Forklift Operator

• Comply with Westlakes 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
• 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
• 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

• Basic mathematical skills (i.e. ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide)
• Good communication skills
• Team player, reliable and high work ethic

• Able to read, comprehend and follow simple instructions, required.
• High School Diploma preferred
• 1 year of related experience

• Forklift, mixers, air driven pumps, moisture balance and dust collector system.

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)

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.