What are the responsibilities and job description for the Material Handler position at Westlake?
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JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE : Material Handler
REPORTS TO : Shipping Supervisor
FLSA STATUS : Non-Exempt APPROVED BY :
HR Business Partner
SUMMARY
The Material Handler will be responsible for performing all material handling functions associated
with stocking, pulling and loading products. This position will also be required to operate a lift truck in order to move stock to and from warehouse as well as to load trucks for shipment.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
May include, but are not limited to, the following :
- Pick up and move moulding from pack lines.
- Pick up and place moulding into staging areas or stock areas.
- Pick up and move moulding from staging areas or stock areas and load onto trucks for
shipment.
shipment.
managers.
minimum daily production requirements.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty
satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
High School Diploma or General Education Degree desired.
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JOB DESCRIPTION
Six (6) to twelve (12) months of related experience in a shipping environment. Previous experience in
operating a Lift Truck / Fork Lift strongly desired.
Demonstrated computer aptitude, Ability to perform basic math functions utilizing all units of measure (whole numbers, fractions, decimals, etc.). Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, correspondence and memos.
Ability to communicate effectively in both written and verbal form. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients and other employees within the organization.
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.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hand to finger, handler or feel objects, tools or controls and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to talk, hear stand and walk. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
The employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision (must be able to see and distinguish colors), peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those and 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.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts and in high precarious places. The employee occasionally works in outside weather conditions and is occasionally required to handle flammable materials. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.
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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.
