Shipping Lead

Westlake Chemical; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) retirement savings plan

Paid time off and holidays

Life and disability insurance options

Health savings account

Job summary

Westlake Chemical in Houston, TX is seeking a hands-on Shipping Lead to guide daily shipping and yard operations. You will lead forklift operators, verify loads, and ensure shipments depart safely, on time, and damage-free.

Key tasks include staging, inspecting, loading, counting inventory, and recording data in the ERP system. You’ll champion safety, 5S, and efficient operations while coordinating with management on daily needs and overtime as required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1–2 years shipping, warehouse, logistics, or manufacturing experience.
• Valid driver’s license and forklift experience or certification.
• Strong leadership, organization, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Basic proficiency with Word, Excel, email, and inventory systems.
• Safety-focused, dependable, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct the daily work of shipping team members.
• Stage, inspect, load, and unload flatbed trailers and containers.
• Verify products against pick lists and prevent damaged or incorrect items from shipping or being received.
• Record inventory and shipment information in the ERP system using a scanner.
• Perform cycle counts and maintain accurate yard inventory.
• Operate a forklift safely and maintain required certification.
• Support daily truck-loading requirements and communicate issues promptly to management.
• Maintain organized work areas through 5S and follow all safety procedures and work instructions.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Organization

Microsoft Word/Excel

Inventory systems

Forklift operation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

ERP system

Scanner

Forklift

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.

Shipping Lead — Houston, TX

Lead the team that keeps quality windows moving safely, accurately, and on time.

Join Our Team

A premier windows manufacturing company in Houston, Texas, is seeking a hands‑on Shipping Lead to guide daily shipping and yard operations. In this key role, you will lead forklift operators, maintain inventory accuracy, stage and inspect loads, and help ensure every shipment leaves safely, damage‑free, and on schedule.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and direct the daily work of shipping team members.
• Stage, inspect, load, and unload flatbed trailers and containers.
• Verify products against pick lists and prevent damaged or incorrect items from shipping or being received.
• Record inventory and shipment information in the ERP system using a scanner.
• Perform cycle counts and maintain accurate yard inventory.
• Operate a forklift safely and maintain required certification.
• Support daily truck‑loading requirements and communicate issues promptly to management.
• Maintain organized work areas through 5S and follow all safety procedures and work instructions.

What You Bring

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One to two years of relevant shipping, warehouse, logistics, or manufacturing experience.
• Valid driver’s license and forklift experience or certification.
• Strong leadership, organization, communication, and problem‑solving skills.
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, email, and inventory systems.
• Safety‑focused, dependable, detail‑oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities.

Work Environment

This active manufacturing and yard role requires standing for extended periods, moving throughout the facility, climbing stairs or ladders, working outdoors in varying weather conditions, and lifting or moving up to 50 pounds. Required personal protective equipment must be worn.

Schedule

Full‑time; flexibility for overtime and changing operational needs is required.

Comprehensive Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Company‑paid and voluntary life and disability insurance options.
• Health savings and flexible spending account options.
• Employee assistance and wellness resources.
• Training, career development, and advancement opportunities.

We are an equal opportunity employer. Employment is at will. Benefits and eligibility may vary by plan and employment status.

Westlake is a 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 interior, 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