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SCOPE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The 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.
Job Duties
• 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 work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
• 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
EXPERIENCE AND REQUIREMENTS
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.
Education and/or Experience
• 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
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The phrases “occasionally,” “regularly,” and “frequently” correspond to the following definitions: “Occasionally” means up to 1/3 of working time, “regularly” means between 1/3 and 2/3 of working time, and “frequently” means 2/3 and more working time. While performing the duties and responsibilities of this position, the employee is:
• 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
The above statements reflect the general details necessary to describe the principle functions of the occupation described and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the occupation.
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.
