Shipping Lead - Lead Warehouse & Loading Operations

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 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.