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Career area: Manufacturing and Operations Westlake Position Type: Full Time Date Posted: 02132026 Location: US - Hazlehurst MS Job ID: R31494 Share: Facebook X LinkedIn Email Apply Now US - Hazlehurst MS
Job Summary
The Forklift Operator is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of powered industrial trucks to move raw materials, work-in-process, and finished goods throughout the manufacturing facility while adhering to all safety, quality, and operational procedures.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
• Operate forklifts safely and efficiently • Load, unload, transport, stack, and stage materials • Supply production lines with materials • Perform daily equipment inspections • Assist in monthly inventory count • Follow all safety policies and procedures • Maintain inventory accuracy and documentation • Assist with shipping and receiving activities • Maintain housekeeping standards • Perform other duties as assigned
Education and Experience
High School Diploma or GED is required Minimum 1 year forklift experience preferred Forklift certification required or ability to obtain
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:
• Sit and work on a computer stand • Use hands, handle, or feel • Reach with hands and arms • Stand from 10 to 12 hours per day • Drive a motor vehicle • Work around and close to rotating equipment • Walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl • Talk or hear • Sit and climb or balance • Regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds • Frequently lift and/or move up to 55 pounds • Specific vision abilities required include: • Close vision • Distance vision • Color vision • Peripheral vision • Ability to adjust focus
Work Environment
Manufacturing environment includes: • Dust • Outdoors • High noise levels
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.