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Forklift Operator

Westlake Chemical

Oceanside (CA)

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USD 10,000 - 60,000

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Job summary

Westlake Chemical is seeking a Forklift Operator to manage the transportation of tiles and materials throughout the facility. This role involves operating a forklift, ensuring safety protocols are followed, and maintaining efficient workflow. A high school diploma and related experience are preferred.

Qualifications

  • Able to read and comprehend simple instructions.
  • 1 year of related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Operate forklift to transport tiles efficiently.
  • Perform safety checks and maintenance on the forklift.
  • Load and unload materials timely to ensure production flow.

Skills

Basic mathematical skills
Good communication skills
Team player
Reliable
High work ethic

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Forklift

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 Westlake 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

F eed 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

L oad 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)

Hourly Wages: $20.80 per hour

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US markets. The pay range is based on relevant market data in our lowest and highest geographic markets. Pay is based on several factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, experience, and skillset. Westlake is a total compensation company. Depending on the position offered, sign on payments, and other forms of compensation may be offered as part of a total compensation package (also to include a full range of medical and other benefits).

This is not necessarily an all-inclusive list of job-related responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities or may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.

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.

About the company

Westlake makes chemical and plastic products, which in turn make life better for people every day. We are a quality manufacturer and dependable global supplier of petrochemicals, plastics and building products. Our mission is to serve our clients by en...

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