Material Handler

Westlake Chemical; Shelby Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Westlake Chemical in Shelby Charter Township, MI is seeking a Material Handler to support manufacturing by ensuring materials are stocked and readily available for production lines. The role requires maintaining orderly packout storage and component areas, recording production completions and inventory transfers, and complying with safety and 5S guidelines.

The successful candidate will have a valid driver’s license, strong communication, attention to detail, and the ability to work with minimal

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in documentation.

Responsibilities

• Ensure materials are available for operating cells (raw materials, packaging, pallets).
• Maintain packout and component storage areas in neat order.
• Record production completions and inventory transfers.
• Inspect forklifts and log information.
• Follow 5S guidelines and assist with physical inventories.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Attention to detail

Ability to work with minimal supervis​

Valid Driver's License

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

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 RELATIONSHIPS

Reports to: Manufacturing Manager and Foremen

PRIMARY PURPOSE

Perform material handler duties as assigned.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Ensure that operating cells have required materials, such as:

• Raw materials Packaging
• Pallets and Crates Bulk pack crates
• Scrap crates Gaskets
• Collars Other assembly components

• Maintain packout storage area (UNA) in a neat and orderly fashion.
• Maintain component and packaging storage areas in a neat and orderly fashion.
• Maintain manufacturing floor in a neat and orderly fashion when assigned to this area.
• Wrap and tag all production and transfer to the appropriate location.
• Record production completions and inventory transfers with use of DSI units.
• Assist with establishing priorities in packout when assigned to this area.
• Change material on machines when assigned to the manufacturing area.
• Monitor raw material supply to all machines when assigned to the manufacturing area.
• Follow and comply with 5S guidelines.
• Assist with physical inventories.
• Inspect forklifts and log information utilizing appropriate forms.
• Comply with all Employee Conduct and Work Rules.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Meet qualifications of job through education, training or prior experience.
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to work under minimal supervision in a fast paced environment.
• Must have a valid Driver's License.
• Minimum High School Diploma or equivalent.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Must be physically able to perform all tasks and duties as described throughout this job description including ability to bend, stoop and carry heavy objects weighing up to 40 pounds. Sufficiently mobile to function in a shop floor environment that includes the ability to crawl, kneel, lift, pull, sit, stand and walk for shifts lasting up to 12 hours and the ability to climb ladders or platforms on machines. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

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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