Forklift Operator

JOBSUMMARYThis positionis responsible foroperatingthe forklift to move product and materials around the facility in an efficient manner while adhering to all established safety policies and procedures.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Comply withWestlakeSafety Policiesand Procedures 

• Regular attendance,timelinessand 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 curebaysand 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 unloadinginner-companytransfer trucks, as well asassistancewith unloading other shipment materials, intimelymanner

• Perform daily safety and maintenance checks on the forklift to ensure safe and efficient operation. Notify the Line Supervisor of any safety or maintenance problemsimmediately

• All other duties as assigned by supervisor 

KNOWLEDGE,SKILLSAND ABILITIES 

• Basic mathematical skills (i.e.ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide)

• Good communicationskills

• Team player, reliable and high work ethic

EDUCATIONAND/OR EXPERIENCE

• Able to read,comprehendand follow simple instructions,.

• High School Diploma preferred

• 1 year of related experience

EQUIPMENT AND SPECIAL MATERIALS

• Forklift, mixers, air driven pumps, moisturebalanceand dust collector system.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKENVIRONMENT

The employee shouldpossessthe ability to:

• Be exposed to sounds or noise levels thatmaybe 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 to50 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,visionand hardhat protection)

This is not necessarily an all-inclusive list ofjob relatedresponsibilities, duties, skills, efforts,requirementsor working conditions. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject topossible modificationtoreasonably accommodateindividuals with disabilities or may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. While this is intended to bean accuratereflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned.  This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “atwill” relationship.