Barcode Checker (3rd shift) - $21.42 per hour

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.

About Westlake Pipe and Fittings

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. To learn more, visit the website at WestlakePipe.com and follow us on LinkedIn and Facebook.

SO WHY WESTLAKE PIPE & FITTINGS?

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.

COMPETITIVE PAY & BENEFITS

• Benefits Effective Day 1
• Med, Den, Vision, 401k (4% match), Annual Retirement Contribution (3%), Life & AD&D
• Paid Vacation
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Fitness Reimbursement Program
• Opportunity for Advancement

Summary: Responsible for inspecting finished goods pallets and applying the correct licenses plate for transport to the warehouse for shipment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities : This position reports directly to the Bar Code Supervisor and will receive direction from the Bar Code Manager or Acting Supervisor in the absence of or in conjunction with the Bar Code Supervisor.

The primary responsibility of the Bar Code Transfer Specialist (AX Checker) is to safely and efficiently perform top-quality operational duties daily which include (but are not limited to) the following:

• Perform periodic quality checks during production.
• Be familiar with the quality aspects of a full pallet of product.
• Inspection of the pallet for the right labels on the boxes, the right number of boxes on the pallet and on the right size pallet.
• Pull pallets to wrapper area for shrink-wrapping.
• Use the AX system to report finished production in a timely manner.
• Able to verify LP information is correct in the AX system.
• Able to troubleshoot work order issues.
• Print labels for all production lines in operation.
• Communicate pass-down to the next oncoming shift.
• Keep a daily log of all LP's issued to pallets including the date, license plate number, number of parts.
• Resolve any issues with finished pallets that have been returned from the warehouse due to incorrect information

Supervisory Responsibilities : None

Qualifications : Must be knowledgeable of the functions of AX system. Must know the quality aspects of a full pallet.

Education and/or Experience : High School Diploma or equivalent.

Language Skills : Ability to read and comprehend sufficient English to follow work instructions. Able to learn basic computer entry functions.

Mathematical Skills : Basic mathematical skills and counting ability required.

Reasoning Ability : Must be able to pay close attention to detail, have general deductive reasoning skills to troubleshoot minor issues and knowledge of how and when to escalate. Able to complete reports and paperwork satisfactorily. Able to handle more than one customer's orders at a time. Able to coordinate activities between shipping. Must be able to work without close supervision.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations : None

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. Must be able to operate a pallet jack, pull full pallets, be able to lift 30 pounds, and be able to be on feet for 12 hours.

Work Environment : The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an 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. General factory. Exposed to heat, cold, noise, dust, oil/grease and traveling powered industrial vehicles.

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.