Material Handler

Westlake Management Services, Inc.; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Westlake Chemical Corp. is seeking a Material Handler to safely move and stage finished products and materials within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

The role involves operating forklifts and related equipment to support production, warehouse, and shipping operations. The ideal candidate will be safety-focused, dependable, and detail-oriented, with 6–12 months of warehouse or material-handling experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or equivalent experience.
• Six to twelve months of warehouse, shipping, manufacturing, or material-handling experience preferred.
• Must complete powered industrial truck training and be authorized to operate equipment.

Responsibilities

• Safely transport moulding and materials to staging or stock areas.
• Move finished products to areas for shipment.
• Load trucks in correct sequence and verify quantities.
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas.
• Meet safety, quality, productivity, and accuracy standards.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety procedures

Manufacturing environment

Basic math

Team communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Equivalent mix of education and experience

Tools

Powered industrial trucks

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.

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

• 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.

Equal Opportunity Employment

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

Westlake is a global manufacturer and supplier of materials and innovative products that enhance life every day. Headquartered in Houston, with operations in Asia, Europe and North America, we provide the building blocks for vital solutions — from housing and construction, to packaging and healthcare, to automotive and consumer. For more information, visit the company's web site at www.westlake.com. Westlake (NYSE: WLK) is a global diversified industrial company that manufactures and supplies essential products that enhance the daily lives of people around the globe. Our products, now under a One Westlake brand, supply the necessary building blocks for everyday products across housing and infrastructure, packaging and healthcare, and automotive and consumer goods. Consumers gain the benefits of materials Westlake produces in products such as food packaging, medical devices, soaps and detergents, car interiors, fashion, toys, shoes, furniture, electronics, siding, stone veneer, windows, outdoor living, roofing, and pipe & fittings. Westlake is proud to contribute to driving a sustainable future through the creation of essential products that are Enhancing Your Life Every Day®. To view other career opportunities at Westlake and our family of companies, visit https://westlaketalent.com