Team player, reliable and high work ethic EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE Able to read, comprehend and follow simple instructions, required. High School Diploma preferred 1 year of related experience EQUIPMENT 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 uncomfortable Withstand exposure to temperature extremes inside or out Prolong 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) 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. Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US markets. The base pay range for this position is $22.06 to $25.38. This range is based on relevant market data in our lowest and highest geographic markets. Pay is based on several factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, experience and skillset. Westlake is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, sign on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package (also to include a full range of medical and other benefits). 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. Westlake is a global manufacturer and supplier of materials and innovative products that enhance life every day. Headquartered in Houston, with operations in Asia, Europe and North America, we provide the building blocks for vital solutions — from housing and construction, to packaging and healthcare, to automotive and consumer. For more information, visit the company's web site at www.westlake.com. Westlake (NYSE: WLK) is a global diversified industrial company that manufactures and supplies essential products that enhance the daily lives of people around the globe. Our products, now under a One Westlake brand, supply the necessary building blocks for everyday products across housing and infrastructure, packaging and healthcare, and automotive and consumer goods. Consumers gain the benefits of materials Westlake produces in products such as food packaging, medical devices, soaps and detergents, car interiors, fashion, toys, shoes, furniture, electronics, siding, stone veneer, windows, outdoor living, roofing, and pipe & fittings. Westlake is proud to contribute to driving a sustainable future through the creation of essential products that are Enhancing Your Life Every Day®. To view other career opportunities at Westlake and our family of companies, visit https://westlaketalent.com

Responsibilities

This position is responsible for operating a forklift to efficiently move product and materials around the facility while strictly adhering to all established safety policies and procedures. Key duties involve feeding production lines, transporting tiles between machinery and cure bays, and loading/unloading trucks as required for inside or outside operations.