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.
JOB SUMMARY
This position is responsible for operating the front end loader: a straight or articulated rubber-tired tractor-type vehicle equipped with front-mounted hydraulically powered bucket or scoop to lift and transport bulk materials to and from storage or processing areas, to feed conveyors, hoppers, or chutes, and to load trucks around the facility in an efficient manner while adhering to all established safety policies and procedures.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Comply with Westlake Safety Policies and Procedures
Regular attendance, timeliness and scheduling flexibility
Operate front end loader in a safe and effective manner and follow all safety and company policies
Perform daily safety and maintenance checks on the front-end loader to ensure safe and efficient operation. Notify the Shift Supervisor of any safety or maintenance problems immediately
Load trucks with tiles debris
Push sand to keep the piles in the assigned area
Load sand in truck hopper when needed
Perform the cleaning of slurry pump in the scheduled times
Refill Sealer and Plasticizer tanks as needed. Keep the area clean and report any leaks to Supervisor, safety and maintenance.
Maintain the area clean and in safe and efficient condition
Collect all the data and paperwork required
All other duties as assigned by supervisor
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Basic mathematical skills (i.e. ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide)
Good communication skills
Team player, reliable and high work ethic
Be able to obtain Front end loader and forklift driver license within the company policy.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
Able to read, comprehend and follow simple instructions, required.
High School Diploma preferred
1 year of related experience
EQUIPMENT AND SPECIAL MATERIALS
Operating Front end loader and Forklift, mixers, air driven pumps, moisture balance and dust collector system.
ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT
The employee should possess the ability to:
Be exposed to sounds or noise levels that maybe 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 to 50 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, vision and hardhat protection)
This is not necessarily an all-inclusive list of job related responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals 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 be an accurate reflection 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 “at will” relationship.
$25.26 per hour
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US markets. The pay range is based on relevant market data in our lowest and highest geographic markets. Pay is based on several factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, experience, and skillset. Westlake is a total compensation company. Depending on the position offered, sign on payments, and other forms of compensation may be offered as part of a total compensation package (also to include a full range of medical and other benefits).
Westlake is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable legislation.
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