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. Position Summary: The Material Handler is responsible for the various tasks within the Shipping/ Production Department including but not limited to picking, checking, skidding, loading, stock replenishment , stock movement and assisting co-workers as required. Duties and Responsibilities: Conduct Daily pre-shift inspection on powered equipment including Forklifts. Pick and check orders using DSI Scanner, skidding orders efficiently, correctly and safely. Report all hazards, accidents, incidents and near misses to the Lead hand or Supervisor immediately. Loading and unloading of trucks using assigned Forklifts and manually all year round. Verify picked orders; report any discrepancies to the Lead hand or Supervisor immediately. Adhere to all company rules, safety policies. Follow all procedures as set out by the Supervisor Monitor Quality of packaging and finished goods and report deficiencies to Shift Supervisor Ensure accurate packaging and labeling of finished goods Maintain housekeeping/cleaning of equipment and around assigned work area as per 5 S protocol Participate in Department and Company meetings as applicable Comply with all company policies and procedures, including Health and Safety, as applicable Perform other duties as assigned by the Shift Supervisor Education and Certifications: Must have completed Grade 12 or equivalent Forklift certification acquired through Company sponsored training program Ability to complete reports accurately and legibly Good communication skills Team player, strong interpersonal skills Previous manufacturing experience is an asset but not a requirement Demonstrates ability to operate machinery safely and efficiently Pay rate: $21.20 per hour 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
