Warehouse Lead Hand

Westlake Chemical; Texas; On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits from day 1

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k with 4% match

Annual retirement contribution (2%)

Life & AD&D

Paid vacation

Tuition assistance

Fitness reimbursement

Opportunities for advancement

Job summary

Westlake Pipe & Fittings is seeking an enthusiastic Lead Hand to support the Warehouse Superintendent in day-to-day operations. You will perform order pulling, replenishment, staging, shipping/receiving, and inventory control with a focus on safety and efficiency.

The role requires 3+ years in warehousing, ERP exposure, and forklift certification; strong English and math skills are essential. This full-time position is based in Texas and involves working with MS Office and ERP systems.

Qualifications

• 3+ years' experience in warehousing or manufacturing for a high-volume multi-product manufacture.
• Experience as a Shipping Loader Operator, or equivalent, with safe truck-loading procedures.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Exposure to ERP systems requiring handheld picking.
• Experience driving PIV equipment (LPG sit-downs, reach lifts, pallet riders).
• Proficient in English; intermediate reading ability.
• Must have basic math skills; ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• ERP experience (Microsoft AX-JDE-SAP) and Microsoft Office familiarity.

Responsibilities

• Pick and pack orders in a timely manner and review work at day end.
• Receive and count stock items and record data in the computer.
• Inspect stock for defects as needed.
• Manage Return Goods Authorization (RGA).
• Support inventory control processes and ERP-related tasks.
• Assist with general housekeeping and equipment maintenance.
• Coordinate with supervisor/manager when off-site; lead warehouse efforts.
• Conduct cycle counts and physical inventories; ensure finished goods accuracy.
• Perform audits to fulfill quality, safety, and environmental standards.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Organized

Team oriented

Critical thinking

Active listening

Flexibility

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Forklift certification

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.

Westlake Pipe & Fittings, a Westlake company (NYSE:WLK), is the second-largest polyvinyl chloride pipe and fittings manufacturer in North America. Westlake Pipe & Fittings 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.

SO WHY WESTLAKE PIPE & FITTINGS?

We believe in creating a supportive and inclusive culture that empowers and encourages our associates to succeed through individual achievement and teamwork. A career at Westlake Pipe & Fittings, is enriched with an innovative spirit, high work ethic, and rewarding experiences. We foster a culture that supports professional development, personal growth, and opportunities for advancement.

COMPETITIVE PAY & BENEFITS

• Benefits Effective Day 1
• Med, Den, Vision, 401k (4% match), Annual Retirement Contribution (2%), Life & AD&D
• Paid Vacation
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Fitness Reimbursement Program
• Opportunity for Advancement

SUMMARY

We are seeking enthusiastic Lead Hand to join the Team. This position will be responsible for supporting the Warehouse Superintendent and executing standard warehouse operations including order pulling, replenishment, staging, shipping/receiving, and inventory control in a timely and cost-effective manner.

This is a full-time permanent position.

We are seeking applicants who understand that employees make key contributions to developing a safe work environment.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

May include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Pick and pack orders timely; review work at end of day to ensure completion.
• Receive and count stock items and record data in computer.
• Examine and inspect stock for defects as necessary.
• Manage RGA (Return Goods Authorization).
• Support and execute inventory control processes.
• Support basic ERP troubleshooting with both handheld scanners and computer (Microsoft AX-JDE-SAP).
• Support maintaining facilities and equipment (using outside expertise).
• General housekeeping.
• Manage facility and activities when supervisor/manager is off-site.
• Comfortable with change and continually strive to improve.
• Exercise leadership in organizing the efforts of the warehouse to effectively focus on the achievement of objectives.
• Conduct cycle counts and annual physical inventories and strive to maintain ongoing finished goods accuracy.
• Perform audits and ensure all quality, safety, and environmental standards are fulfilled.
• Other duties may be assigned by supervisor/manager.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

• 3+ years' experience in warehousing or manufacturing for a high-volume multi-product manufacture
• Experience as a Shipping Loader Operator, or equivalent, and has demonstrated a good working knowledge of safe and efficient truck-loading procedures is an asset.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Exposure to ERP systems requiring handheld picking.
• Experience driving PIV equipment (LPG sit-downs, reach lifts, pallet riders).
• Proficient in English. Intermediate ability to read and interpret text.
• Must have basic math skills
• Experience with ERP systems (Microsoft AX-JDE-SAP).
• Intermediate experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word/Excel).
• Must have the ability to lift up to 50 Ibs
• Demonstrated a good working knowledge of safe and efficient truck-loading procedures is an asset.
• Maintain a valid driver's license and appropriate forklift certification.
• Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Coordination - Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
• Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.
• Must have strong communication, organizational and interpersonal skills.

COMPETENCIES/ABILITIES

• Safety Centered
• Ability to follow instructions as directed by Supervisor
• Results Driven
• Team Oriented
• Positive Attitude
• Willingness to learn
• Communicate in a professional manner
• Organized
• Attention to detail and focus on the task at hand is extremely important.
• Flexible and adaptable to change

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; use hands to touch, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, push, bend, twist or crouch.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate as this position is based in the warehouse and outdoors. The work is required in the operation of forklifts and other machinery including but not limited to cut-off saws, shrink-wrappers and others which require usage of required PPE including safety glasses, hearing protection, etc. May also result in exposure to outside elements and may require usage of stairs.

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