Shipping, Forklift Operator

Overview

Summary This job requires the identification, safe handling and accurate storage, and placement of product following inspection. Operator must coordinate with Quality Assurance technicians to allow for timely movement of production into inventory after inspection. Must follow established practices for safe, organized, and orderly storage of product. Knowledge of yard layout, products, production levels, and forklift operation is essential. Development of skills for assessing load parameters allowing the safe, accurate, and efficient placement of finished product on flatbed trailers to insure maximum loading, while maintaining stable transport properties is also required.

Individual will also assist other shipping personnel with load preparation, inventory counts, inventory status assessment, unloading raw materials and other duties as required by the Shipping Supervisor.

• Identify every product that leaves production, and following proper inspection, transport the production into the yard to the appropriate storage location.
• Maintain inventory organization, packaging and storage integrity in preparation for shipment. Puts together partial units for Shipping Operator A & B, as needed. Ensure that shipments contain no damaged or sub-standard product and no improperly assembled units. Repair broken or incomplete units.
• Be accountable for safe operation of forklift and for preventing damage to product and other assets. Develop skills in loading product on transport vehicles. Develop skills for operating handheld computers and using established procedures for inventory, loading, and scrapping.
• Maintain constant contact with Supervisor and Shipping team with respect to all shipping priorities and progress.
• Keep yard clear of debris. Assist other shipping and plant personnel as needed. Perform daily inspections and maintenance checks on equipment. Follow safe work habits and contribute to a positive attitude and focus on company goals.
• Provide input at shift meetings concerning goals, problems, and accomplishments. Perform other duties as instructed by the Supervisor.

• There must be proficiency in all aspects of the job. Successful performance requires the individual to maintain a personal sense of urgency and the ability to perform at optimum levels at all times. A background check is mandatory.
• Employee must have a safe work record, display safe work practices, and does NOT require repeated or infrequent reminders to follow safety procedures. Employee must meet company’s attendance requirements stipulated on skill tests to be considered for promotion.

EDUCATION And/or EXPERIENCE
A high school diploma or G.E.D. is not required for employment. Previous forklift experience is preferred. Employee must have a minimum of 4 months experience as Shipping Operator
- Trainee to be considered for this level. Although time in position is a requirement it will not be the only factor in advancement and does not guarantee advancement.

See Physical Requirement listed below.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving vehicles, both forklifts and tractor-trailers, in the yard. The work is outdoors. The employee is exposed to all weather conditions, fumes or airborne particles, and vibration.

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 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable legislation.