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. Duties and Responsibilities: Loading & unloading of trucks Responsible for loading product onto truck Ensure that the product is loaded properly i.e. the counts are correct and that there are two people handling one box – one on each end and with the box turned on its side Use proper lifting techniques when handling/moving boxes of siding Responsible for maintaining a safe and clean workplace i.e. all garbage is to be picked up as well as any wood to avoid any accidents with the forklifts Sweeping warehouse, loading area and shipping office Loading of all tautliners and flatbeds with the help of two other loaders Responsible for opening and closing curtains on tautliner and applying straps around each crate Ensure that the load is secure and that all steps have been taken to ensure the load will arrive safely at its destination Responsible to break up crates of siding in order to hand bomb the product into van Emptying garbage during shift Must be able to pick a product and create a crate when necessary Participate in mid and year-end inventory count if needed Comply with all company policies and procedures, including Health and Safety, as applicable Perform other duties as assigned by the Shipping Supervisor/ Manager Education and Certifications: Must have completed Grade 12 or equivalent Must work in crating assembly department when required Previous manufacturing experience is an asset but not a requirement Forklift certification acquired through Company sponsored training program Demonstrates ability to operate machinery safely and efficiently Ability to complete reports accurately and legibly Good communication skills Team player, strong interpersonal skills Pay Rate: $21.61/hr **Shift Premium & Retention Bonus Offered** 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
