Clerk-Shipping

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Westlake Pipe & Fittings, a Westlake division (NYSE:WLK), is one of the largest polyvinyl chloride pipe and fittings manufacturer 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 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 and follow us on LinkedIn and Facebook. 

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.

SUMMARY  
Working under the general supervision of the shipping and receiving supervisor, following specific procedures, performs a variety of duties to accomplish the shipment of all finished goods and the receipt of all purchased materials.
 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Perform the primary thinking encompassed by this job description.
• Comply with all Company policies and procedures.
• Answer Phones
• Greet visitors
• Receive and sign for incoming freight
• Check trucks in and out
• Enter Shipping information on BOL’s PGI shipments
• Verify product on truck and take pictures
• Daily billing
• Balance totals to bill, edit List
• Prepare daily ship log to send out to CSR and AP
• Prepare various spreadsheets regarding shipping
• Safely and efficiently loads finished goods on trucks
• Help with cycle counts and inventories
• Maintain files (paper and computer) - customer, production, misc
• Other duties as assigned by Supervisor or Plant Manager
• Print daily loads for shipping
• Book trucks to pick up daily loads
• Set delivery appointment with customers
• Check any problems with CT Logistics on payment of invoices
• E-mail daily loads from plant to Logistics Manager
• Inspect forklift in regards to safe operation and maintenance issues
• Must operate forklift in a safe manner at all time

QUALIFICATIONS 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE 

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); 3-5 years’ experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Prior experience of Computer and Microsoft programs i.e. Excel, Word, Outlook, 10-key. Must be able to perform basic math skills and multi-task. Previous customer service experience.

WORKING CONDITIONS
Frequent exposure, 20-50% of work time (noise, cold, heat, dust) or hazardous conditions.
 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk.  The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear.  The employee is occasionally required to sit.  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, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and moving mechanical parts.  The employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, and vibration.  The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places.  The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.