Material Handler & Forklift Operator

Westlake Chemical Corp.; Bristol (TN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Westlake Chemical Corp. is seeking a Material Handler to move, stage, stock, and load finished products and materials across the facility. The role operates forklifts and other handling equipment to support production, warehouse, and shipping activities.

The ideal candidate is safety-focused, dependable, and detail-oriented in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Candidates should have basic math, reading, and teamwork skills and be comfortable with standing and lifting duties.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Six to twelve months of warehouse, shipping, manufacturing, or material-handling experience preferred.
• Powered industrial truck experience is preferred.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow pick sheets, loading instructions, safety procedures.
• Strong attention to detail with teamwork and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Safely transport moulding and other materials from production and pack lines to designated staging or stock areas.
• Move finished products from staging and storage areas for shipment.
• Pick, stage, and load products according to pick sheets, loading sheets, and shipping instructions.
• Load trucks in the correct sequence and verify product quantities for accuracy.
• Assemble moulding into units and band products as required for shipment.
• Transport cartons and materials using forklifts, carts, and other approved material-handling equipment.
• Complete required pre-use inspections of forklifts and promptly report equipment issues or unsafe conditions.
• Unload materials and place them in designated inventory locations.
• Maintain product quality in accordance with established standards.
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe work, staging, and storage areas.
• Meet established safety, quality, productivity, and accuracy standards.

Skills

Powered industrial truck training

Basic computer skills

Attention to detail

Reading & following pick sheets

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Westlake Chemical Corp. is seeking a Material Handler to move, stage, stock, and load finished products and materials across the facility. The role operates forklifts and other handling equipment to support production, warehouse, and shipping activities.

The ideal candidate is safety-focused, dependable, and detail-oriented in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Candidates should have basic math, reading, and teamwork skills and be comfortable with standing and lifting duties.