Forklift Operator
About The Position
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. 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.
Requirements
- Able to read, comprehend and follow simple instructions
- 1 year of related experience
- Basic mathematical skills (i.e. ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide)
- Good communication skills
- Team player, reliable and high work ethic
- Wear all required personal protective equipment (hearing, vision and hardhat protection)
Nice To Haves
- High School Diploma preferred
Responsibilities
- 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
- 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
- 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
Benefits
- full range of medical and other benefits
- sign on payments
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
