Safety‑Focused Warehouse Forklift Operator

Westlake Chemical; Okeechobee (FL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Westlake is seeking a Forklift Operator to support material handling, shipping, receiving, and related tasks in a safe, efficient manner. The role requires operating sit-down forklifts and pallet jacks, maintaining 5S standards, and collaborating with production teams to keep operations flowing smoothly.

The position involves physical work, exposure to varying environments, and adherence to safety guidelines. High school diploma or equivalent and relevant certification are expected.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent and training or certification in relevant skill or trade.
• 1–2 years' experience in a relevant field.
• Ability to read and interpret shipping/receiving information.
• Basic computer skills and data entry abilities.

Responsibilities

• Comply with company Safety Policies and Procedures.
• Loads and unloads materials (4x16 pallets) onto or from trucks by forklift.
• Loading and verification of outgoing shipments for accuracy and quality/quantity of part numbers.
• Verify products picked match the shipping order.
• Ensure items received are delivered and put away daily.
• Ensure material storage areas and receiving area are kept clean.
• Distribute requested items to production line in an accurate and timely fashion.
• Improve and maintain plant and outside yard 5S/Safety.
• Manually handle product combining and sorting material from pallet to pallet.
• Assist with yearly Physical Inventory.
• Regular attendance, timeliness, and scheduling flexibility.

Skills

Forklift operation

Inventory management

Safety compliance

Teamwork

Basic computer skills

Shipping/receiving docs

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Certification in relevant skill

Job description

Westlake is seeking a Forklift Operator to support material handling, shipping, receiving, and related tasks in a safe, efficient manner. The role requires operating sit-down forklifts and pallet jacks, maintaining 5S standards, and collaborating with production teams to keep operations flowing smoothly.

The position involves physical work, exposure to varying environments, and adherence to safety guidelines. High school diploma or equivalent and relevant certification are expected.