Warehouse Operator - 2nd Shift ($20.14 per hour)

Westlake Chemical Corp. • Brownsville, TN

32d • $20

About The Position

Responsible for 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.

Requirements

• Must be able to read, count accurately, do simple math (add, subtract, divide, multiply) and write legibly. Must be able to pass a 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
• 6 months of distribution and warehousing experience or comparable experience - RF technologies a plus

Responsibilities

• 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
• If assigned, and you are a qualified forklift driver, 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

• Benefits Effective Day 1
• Med, Den, Vision, 401k (4% match), Annual Retirement Contribution (2%), Life & AD&D
• Paid Vacation
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Fitness Reimbursement Program
• Opportunity for Advancement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Chemical Manufacturing
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees