Material Handler

Westlake Chemical; Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 45,460,800 - 74,390,400; Full time

Job summary

Westlake Chemical in Lenexa, KS is seeking a Material Handler to safely operate a powered industrial vehicle and support material handling, shipping and receiving.

You will work in a diverse team, maintain 5S/Safety, verify shipments, and assist with inventory. High school diploma and 1-2 years in a related field required; forklift or pallet jack certification preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 1-2 years of experience in a relevant field preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret shipping/receiving documents.
• Basic computer skills and data entry ability.
• Certification for forklift/pallet jack is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklift to load/unload pallets and move materials safely.
• Verify outgoing shipments for accuracy and quality/quantity.
• Assist with receiving, storing, and distributing items to production.
• Maintain clean and organized material storage areas and receiving area (5S).
• Support inventory counts and participate in yearly physical inventory.

Skills

Forklift operation

Inventory management

Reading shipping documents

Basic computer skills

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Sit-down forklift

Electric pallet jack

Job description

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 a Powered Industrial Vehicle (PIV) to assist with material handling, shipping, receiving and other activities. The list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may expand to include other duties and responsibilities, as management may deem necessary.

Essential Functions

• Comply with company Safety Policies and Procedures
• Loads and unloads materials (4x16 pallets) onto or from trucks by forklift as required.
• Loading and verification of outgoing shipments for accuracy and quality/quantity of part numbers.
• Verify products picked match the shipping order.
• Ensure items received are delivered and put away daily.
• Ensure material storage areas and receiving area are kept clean from debris and trash.
• Distribute requested items to production line in an accurate and timely fashion as needed.
• Improve and maintain plant and outside yard 5S/Safety.
• Manually handle product combining and sorting material from pallet to pallet.
• Assist with yearly Physical Inventory.
• Other projects as requested.
• Regular attendance, timeliness and scheduling flexibility.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Sort, stage & load pallets and related material in a safe manner following Westlake Forklift Safe Operation guidelines and policies.
• Assist in inventory management of pallets to ensure production operations continue without interruption.
• Required to operate a sit-down forklift and/or electric pallet jack in a safe and efficient manner.
• Able to effectively work within a diverse team environment and be productive while unsupervised.
• Basic Computer skills.
• Must be able to read and interpret documents such as shipping/receiving information.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
• Some minor pallet repairs.

Education and/or Experience

High School Diploma or equivalent and training or certification in relevant skill or trade. 1-2 years' experience in a relevant field.

Physical Requirements / Work Environment

• Expose to sounds or noise levels that may be uncomfortable.
• Withstand exposure to temperature extremes inside or out.
• Prolonged standing or stationary position.
• Complete repetitive movements.
• Bend and/or twist.
• Lift/move/transport items up to 50 pounds.
• Move or traverse about the facilities.
• Work around dust, chemicals, and other substances, and in various environmental conditions.
• Wear all required personal protective equipment (hearing, vision and hardhat protection).
• Work split shift (train off shifts on safety concerns and changes).
• Clarity of hearing and speech.
• Climb, balance or smell.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Westlake is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable legislation.