Warehouse Operator - $24.25 per hour (Fredrickson, WA)

Westlake • Tacoma, WA

12d • 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

• 6 months of distribution and warehousing experience or comparable experience.
• Must be able to read, count accurately, do simple math (add, subtract, divide, multiply) and write legibly.
• Must be able to pass basic math pre-employment test.
• Must be capable of standing and walking for extended periods.
• Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Must be able to stand or sit for prolonged periods.
• Strong work ethic, attention to detail and positive attitude.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Nice To Haves

• Preferred high school degree
• RF technologies a plus
• JDE experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Accurate receiving, storing, preparing and shipping orders of product.
• Knows their responsibility in a contingency plan or crisis situation.
• Must be able to work the shift pattern as outlined by distribution needs.
• Count all products, compare to manifest and check all shipments for damage, infestation and production code dates.
• Report shortages, damages and mis-shipments on appropriate forms.
• Sign for inbound shipments when necessary.
• Unload inbound shipments safely and move product to storage locations.
• Maximize space usage and safely put away items onto racks.
• Ensure correct number and type of product is picked.
• Transport orders to shipping locations or delivery platforms with material handling equipment.
• Stencil, tag or mark orders as required.
• Compare quantity, labeling and address with order to ensure outgoing shipments are complete and correct.
• Accept signatures for outbound as necessary.
• Efficiently move product into outbound delivery vehicles.
• Maintain equipment and assigned areas in a neat, clean and orderly fashion.
• Operate equipment safely and efficiently.
• Comply with all local, OSHA or Expeditors’ standards.
• Keep accurate records and reports.
• Assist in physical inventories and cycle counts.
• Ensure proper stock rotation.
• Repack or re-box cases per instructions.
• Repair and re-box damaged goods as required.
• Operate shrink-wrap machine if assigned.

Benefits

• Med, Den, Vision
• 401k (4% match)
• Annual Retirement Contribution (3%)
• Life & AD&D
• Paid Vacation
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Fitness Reimbursement Program
• Opportunity for Advancement
• Sign on payments, and other forms of compensation may be offered as part of a total compensation package

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED