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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 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 . We are looking for a Lead- Shipping/Warehouse. SUMMARY We are seeking enthusiastic Lead Hand to join the Team. This position will be responsible for supporting the Warehouse Superintendent and executing standard warehouse operations including order pulling, replenishment, staging, shipping/receiving, and inventory control in a timely and cost-effective manner. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES May include, but are not limited to, the following: Pick and pack orders timely; review work at end of day to ensure completion. Receive and count stock items and record data in computer. Examine and inspect stock for defects as necessary. Manage RGA (Return Goods Authorization). Support and execute inventory control processes. Support basic ERP troubleshooting with both handheld scanners and computer (Microsoft AX-JDE-SAP). Support maintaining facilities and equipment (using outside expertise). General housekeeping. Manage facility and activities when supervisor/manager is off-site. Comfortable with change and continually strive to improve. Exercise leadership in organizing the efforts of the warehouse to effectively focus on the achievement of objectives. Conduct cycle counts and annual physical inventories and strive to maintain ongoing finished goods accuracy. Perform audits and ensure all quality, safety, and environmental standards are fulfilled. Other duties may be assigned by supervisor/manager. EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS 3+ years’ experience in warehousing or manufacturing for a high-volume multi-product manufacture Experience as a Shipping Loader Operator, or equivalent, and has demonstrated a good working knowledge of safe and efficient truck-loading procedures is an asset. High school diploma or equivalent. Exposure to ERP systems requiring handheld picking. Experience driving PIV equipment (LPG sit-downs, reach lifts, pallet riders). Proficient in English. Intermediate ability to read and interpret text. Must have basic math skills. Experience with ERP systems (Microsoft AX-JDE-SAP). Intermediate experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word/Excel). Must have the ability to lift up to 50 Ibs. Demonstrated a good working knowledge of safe and efficient truck-loading procedures is an asset. Maintain a valid driver’s license and appropriate forklift certification. Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times. Coordination - Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions. Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems. Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively. Must have strong communication, organizational and interpersonal skills. PHYSICAL DEMANDS While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; climb or balance; and talk or hea…

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