Westlake Chemical Corporation is hiring: Forklift Operator in Lake Wales

Position Scope:

Under supervision of the Yard Manager, the Yard Forklift Operator is responsible for operating forklift equipment in the loading and unloading of tile and other shipment materials while adhering to established safety procedures.

Position Responsibilities:

Duties/Responsibilities

• Work safely and help maintain a safe work environment.
• Load trucks with the proper tile color and profile, in a timely manner.
• Unload inner company transfer trucks and assist with unloading other shipment materials, in a timely manner.
• Complete all shipping and receiving documents, recording pick sheets/slip changes with product loaded.
• Maintain accurate inventory levels and document all scrap material.
• Participate in yearly/monthly inventory counting/reconciliation.
• Review all product loads to ensure they meet quality specifications (Zero Breakage).
• Follow all safety and environmental protection rules and procedures.
• Present oneself in a professional manner to internal/external customers.
• Adhere to all housekeeping rules and procedures for the yard and forklift.
• Complete the Forklift Check Sheet daily.
• Perform other duties as directed.

JOB-RELATED QUALIFICATION STANDARDS:

Education

• High School Diploma preferred.

Knowledge/Skills

• Basic math skills.
• Typing: 40 wpm suggested.
• SAP enterprise software and Microsoft Office highly desirable.
• Good communication skills.
• Team player, reliable, and high work ethic.

Work Experience

• One year of related experience.

Licenses or Certificates

• Forklift Certification.

Physical Demands

• General office activities - walking, standing, sitting, talking, typing, etc.
• Driving.
• Lifting heavy materials, up to 50 lbs.
• Walking, standing, sitting, climbing.
• Maintaining a safe and orderly work environment for self and others.

Mental Demands - Must have the ability to:

• Place utmost importance on working safely.
• Communicate effectively and tactfully with managers and other personnel, in person and on the telephone.
• Pay close attention to detail.
• Organize work effectively.
• Work well under time constraints.
• Handle multiple tasks.
• Adapt to a fast-paced environment.
• Work independently as needed.

PHYSICAL HAZARDS -- Health and Safety Concerns

• General manufacturing environment.
• Driving.
• Use of personal protective equipment required.
• Lifting may be necessary at times (up to 50 lbs).
• Working in standard environmental/weather conditions.

EQUIPMENT AND SPECIAL MATERIALS

Forklift

General office equipment including computer, printer, telephone, photocopy, etc.

REMARKS: Management has the right to add or change duties and job requirements at any time. The employer may consider whether the individual applying for or holding the position is qualified, including whether the person can perform the essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.