Warehouse Operator - (1st Shift) $23.07 per hour

Westlake Pipe & Fittings; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Westlake Pipe & Fittings in Lakeland, Florida is seeking candidates for warehouse responsibilities including accurate receiving, storing, and preparing orders. This job demands a strong attention to detail and the ability to work effectively under minimal supervision.

Candidates should have a preferred high school degree and some experience in distribution. This role involves physical activity including lifting and requires a commitment to safety and efficiency in all tasks.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read, count accurately, and write legibly.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Must be capable of standing and walking for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Count all products and check shipments for damage.
• Ensure correct number and type of product is picked.
• Maintain equipment and assigned areas in a clean fashion.

Skills

Attention to detail

Basic math skills

Strong work ethic

Education

High school degree preferred

Job description

Overview

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 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 WestlakePipe.com and follow us on LinkedIn and Facebook.

Summary

Responsible for accurate receiving, storing, preparing and shipping orders of product. Knows their responsibility in a contingency plan or crisis situation. Must be able to work the shift pattern as outlined by distribution needs.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Inbound Freight: Count all products, compare to manifest and check all shipments for damage, infestation and production code dates
• Report shortages, damages and mis-shipments on appropriate forms
• Sign for inbound shipments when necessary
• If assigned, and you are a qualified forklift driver, unload inbound shipments safely and move product to storage locations
• Storage: Maximize space usage and safely put away items onto racks

• Order Picking: Ensure correct number and type of product is picked
• Transport orders to shipping locations or delivery platforms with material handling equipment
• Stencil, tag or mark orders as required

• Outbound Freight: Compare quantity, labeling and address with order to ensure outgoing shipments are complete and correct
• Accept signatures for outbound as necessary
• Efficiently move product into outbound delivery vehicles

• Facility/Equipment: Maintain equipment and assigned areas in a neat, clean and orderly fashion
• Operate equipment safely and efficiently
• Comply with all local, OSHA or Expeditors’ standards

• Inventory: Keep accurate records and reports. Assist in physical inventories and cycle counts
• Ensure proper stock rotation

• Other Duties: Repack or re-box cases per instructions. Repair and re-box damaged goods as required. Operate shrink-wrap machine if assigned.

Education, Experience And Qualifications

• Preferred high school degree
• Six months of distribution and warehousing experience or comparable experience – RF technologies a plus
• Must be able to read, count accurately, do simple math (add, subtract, divide, multiply) and write legibly. Must be able to pass a basic math pre-employment test.
• Must be capable of standing and walking for extended periods
• Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects
• Must be able to stand or sit for prolonged periods
• Strong work ethic, attention to detail and positive attitude
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

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 include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment is typically moderate in an office setting. Some work may be required in operating units requiring PPE such as safety glasses and hearing protection. Travel including air or auto travel may occasionally be required. Some work may involve exposure to outside elements and may require stairs and elevators.

Westlake offers 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.