Shipping Loader

Westlake Chemical; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Westlake Chemical in Dallas, Texas, is seeking a Loader to ensure the correct and timely loading of windows for shipment. Responsibilities include compliance with safety policies, checking trucks before loading, and maintaining accuracy in orders.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma and preferably one year of experience in a manufacturing or warehouse setting. The company is committed to promoting a safe working environment and ensuring quality in all aspects of their operations.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience in a manufacturing or warehouse environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all items are accurately loaded into trucks.
• Comply with safety policies and maintain a zero-injury culture.
• Check truck trailers before loading or unloading.

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.

Summary

The loader is responsible for ensuring trucks are loaded correctly in a timely manner. Making sure all items (windows) are properly scanned before loading into the truck. This position requires accuracy in loading and complying with shipper documentation. The loader follows warehouse instructions in building loads, limiting all damage if possible. Making sure that all windows are loaded completely and well blocked for securing during transit.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Comply with Westlake Safety Policies
• Regular attendance, timeliness, and scheduling flexibility
• Provide safety leadership in promoting and creating a zero-injury safety culture.
• Load windows for shipment when trailers are available.
• Track and load product on paperwork while loading and ensuring correct shipment of windows.
• Report any damaged window to the Supervisor or Lead immediately.
• Perform work in a safe and timely manner.
• Ensure truck trailers are checked before loading or unloading.
• Maintain housekeeping of shipping floor.
• Strict attention to order accuracy with respect to loading outgoing trucks.
• Manually lift and move the window to the belonging truck.
• Other duties assigned by the Supervisor or Lead.

Education, Experience and Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (Preferred)
• Manufacturing/Warehouse 1 year (Preferred)

Physical Demands

• Prolong standing for up to 12 hours performing shift work or in a stationary position.
• Bend or twist.
• Complete repetitive movements.
• Handle, control or feel objects, tools, or controls.
• Lift/move up to 50 pounds.
• Remove or replace items up to 50 pounds.
• Ascend or descend stairs.

Work Environment

• Be exposed to temperature extremes inside or out.
• Be exposed to sounds or noise levels that may be uncomfortable.
• Wear all the required personal protective equipment.
• Work in constant noise above 85 decibels.

Westlake is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable legislation.