Shipping Operator

Westlake Pipe & Fittings; McPherson (KS); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career advancement opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

A leading PVC manufacturer in McPherson, Kansas, is seeking a Shipping Operator to manage product identification, safe handling, and inventory accuracy. Responsibilities include operating forklifts, loading shipments, and conducting cycle counts. The ideal candidate must have basic computer skills and effective communication abilities. This role demands physical strength, with the requirement to lift up to 50 lbs. Safety is paramount in a fast-paced, potentially noisy work environment. Competitive opportunities for growth and a commitment to community involvement are part of the company culture.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions in English.
• Ability to read a tape measure and perform basic math operations.
• Basic understanding of instructions in written or diagram form.

Responsibilities

• Operate an industrial forklift to manage storage yard and warehouse operations.
• Perform duties with minimal supervision and maintain accurate inventory.
• Load outbound shipments safely onto trailers.

Skills

Forklift operation

Communication skills

Inventory management

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Posting

Westlake Pipe & Fittings, a Westlake division (NYSE:WLK), is one of the largest polyvinyl chloride pipe and fittings manufacturers in North America. With 23 manufacturing 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 building A Better Foundation. To learn more, visit the website at WestlakePipe.com and follow us on LinkedIn and Facebook.

Summary

This job requires the identification, safe handling and accurate storage, and placement of product following inspection. The operator must coordinate with Quality Assurance technicians to allow for timely movement of production into inventory after inspection. Must follow established practices for safe, organized, and orderly storage of product. Knowledge of yard layout, products, production levels, and forklift operation is essential. Development of skills for assessing load parameters allowing the safe, accurate, and efficient placement of finished product on flatbed trailers to insure maximum loading, while maintaining stable transport properties is also required. The individual will also assist other shipping personnel with load preparation, inventory counts, inventory status assessment, unloading raw materials and other duties as required by the Shipping Supervisor.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Perform the primary thinking encompassed by this job description.
• Comply with all Company policies and procedures.
• Must be safety conscious, and able to work safely in fast paced environment.
• Maintain a safe working environment for employees, customers & carriers.
• Operate an industrial forklift to lift, stack, or tier products for storage yard and warehouse operations.
• Perform all duties required by Shipping Operator.
• Perform all duties with minimal supervision. Must be self-motivated.
• Perform cycle counts in accordance with established procedures.
• Reports and corrects any identified sub-standards products and practices, including identification of sun faded product.
• Sets an exemplary example for other Shipping Operators to follow as to safe work habits, positive attitude, and focus on company goals.
• Provides training and assistance to other Shipping Operators.
• Responsible for accurate inventory.
• Know product descriptions, sizes, markings, codes and packaging.
• Load outbound shipments safely and accurately onto trailers for shipment.
• Unload inbound shipments safely.
• Responsible for safe and proper product storage.
• Fill out Pick Lists for Load Checking & Ship Confirmation.
• All other duties as assigned by management.

Education, Experience And Qualifications

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions in English. Communication skills (written and verbal) and be able to work well with operators, shift leaders and office personnel. Shares information with co-workers as needed.
• Ability to read a tape measure, add and subtract two-digit numbers, plus use calculator. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Basic knowledge of computers and Microsoft Office.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to touch, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 40-50lbs., as well as standing, walking, sitting and climbing in and out of fork trucks throughout most of the shift. 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

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid, hot and cold conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, outside weather conditions, risk of electrical shock, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

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.