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Driver

Westlake Chemical
United States, Texas, Houston
Dec 02, 2025
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 CDL Truck Driver position requires an experienced driver to support our supply chain logistics department in a safe and timely manner. This role plays a critical part in ensuring ontime deliveries, maintaining accurate documentation, and upholding Westlake's logistics operations with reliability, professionalism, and a positive attitude. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Comply with Westlake Safety Policies. Regular attendance, timeliness and scheduling flexibility. Provide safety leadership in promoting and creating a zero-injury safety culture. . Transport finished goods and raw materials to and from manufacturing plants, retail, or distribution centers. Inspect vehicles for mechanical issues and safety concerns; perform preventative maintenance. Plan routes and meet delivery schedules. Document and maintain accurate trip records, including: Driver's logbook Equipment inspection logs Trip reports Daily Timesheets Fuel and toll receipts Load weight tickets Customer delivery receipts Input "macros" into the automated system for each stage of loading and unloading. Comply with truck driving rules and regulations (size, weight, route designations, parking, and break periods) as well as company policies. Maneuver trucks into loading and unloading positions safely. Collect and verify delivery instructions. Report defects, accidents, or violations promptly. Maintain regular attendance, punctuality, and scheduling flexibility. KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES Handson experience with electronic equipment and software (GPS, AVL units, CB, etc.). Ability to drive long hours and travel regularly. Extensive knowledge of applicable truck driving rules and regulations. Clean driving record with no recent moving violations. Adaptability and foresight to handle unexpected situations (traffic, weather, etc.). Willingness to submit to background/drug checks and provide employment references. EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS High school diploma or equivalent, with training or certification in a relevant skill or trade. Successful completion of a CDL Driver Training Course is a plus. Must hold a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL). Must maintain a current Medical Examiner's Certificate and Compliance Certificate. 1-2 years of relevant driving experience preferred. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The employee must be able to: Work in environments with high noise levels. Withstand exposure to extreme temperatures (indoors and outdoors). Stand or remain stationary for prolonged periods. Perform repetitive movements, bending, and twisting. Lift, move, and transport items up to 50 pounds. Traverse facilities and work around dust, chemicals, and other substances. Wear required personal protective equipment (hearing, vision, protection). ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 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. 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.