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Forklift Operator

Westlake Royal Building Products
Columbus, OH Full Time
POSTED ON 6/4/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/20/2026
Pay Rate - $19.99 per hour $2.00 per hour shift differential for night shift.

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

Westlake 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; 7:00pm-7:00am.

Please contact Ed Baldwin if interested.

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.

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 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.

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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