Front End Loader

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  

• Pr