Order Puller - 1st Shift

Job Opportunity at WestlakeWestlake 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.This position is responsible for the manual and clerical duties related to the preparation and shipment of customer samples, components and finished products mailed primarily through Fed Ex, UPS, USPS or another similar carrier.Support production schedules, orders, requests for materials or other stock items in order of priority, due date, and material availabilityEnsures the accuracy of all receiving documents and gathers and matches forms (PO, packing slip, computer printout) relative to receiving activitiesAssures that receiving counts match purchase orders and packing slips documents and assists in resolving any discrepanciesFiles all receiving paperwork in PO sequenceVerifies (recounts) orders to ensure accuracy of incoming merchandisePlace incoming merchandise into inventory. Assist with yearly Physical InventoryPerform internal and some external expeditingLoads and unloads materials onto or from trucks by forklift as requiredScheduling all truck loads and LTL pick up/delivery schedules and coordination of all truck loads/damage claimsPreparing work schedule and expediting workflow, while maintaining facility compliance with standard safety proceduresEnsuring the efficient and safe operation of all material handling equipmentInitiating contact with vendors to research favorable freight rates, resolving discrepancies, and ensuring quality service. Be involved in routine cycle count and yearly inventoryOther duties as requestedRegular attendance, timeliness, and scheduling flexibilityMust be able to read and interpret documents such as purchase orders and shipping informationAbility to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule formProficient in the use of a computerForklift experience requiredMust have good communication skillsEmbrace teamworkSelf-starter, motivated, versatileAbility to be Proficient in Microsoft Office suite within 12 monthsThe employee should have the following:High School Diploma or equivalent and training or certification in relevant skill or trade preferred1 - 2 years' experience in a relevant fieldThe employee should possess the ability to:Work in a fast-paced warehouse manufacturing environmentWork standing for up to 8-12 hours/shift.Must be able to kneel, squat, bend/twist at the waist, and stack parts at or above head heightMust have full range of motion (ROM) of shoulders, knees, hips, elbows, wrists, and hands to perform all basic functions of the jobMust be able to wear compliant ear protection if and when, working in areas exposed to noise levels above OSHA threshold limitsMust be able to work in hot and cold environments that can range from 30F-100F in the warehouse depending on the seasonMust be able to complete repetitive movementsWear all required personal protective equipment (Safety toe shoes, ANSI Z87 eye protection, CR gloves, Hard Hats)Lift/move/transport items up to 50 poundsMust be able to wear a safety harness that is compliant with OSHA standards when working at heightsMust be able to work at heights to pull material from our order pickers. (Up to 15')Must report to management if prescribed medication that could adversely affect the safe operation of Powered Industrial Vehicles such as forklifts, order pickers, Big JoeAbility to move or traverse about the facilitiesAbility to work around dust, chemicals, and other substances, and in various environmental conditionsWestlake 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.