Shipping Loader

Westlake offers you the potential to enrich your work life and career experience in an entrepreneurial environment. We work together to enhance peoples' lives through our products and presence in the communities in which we operate.​

JOB SUMMARY 

The loader is responsible for ensuring trucks are loaded correctly in a timely manner. Making sure all items (windows) are properly scanned before loading into the truck. This position requires accuracy in loading and complying with shipper documentation. The loader follows warehouse instructions in building loads, limiting all damage if possible. Making sure that all windows are loaded complete and well blocked for securing during transit. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 

• Comply with Westlake Safety Policies  
• Regular attendance, timeliness, and scheduling flexibility 
• Provide safety leadership in promoting and creating a zero-injury safety culture. 
• Load windows for shipment when trailers are available.  
• Track and load product on paperwork while loading and insuring correct shipment of windows.  
• Report any damaged window to the Supervisor or Lead immediately. 
• Perform work in a safe and timely manner. 
• Ensure truck trailers are checked before loading or unloading. 
• Maintain housekeeping of shipping floor. 
• Strict attention to order accuracy with respect to loading outgoing trucks. 
• Manually lift and move the window to the belonging truck. 
• Other duties assigned by the Supervisor or Lead. 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES 

• Basic skills such as inspection, math and reading. 
• Ability to work in a team environment. 
• Be dependable and hard worker. 
• Must be able to understand verbal and written instructions. 
• Must possess effective communication and organizational skills.  
• Must be able to multi-task. 
• Must be able to work independently and use good judgment. 
• Ability to maintain attention to detail. 
• Ability to hear audible noises. 
• Ability to distinguish basic colors. 

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE 

• High school diploma or equivalent (Preferred) 
• Manufacturing/Warehouse 1 year (Preferred) 

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT 

The employee should possess the ability to: 

• Be exposed to temperature extremes inside or out. 
• Be exposed to sounds or noise levels that may be uncomfortable. 
• Prolong standing for up to 12 hours performing shift work or in a stationary position. 
• Complete repetitive movements. 
• Bend or twist.  
• Wear all the required personal protective equipment. 
• Work in constant noise above 85 decibels. 
• Handle, control or feel objects, tools, or controls. 
• Lift/move up to 50 pounds. 
• Remove or replace items up to 50 pounds. 
• Ascend or descend stairs. 

Westlake offers you the potential to enrich your work life and career experience in an entrepreneurial environment. We work together to enhance peoples lives through our products and presence in the communities in which we operate.

Westlake is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable legislation.

Westlake is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable legislation.

If you are an active Westlake employee (or an employee of any Westlake affiliates), please do not apply here. You will apply via the Jobs Hub application in Workday.