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Westlake Chemical; Shafter (CA); On-site; USD 49,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Westlake Pipe & Fittings, a Westlake division, is seeking a forklift operator to handle loading and unloading shipments, and to maintain safe storage of finished products. The role requires reading tape measures, and adhering to all safety policies while coordinating with drivers and inventory teams.

Responsibilities include accurate loading for outbound shipments, inventory tracking, and completing required paperwork.

Qualifications

• Requires a High School Diploma or GED.
• Must be able to read and interpret measurement tools like a tape measure.
• Ability to write routine reports and maintain documentation.

Responsibilities

• Load outbound shipments safely and accurately onto flatbed trailers.
• Unload inbound shipments safely and store product properly.
• Maintain area cleanliness and safe work environment.
• Assist in inventory tracking and reporting.
• Operate forklift and related equipment in a safe manner.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety procedures

Inventory tracking

Tape measure reading

Team coordination

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

DSI

Telnet

Keytroller

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. Westlake Pipe & Fittings, a Westlake division (NYSE:WLK), is one of the largest polyvinyl chloride pipe and fittings manufacturer in North America. With 23 manufacturing and distribution locations, the company supplies gasketed, solvent weld and restrained joint pipes and a wide range of fittings for a diverse list of markets including municipal water and sewer, plumbing, water well, pool and spa, and agricultural and turf irrigation. Westlake Pipe & Fittings is an industry leader in product development with Certa-Lok® spline-lock technology and product systems that are focused on building A Better Foundation. To learn more, visit the website at WestlakePipe.com and follow us on LinkedIn and Facebook.

SUMMARY

Responsible for transfer and storage of finished product as well as loading product for shipment to customers. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintains a safe working environment for employees, customers & carriers
• Load outbound shipments safely and accurately onto flatbed trailers for shipment
• Unload inbound shipments safely
• Responsible for safe and proper product storage
• Assists in inventory tracking
• Comply with all Company policies and procedures
• Certified as a Forklift Operator with a proven record to safe operation
• Uses a variety of tools and instruments to asses, inspect and move product
• Must maintain area to be clean and free from safety hazards
• Enter material weights and move product into DSI and Telnet
• Complete paperwork as required by properly documenting all inventory transitions
• Safely operates powered industrial truck to move product
• This position is responsible for the care, inspection and routine maintenance of his or her lift
• The lift truck operators check list should be completed before the beginning of the shift and prior to use and entered in the Keytroller program on the lift
• May relieve employees for meal breaks
• Must be able to read a tape measure
• All other duties as assigned

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Requires a High School Diploma or GED
• Must be able to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; climb or balance; and talk or hear.
• The employee frequently is required to perform repetitive bending, stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and taste or smell.
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, outside weather conditions, extreme cold, and extreme heat. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, risk of electrical shock, and vibration. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US markets. The base pay range for this position is $23.41 to $27.31 This 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. Dependent on the position offered, sign on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package (also to include a full range of medical and other benefits).

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.

Westlake is a global manufacturer and supplier of materials and innovative products that enhance life every day. Headquartered in Houston, with operations in Asia, Europe and North America, we provide the building blocks for vital solutions — from housing and construction, to packaging and healthcare, to automotive and consumer. For more information, visit the company's web site at www.westlake.com.

Westlake (NYSE: WLK) is a global diversified industrial company that manufactures and supplies essential products that enhance the daily lives of people around the globe. Our products, now under a One Westlake brand, supply the necessary building blocks for everyday products across housing and infrastructure, packaging and healthcare, and automotive and consumer goods. Consumers gain the benefits of materials Westlake produces in products such as food packaging, medical devices, soaps and detergents, car interiors, fashion, toys, shoes, furniture, electronics, siding, stone veneer, windows, outdoor living, roofing, and pipe & fittings. Westlake is proud to contribute to driving a sustainable future through the creation of essential products that are Enhancing Your Life Every Day®.

To view other career opportunities at Westlake and our family of companies, visit https://westlaketalent.com