Material Handler

Westlake Chemical Corp.; Bristol (TN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Westlake Chemical Corp. is seeking a Material Handler to move, stage, stock, and load finished products and materials across the facility. The role operates forklifts and other handling equipment to support production, warehouse, and shipping activities.

The ideal candidate is safety-focused, dependable, and detail-oriented in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Candidates should have basic math, reading, and teamwork skills and be comfortable with standing and lifting duties.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Six to twelve months of warehouse, shipping, manufacturing, or material-handling experience preferred.
• Powered industrial truck experience is preferred.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow pick sheets, loading instructions, safety procedures.
• Strong attention to detail with teamwork and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Safely transport moulding and other materials from production and pack lines to designated staging or stock areas.
• Move finished products from staging and storage areas for shipment.
• Pick, stage, and load products according to pick sheets, loading sheets, and shipping instructions.
• Load trucks in the correct sequence and verify product quantities for accuracy.
• Assemble moulding into units and band products as required for shipment.
• Transport cartons and materials using forklifts, carts, and other approved material-handling equipment.
• Complete required pre-use inspections of forklifts and promptly report equipment issues or unsafe conditions.
• Unload materials and place them in designated inventory locations.
• Maintain product quality in accordance with established standards.
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe work, staging, and storage areas.
• Meet established safety, quality, productivity, and accuracy standards.

Skills

Powered industrial truck training

Basic computer skills

Attention to detail

Reading & following pick sheets

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Material Handler

Position Summary

The Material Handler is responsible for safely and accurately moving, staging, stocking, pulling, and loading finished products and materials throughout the facility. This position operates forklifts and other material-handling equipment to support production, warehouse, and shipping operations.

The ideal candidate is safety-focused, dependable, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing and warehouse environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Safely transport moulding and other materials from production and pack lines to designated staging or stock areas.
• Move finished products from staging and storage areas for shipment.
• Pick, stage, and load products according to pick sheets, loading sheets, and shipping instructions.
• Load trucks in the correct sequence and verify product quantities for accuracy.
• Assemble moulding into units and band products as required for shipment.
• Transport cartons and materials using forklifts, carts, and other approved material-handling equipment.
• Complete required pre-use inspections of forklifts and promptly report equipment issues or unsafe conditions.
• Unload materials and place them in designated inventory locations.
• Maintain product quality in accordance with established standards.
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe work, staging, and storage areas.
• Meet established safety, quality, productivity, and accuracy standards.
• Maintain reliable and regular attendance consistent with the requirements of the position and Company policy, subject to applicable law and approved leave or accommodations.
• Perform other related duties as assigned consistent with the general nature and level of responsibility of the position.

Health, Safety & Environment

Safety is an essential part of this position. The Material Handler is expected to:

• Follow established safety policies, procedures, work instructions, and environmental requirements.
• Comply with applicable site safety programs and initiatives, including Life Critical Rules, SafeStart, and STAR.
• Safely operate forklifts and other material-handling equipment in accordance with required training and authorization.
• Complete required equipment inspections before use.
• Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Immediately report hazards, unsafe conditions, near misses, injuries, spills, and equipment concerns.
• Participate in required safety meetings, training, observations, and other safety activities.
• Stop work and notify appropriate leadership when an unsafe condition or activity is identified.
• Maintain good housekeeping and safe material-storage practices.

Education, Experience & Qualifications

Education

• High school diploma or GED preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience.

Experience

• Six to twelve months of warehouse, shipping, manufacturing, or material-handling experience preferred.
• Previous powered industrial truck or forklift experience preferred.

Skills and Qualifications

• Must successfully complete Company-required powered industrial truck training and evaluation and be authorized to operate equipment required for the position.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations necessary to count and verify product quantities.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow pick sheets, loading instructions, safety procedures, and other work instructions.
• Strong attention to detail with a focus on accuracy and quality.
• Ability to work effectively in a manufacturing and warehouse environment.
• Ability to communicate work instructions, safety information, and shipping-related information effectively with coworkers and leadership.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

The physical demands described below represent those that may be required to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to:

• Stand, walk, and sit for extended periods.
• Frequently enter and exit powered industrial trucks.
• Reach, grasp, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, push, pull, lift, and carry materials as required by the job.
• Use hands and fingers to handle materials and operate tools, equipment, and controls.
• Work in active manufacturing, warehouse, staging, and shipping areas.
• Work around moving equipment and machinery.
• Work in environments that may include elevated noise levels and temperature variations.
• Wear required personal protective equipment.

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.