Shipping

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. 

SUMMARY

Performs all warehouse duties as assigned.   

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

• Prepares shipping tag/label with proper "ship to" address.
• Picks orders by reading sales order document (part number, location, quantity, special instructions, etc.)
• Completes document by writing in quantity picked and pallet number(s).
• Uses pallet jack and/or other material handling equipment (such as cart, order picker, etc.)  to transport the order through the process.
• Stacks the cartons of product on pallets and verifies accuracy of pick.
• Uses stretch wrap machine and/or manual dispenser to wrap completed orders.
• Attaches copy of packing slip to finished pallet.
• Uses the UPS computer system to ship completed UPS orders.
• Receives products and performs put away function.
• Loads and unloads pallets of fittings with the use of a forklift or other material handling equipment.
• Meets minimum productivity and accuracy measurements.
• Works in a safe and accident-free manner.
• Actively participates in housekeeping to keep the work area clean and orderly.
• Participates in physical inventories twice each year.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The individual must be able to walk or stand for extended periods of time, spend extended periods of time with computer keyboard & screen, maneuver and work in tight, confined, or hard to reach places. Rarely, be available to work irregular and/or extended hours on short notice and travel alone. Lift and move up to 60 pounds periodically.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The individual will have 5% office and 95% warehouse exposure and will be exposed to heat, cold, noise, and dust.