Forklift Driver

Westlake Management Services; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Westlake Management Services is seeking a forklift operator to move products and materials around the facility, following all safety policies. The role supports production lines by feeding them with tile racks and ensuring timely handling of shipments.

The ideal candidate will have a High School Diploma (preferred) and at least 1 year of related experience, with strong attention to safety and reliability. This is an on-site position located in Arizona.

Qualifications

• Basic mathematical skills required.
• Good communication and teamwork.
• High School Diploma preferred; 1 year of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklift to move product and materials around the facility safely.
• Feed production lines by handling tile racks and moving materials on the line.
• Load trucks with tile colors and profiles accurately and promptly.
• Unload inter-company transfer trucks and assist with other shipments as needed.
• Perform daily safety and maintenance checks on the forklift and report issues.

Skills

Basic math

Good communication

Team player

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Forklift

Mixers

Job 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 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

• 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)

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