Forklift Driver

Westlake Chemical; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Westlake Chemical in Phoenix, AZ seeks a forklift operator to move product and materials efficiently while maintaining safety policies.

You will operate inside and outside forklifts, load and unload trucks, and perform daily safety checks. A high school diploma is preferred and 1 year of related experience is desirable. The role requires adaptability, good communication, and teamwork in a fast-paced production environment.

Qualifications

• Basic math skills for everyday calculations.
• Good communication with team and supervisors.
• Team player with reliable work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklift to move product and materials.
• Load/unload trucks and transfer tiles as needed.
• Perform daily safety and maintenance checks on the forklift.
• Follow safety policies and procedures at all times.
• Work both inside and outside the facility as required.

Skills

Basic math

Communication skills

Team player

Education

High School Diploma preferred

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

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)

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