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Forklift Operator

Company:
Westlake Chemical
Location:
Columbus, OH
Posted:
April 24, 2025
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Description:

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.

Pay Rate - $19.41 per hour + $2.00 per hour shift differential for night shift

*New employees are eligible for a $1,000 sign-on bonus*

Royal Building Products, a vinyl siding manufacturer, has a full-time opening for a Forklift Operator. This position is responsible for driving forklifts, pulling inventory, storing materials, palletizing, loading inventory, labeling and packing.

Candidates must be able to work a rotating 12hour shift; 7:00am-7:00pm or 7:00pm-7:00am.

OUR BENEFITS INCLUDE:

Work Life Balance: Work 3-4 shifts per week and have a 3-day weekend every other week!

Paid lunches and breaks every shift

Paid vacation and paid holidays beginning day one of employment – Up to 160 hours*

5 Bonuses per year based on plant performance

401(k) with company match up to 4%, plus an annual 3% contribution

Free Safety Shoes

Free Prescription Safety Glasses

Tuition Reimbursement

Medical, Dental and Vision insurance beginning day one of employment

Short Term and Long-Term Disability Benefits

Fitness Reimbursement

Monthly Employee Appreciation Events

Employee Assistance Program

Free Basic Life Insurance (2x your salary)

*Vacation hours are prorated based on start date.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Operate a forklift and complete daily forklift checklist

Accurately scan all inventory

Generate labels

Weigh scrap racks

Replenish skids

Maintain good housekeeping

Maintain safety standards as posted in work areas

QUALIFICATION & SKILL REQUIREMENTS

Forklift License

Ability to use an RF Scanner

Ability to count and do basic math

Listen to and follow instructions

Problem solving skills

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to hold, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear. The employee must lift, carry and/or move up to 30 lbs. frequently. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. In addition, mobility to cover 2 facilities (North & South Plant) is required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This position works in a fast-paced manufacturing facility. Noise level commensurate with large machinery. Ear and eye protection must be worn at all times and steel toed shoes and long pants are required. Temperatures, although maintained, can be affected by outside weather conditions.

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.

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