Forklift Driver

Westlake Chemical Corporation; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Westlake Chemical Corporation in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a forklift operator to move product and materials around the facility. The role includes operating forklifts inside and outside, feeding production lines, loading and unloading trucks, and performing daily safety checks while complying with all safety policies.

Qualified candidates should read and follow simple instructions, have a High School Diploma (preferred), and about 1 year of related experience.

Qualifications

• Able to read, comprehend and follow simple instructions.
• High School Diploma preferred.
• 1 year of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklift inside the facility to move racks of tiles and materials.
• Operate forklift outside to load/unload trucks and transfer items between areas.
• Perform daily safety and maintenance checks on the forklift and report issues.
• Feed production lines by moving tiles and racks as needed.
• Adhere to all safety policies and company procedures and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Basic math

Communication

Team player

Strong work ethic

Education

High School Diploma preferred

Tools

Forklift

Job description

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 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.