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. SUMMARY Reporting to the Shipping Supervisor, this position is responsible for the Safe and Efficient operation of the forklift assigned to the Shipping area. Pay Rate: $23.34/hr MUST BE ABLE TO WORK STRAIGHT NIGHT SHIFT (10PM TO 6AM) DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES May include, but are not limited to, the following: Perform a pre-shift inspection of the Forklift Complete pre-shift Daily Inspection form and hand-in at the start of shift Operate equipment/machinery following all Safety procedures Load and unload trucks Report any equipment malfunctions to Maintenance or Shipping Supervisor Monitor Quality of material and product being handled and report any deficiencies to Shipping Supervisor Ensure that material is stored in appropriate/designated storage areas Ensure accuracy of material supplied to Production line Maintain housekeeping/cleaning of equipment and around assigned work area Participate in Department and Company meetings as applicable Participate in mid and year-end inventory count if needed Comply with all company policies and procedures, including Health and Safety, as applicable Perform other duties as assigned by the Shipping Supervisor/Manager EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS Must have completed Grade 12 or equivalent Previous manufacturing experience is an asset but not a requirement Forklift certification acquired through Company sponsored training program Demonstrates ability to operate machinery safely and efficiently Ability to complete reports accurately and legibly Good communication skills Team player, strong interpersonal skills 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
