Fabrication Material Handler - 1st shift

Westlake•Brownsville, TN

3d•Onsite

About The Position

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. 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.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent
Ability to operate a forklift and reach lift
Ability to read and comprehend sufficient English to follow work instructions
Basic mathematical skills and counting ability
Must be able to pay close attention to detail
Must have general deductive reasoning skills to troubleshoot minor issues and knowledge of how and when to escalate
Must be able to work without close supervision
Knowledge and recognition of plastic fittings by name, shape, and dimension.

Responsibilities

Moving all finished pallets, fabricating parts and putting away inventory.
Assembling/gluing parts together from a BOM sheet.
Scanning and moving unused inventory into warehouse locations.
Achieving 100% of targeted output.
Assuring quality of work through verification of correctness for all types of fabricated fittings and their associated packaging (i.e.: labels, cartons/cases and pallet configuration).
Detection, segregation, and isolation of non-conforming quality defects and notifying Supervisor, Manager, and/or QA Department.
Identifying various types of quality defects based on appearance, fit, form, and function.
Scanning in RF scanner finished pallets from staging location into a designated warehouse location.
Stretch wrapping all the finished pallets.
Emptying the large trash bins in the Fabrication area.
Safely operating and performing daily maintenance checks on a forklift.
Proper organization and cleanliness of assigned work area to the highest standards.
Performing the above-mentioned functions with minimum supervision.
Staging empty pallets in designated areas for production.