Material Handler
Westfield, MA, United States
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
The Material Handler is responsible for the safe operation of conveyance systems, forklifts, powered pallet jacks, multi directional forklift and any other equipment as assigned. In addition, the Material Handler is responsible for the daily checks, reporting and maintenance activities for the assigned equipment.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Comply with company Safety Policies and Procedures
Adheres to all safety and company standards while performing job functions
Reports any safety concerns or violations to supervisor
Performs pre-operation and post-operation inspection of the equipment and ensures windows, lights, mirrors, and equipment are clean
Reports any necessary equipment repairs to supervisor. Safely and productively operates equipment complying with manufacturer and company approved techniques
Achieves maximum productivity while operating equipment
Checks and maintains fluid levels in equipment, including fuel
Moves equipment to and from central warehouse using assigned equipment
Ensures that equipment is properly cleaned, serviced, and stored at the end of each shift
Cleans tracks or wheels and moving components on equipment
Regular attendance, timeliness and scheduling flexibility
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions
Demonstrate ability to safely operate and maintain equipment
Working knowledge of hazards and safety precautions common to equipment operations
Ability and willingness to work rotating on-call shifts, weekends, holidays and overtime
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
The employee should have the following: High School Diploma or equivalent and training or certification in relevant skill or trade
1 - 2 years' experience in a relevant field
ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT
The employee should possess the ability to: Be exposed to sounds or noise levels that maybe uncomfortable
Prolong standing on concrete or in stationary position for up to twelve hours per workday
Complete repetitive movements
Wear all required personal protective equipment (hearing, vision and hardhat protection)
Lift/move/transport items up to 50 pounds
Ability to move or traverse about the facilities and in and out of equipment
Must be able to ascend/descend stairs or ladders
Ability to work around dust, chemicals, and other substances, and in various environmental conditions
Moderate to high physical effort required.
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.
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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