Shipper-Afternoons

Westlake Chemical; Houston (TX); On-site; CAD 30,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Westlake Chemical seeks a warehouse associate in Canada to review shipping orders, process orders, and maintain an efficient, safe yard and warehouse. You will stock, label and repack items, and support packaging and recovery programs.

The role requires forklift certification, basic English literacy and math skills, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds, with duties performed in a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment.

Qualifications

• Lift truck certification (Counterbalance, order picker and reach truck) required.
• Ability to read, write, understand and communicate effectively in English.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical functions (addition, subtraction, multiplication and division).
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds/23 kilograms.

Responsibilities

• Review shipping orders as distributed by shipping supervisor.
• Process orders accordingly (i.e. picking orders).
• Ensure that yard and warehouse are organized in a manner that maximizes efficiency, safety and customer order turnaround.
• Put away all finished product from Fabrication and Assembly area (stock stored inside and outside) in the designated warehouse spaces.
• Construct packaging i.e Skids/Gaylords Inspect packaging.
• Repack damaged products.
• Apply labels as required (i.e. barcodes).
• Keep work area clean (i.e. yard, bundle area).
• Place scrap material in designated material bins (i.e. wood, strapping, cardboard).
• Participate in the PVC Recovery program, ensure recycling of: broken pipe scrap pipe.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Senior Management.

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.

Wage $26.60 per hour $.50 Afternoon Shift Premium Shift Afternoon

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Review shipping orders as distributed by shipping supervisor.
• Process orders accordingly (i.e. picking orders)
• Ensure that yard and warehouse are organized in a manner that maximizes efficiency, safety and customer order turnaround.
• Put away all finished product from Fabrication and Assembly area (stock stored inside and outside) in the designated warehouse spaces.
• Construct packaging i.e Skids/Gaylords Inspect packaging.
• Repack damaged products.
• Apply labels as required (i.e. barcodes).
• Keep work area clean (i.e. yard, bundle area)
• Place scrap material in designated material bins (i.e. wood, strapping, cardboard)
• Participate in the PVC Recovery program, ensure recycling of: broken pipe scrap pipe
• Perform other duties as assigned by Senior Management.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Lift truck certification.( Counterbalance, order picker and reach truck) required
• Ability to read, write, understand and communicate effectively in English.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical functions (addition, subtraction, multiplication and division).
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds/23 kilograms.

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