Westlake
Shipping & Receiving Forklift Operator
Westlake, Salisbury, North Carolina, United States, 28147
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Scope and Responsibilities Thedos forklift operator is responsible for safely operating a forklift to assist with material handling, shipping, receiving and other activities. The list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may expand to include other duties and responsibilities, as management may deem necessary.
Job Duties
Loads and unloads materials (4x16 pallets) onto or from trucks by forklift as required
Loading and verification of outgoing shipments for accuracy and quality/quantity of part numbers. Verify products picked match the shipping order
Ensure items received are delivered and put away daily
Ensure material storage areas and receiving area are kept clean from debris and trash
Distribute requested items to production line in an accurate and timely fashion as needed
Improve and maintain plant and outside yard 5S/Safety
Manually handle product combining and sorting material from pallet to pallet
Assist with yearly Physical Inventory
Other projects as requested
Work Environment
The employee works in a warehouse environment where the noise level is loud
The employee frequently is outdoors during various times of the year exposed to elements
The employee regularly works near moving vehicles
Experience and Requirements To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.
Education and/or Experience
Must be able to read and interpret documents such as shipping/receiving information
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form
Proficient in the use of a computer
One year related work experience preferred
3 plus years forklift experience required
High school diploma preferred
Physical Demands
Frequently required to stand for extended periods of time
Frequently required to walk
Regularly required to reach above shoulders
Regularly required to use hands to manipulate keyboard
Regularly required to talk and listen
Frequently required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally required to assist with two‑person lift and/or move of up to 70 pounds
Specific vision requirements for this position include close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less); ability to read data on a computer monitor
Ability to read handwritten and/or computer‑generated material
Equal Opportunity Employment Statement Westlake is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable legislation.
Additional Information
Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Management and Manufacturing
Industries: Chemical Manufacturing
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Shipping & Receiving Forklift Operator
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Westlake
Scope and Responsibilities Thedos forklift operator is responsible for safely operating a forklift to assist with material handling, shipping, receiving and other activities. The list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may expand to include other duties and responsibilities, as management may deem necessary.
Job Duties
Loads and unloads materials (4x16 pallets) onto or from trucks by forklift as required
Loading and verification of outgoing shipments for accuracy and quality/quantity of part numbers. Verify products picked match the shipping order
Ensure items received are delivered and put away daily
Ensure material storage areas and receiving area are kept clean from debris and trash
Distribute requested items to production line in an accurate and timely fashion as needed
Improve and maintain plant and outside yard 5S/Safety
Manually handle product combining and sorting material from pallet to pallet
Assist with yearly Physical Inventory
Other projects as requested
Work Environment
The employee works in a warehouse environment where the noise level is loud
The employee frequently is outdoors during various times of the year exposed to elements
The employee regularly works near moving vehicles
Experience and Requirements To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.
Education and/or Experience
Must be able to read and interpret documents such as shipping/receiving information
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form
Proficient in the use of a computer
One year related work experience preferred
3 plus years forklift experience required
High school diploma preferred
Physical Demands
Frequently required to stand for extended periods of time
Frequently required to walk
Regularly required to reach above shoulders
Regularly required to use hands to manipulate keyboard
Regularly required to talk and listen
Frequently required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally required to assist with two‑person lift and/or move of up to 70 pounds
Specific vision requirements for this position include close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less); ability to read data on a computer monitor
Ability to read handwritten and/or computer‑generated material
Equal Opportunity Employment Statement Westlake is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable legislation.
Additional Information
Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Management and Manufacturing
Industries: Chemical Manufacturing
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