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 is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of powered industrial trucks to move raw materials, work-in-process, and finished goods throughout the manufacturing facility while adhering to all safety, quality, and operational procedures. Essential Duties and Responsibilities • Operate forklifts safely and efficiently • Load, unload, transport, stack, and stage materials • Supply production lines with materials • Perform daily equipment inspections • Assist in monthly inventory count • Follow all safety policies and procedures • Maintain inventory accuracy and documentation • Assist with shipping and receiving activities • Maintain housekeeping standards • Perform other duties as assigned Education and Experience • High School Diploma or GED is required • Minimum 1 year forklift experience preferred • Forklift certification required or ability to obtain   Physical Demands While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and work on a computer, stand; use hands, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee will be required to stand from 10 to 12 hours per day.  The employee must be legally able to drive a motor vehicle.  They employee must be able to work around and close to rotating equipment. The employee frequently is required to walk; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit and climb or balance. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and frequently lift and/or move up to 55 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus. Work Environment Manufacturing environment includes: dust, outdoors, high noise levels. 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.