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 function of this position is to ship and receive product as required. Additionally, it is expected that the incumbent will maintain an organized warehouse, load picked orders and supply accurate documentation of material received and shipped. There is frequent direct interaction with customers requiring delivery of excellent customer service. CONTRACT ROLE FOR FOUR MONTHS (May to August) DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES May include, but are not limited to, the following: • Pick customer orders in a timely, accurate manner • Provide excellent customer service • Verify supplier-packing slips by physically checking deliveries • Advise Supervisor of shipment discrepancies immediately • Advise Supervisor when stock levels are low or back ordered • Advise Supervisor or Branch Manager of unsafe conditions • Stock shelves and arrange in a safe and organized fashion • Unload and load shipments manually and/or with the use of lift truck • Comply with load weight and secure load restrictions • Maintain a safe, clean, and organized warehouse • Complete safety training as well as follow policies and procedures at all times • Responsible for verification of material shipped from warehouse • Prepare paperwork neatly and accurately • Assist with cycle and year-end inventory counts for the branch EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS • Ability to work independently • Must be punctual and reliable • Ability to follow instructions • Be willing and able to successfully complete training deemed appropriate for the position • Ability to read, write, understand and communicate effectively in English • Ability to perform basic mathematical functions (addition, subtraction, multiplication and division) • Good knowledge of all Health and Safety policies and procedure and understanding of safe work practices • Strong communication and organizational skills • Self-motivated and capable of working in a fast-paced environment • Ability to work well with others • Ability to lift 20lbs and up • Lift Truck experience • WHMIS training • Intermediate computer skills 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 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 noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Most of the work takes place in the warehouse and requires frequent usage of required PPE including safety boots, gloves, 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. If you are an active Westlake employee (or an employee of any Westlake affiliates), please do not apply here. You will apply via the Jobs Hub application in Workday. 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®. To view other career opportunities at Westlake and our family of companies, visit https://westlaketalent.com
