Forklift

Westlake Chemical Corp.; Vaughan; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift premium

Night shift

Incentives

Job summary

Westlake Chemical Corporation in Vaughan, Ontario, is seeking a Warehouse Forklift Operator to safely and efficiently operate the forklift in the dedicated warehouse area during straight night shifts.

You will perform pre-inspections, logs, move beds, ensure crossbars, stock packaging supplies, and support production while adhering to HSE policies.

If you are a reliable team player with Grade 12 and forklift certification, this role offers shift premium and additional incentives.

Qualifications

• Must have completed Grade 12 or equivalent.
• Forklift certification through Company sponsored training program.
• Demonstrates ability to operate machinery safely and efficiently.
• Ability to complete reports accurately and legibly.
• Good communication skills and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Perform a pre-inspection prior to using forklifts at shift start and fill in the pre-inspection checklist.
• Fill in Forklift key in/out log sheet when keys are taken for use or returned after use.
• Move blue beds loaded with finished goods to designated warehouse location for storage.
• Ensure blue beds loaded with finished goods have two crossbars before moving.
• Place empty blue beds on pick & place gantry transfer conveyor bed.
• Inspect blue beds for faults and mechanical defects prior to placing them on conveyor bed.
• Supply production lines with all packaging supplies when needed.
• Remove orange beds and skids from production lines when empty.
• Follow all HSE forklift safety policy and report incidents when they occur.
• Use manual glue machine to close any box with an open flap on a blue bed prior to moving to the warehouse.
• Inspect the manual glue machine prior to use at shift start.
• Provide supplies for WIP products and move finished product to designated warehouse area.
• Adhere to all company policies and procedures.
• Ensure blue beds and cross bars are readily available for the pick & place gantry for all lines.
• Perform tasks in other areas of warehouse when required.
• Ensure blue bed storage area on production floor is neatly organized.
• Follow all warehouse safety and operational procedures.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Skills

Good communication skills

Team player

Safety-conscious

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent

Forklift certification

Tools

Forklift

Job description

SUMMARY

Reporting to the Warehouse Department, this position is responsible for the Safe and Efficient operation of the forklift assigned to the Warehouse area.

MUST BE ABLE TO WORK STRAIGHT NIGHT SHIFTS

Shift Premium & Additional Incentives offered

Rate of pay: $24.74/hr

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

May include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Perform a pre-inspection prior to using forklifts at shift start and fill in the pre-inspection checklist, reporting any observed fault or abnormality to the shift supervisor or lead hand.
• Fill in Forklift key in/out log sheet when keys are taken for use or returned after use.
• Move blue beds loaded with finished goods from pick & place gantry (Line Robot) to designated warehouse location for storage.
• Ensure blue beds loaded with finished goods have two crossbars before they are moved to the warehouse.
• Place empty blue beds on pick & place gantry transfer conveyor bed.
• Inspect blue beds for faults and mechanical defects prior to placing them on pick & place gantry transfer conveyor bed.
• Supply production lines with all packaging supplies when needed, including packing boxes loaded on orange beds and skids.
• Remove orange beds and skids from the production lines when empty or during a product change.
• Follow all HSE forklift safety policy, rules, and regulations always and report incidents when they occur.
• Use the manual glue machine to close any box with an open flap on a blue bed prior to moving to the warehouse.
• Inspect the manual glue machine prior to use at shift start, reporting any faults or abnormality observed, to the supervisor or lead hand.
• Provide supplies for WIP products such as DOCP to production when needed and move the finished product to the designated location in the warehouse.
• Always adhere to all company policies and procedures.
• Ensure blue beds and cross bars are readily available for the pick & place gantry for all operational lines.
• Perform task in other areas of warehouse when required.
• Ensure blue bed storage area on the production floor is neatly organized.
• Follow all warehouse safety and operational procedures.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Must have completed Grade 12 or equivalent
• Previous manufacturing experience is an asset but not a requirement
• Forklift certification acquired through Company sponsored training program
• Demonstrates ability to operate machinery safely and efficiently
• Ability to complete reports accurately and legibly
• Good communication skills
• Team player, strong interpersonal skills

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.

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