Shipping Operator (PVCO)

Westlake Chemical; Wichita Falls (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Westlake Pipe & fittings is hiring a forklift operator to support loading and unloading shipments and moving product safely within the warehouse in Wichita Falls, Texas. You will operate powered industrial trucks, conduct routine inspections, maintain accurate inventory records, and complete paperwork for all material transfers.

The role emphasizes safety, efficiency, and adherence to company policies in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Must have High school diploma or GED.
• Forklift certification required.
• Ability to read safety rules and write routine reports.

Responsibilities

• Load outbound shipments safely and accurately onto flatbed trailers.
• Unload inbound shipments safely.
• Responsible for safe and proper product storage.
• Completes paperwork and reports as needed.
• Assists in inventory tracking.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety awareness

Documentation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Overview

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 Pipe & fittings, a Westlake division (NYSE:WLK), is one of the largest polyvinyl chloride pipe and fittings manufacturer 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

Responsible for transfer and storage of finished product as well as loading product for shipment to customers.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain a safe working environment for employees, customers & carriers.


• Load outbound shipments safely and accurately onto flatbed trailers for shipment.


• Unload inbound shipments safely.


• Responsible for safe and proper product storage.


• Completes paperwork and reports as needed.


• Assists in inventory tracking.


• Comply with all Company policies and procedures.


• Certified as a Forklift Operator with a proven record of safe operation.


• Uses a variety of tools and instruments to assess, inspect, and move product.


• Properly remove completed palletized units from line and transfer to the weight scales.


• Enter all weights, generate Hus, print and apply labels on all lifts of finished product.


• Must maintain area to be clean and free from safety hazards.


• Enter material weights and move product into Datapass and Telnet.


• Complete paperwork as required by properly documenting all inventory transitions.


• Safely operates powered industrial truck to move product.


• Responsible for the care, inspection each shift, and routine maintenance of his or her lift.


• The lift truck operators checklist should be completed before the beginning of the shift and turned into the supervisor by the end of the shift.


• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.


• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.


• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.


• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.


• Responsible for keeping areas clean and organized as defined by Supervisor.


• Must be able to read a tape measure.


• Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• Forklift Certificated

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; stand; walk; use hands to touch, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally 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. The employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US markets. The base pay range for this position is $22.00 to $27.50 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 is an 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 interiors, 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®.