Shipping

Westlake Chemical Corporation; California, Northern (MO, KY); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Total compensation package

Job summary

Westlake Pipe & Fittings, a Westlake division, is seeking a Lead Hand to join the team in the United States. You will support the Warehouse Superintendent and oversee order pulling, packing, receiving, inventory control, and shipping duties in a cost‑effective manner.

The role requires 3+ years in warehousing or high‑volume manufacturing, experience with ERP systems (AX, JDE, SAP), forklift certification, strong communication, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience in warehousing or manufacturing for a high-volume multi-product manufacture.
• Experience as a Shipping Loader Operator or equivalent with safe loading procedures.
• Exposure to ERP systems requiring handheld picking.
• Proficient in English with basic math skills.
• Must maintain a valid driver’s license and forklift certification.

Responsibilities

• Pick and pack orders; review daily work for completion.
• Receive, count, and record stock; inspect items for defects.
• Manage returns and inventory control processes.
• Support ERP troubleshooting with handheld scanners and computers.
• Conduct cycle counts and annual inventories; ensure safety and quality standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

ERP systems (AX/JDE/SAP)

Microsoft Office

Job description

Westlake Pipe & Fittings,a Westlake division(NYSE:WLK),is one of the largestpolyvinyl chloride pipe and fittingsmanufacturerin North America. With23manufacturing and distribution locations, the company supplies gasketed, solvent weld and restrained joint pipes and a wide range of fittings for a diverse list of markets including municipal water and sewer, plumbing, water well, pool and spa, and agricultural and turf irrigation. Westlake Pipe & Fittings is an industry leader in product development with Certa-Lok® spline-lock technology and product systems that are focused on buildingA Better Foundation. To learn more, visit the website atWestlakePipe.comand follow us onLinkedInandFacebook.

We are looking for a Lead- Shipping/Warehouse.

SUMMARY

We are seeking enthusiastic Lead Hand to join the Team. This position will be responsible for supporting the Warehouse Superintendent and executing standard warehouse operations including order pulling, replenishment, staging, shipping/receiving, and inventory control in a timely and cost-effective manner.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

May include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Pick and pack orders timely; review work at end of day to ensure completion.
• Receive and count stock items and record data in computer.
• Examine and inspect stock for defects as necessary.
• Manage RGA (Return Goods Authorization).
• Support and execute inventory control processes.
• Support basic ERP troubleshooting with both handheld scanners and computer (Microsoft AX-JDE-SAP).
• Support maintaining facilities and equipment (using outside expertise).
• General housekeeping.
• Manage facility and activities when supervisor/manager is off-site.
• Comfortable with change and continually strive to improve.
• Exercise leadership in organizing the efforts of the warehouse to effectively focus on the achievement of objectives.
• Conduct cycle counts and annual physical inventories and strive to maintain ongoing finished goods accuracy.
• Perform audits and ensure all quality, safety, and environmental standards are fulfilled.
• Other duties may be assigned by supervisor/manager.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

• 3+ years’ experience in warehousing or manufacturing for a high-volume multi-product manufacture
• Experience as a Shipping Loader Operator, or equivalent, and has demonstrated a good working knowledge of safe and efficient truck-loading procedures is an asset.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Exposure to ERP systems requiring handheld picking.
• Experience driving PIV equipment (LPG sit-downs, reach lifts, pallet riders).
• Proficient in English. Intermediate ability to read and interpret text.
• Must have basic math skills.
• Experience with ERP systems (Microsoft AX-JDE-SAP).
• Intermediate experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word/Excel).
• Must have the ability to lift up to 50 Ibs.
• Demonstrated a good working knowledge of safe and efficient truck-loading procedures is an asset.
• Maintain a valid driver’s license and appropriate forklift certification.
• Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Coordination - Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
• Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.
• Must have strong communication, organizational and interpersonal skills.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; climb or balance; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to perform repetitive bending, stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to extreme cold and extreme heat. Work is performed in an area regularly exposed to outdoor environmental conditions and is not subject to high noise levels.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US markets. The base pay range for this position is $25.00 - $32.00 per hour. This range is based on relevant market data in our lowest and highest geographic markets. Pay is based on several factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, experience and skillset. Westlake is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, sign on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package (also to include a full range of medical and other benefits).

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.