Loader at Westlake

Houston, Texas, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Entry Level & New GradExperience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Manufacturing, WarehousingIndustries

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent (Preferred)
Manufacturing/Warehouse experience (1 year Preferred)
Basic skills: inspection, math, and reading
Ability to work in a team environment
Dependability and strong work ethic
Ability to understand verbal and written instructions
Effective communication and organizational skills
Ability to multi-task
Ability to work independently and use good judgment
Ability to maintain attention to detail
Ability to hear audible noises
Ability to distinguish basic colors
Exposed to temperature extremes inside or out
Exposed to sounds or noise levels that may be uncomfortable
Prolonged standing for up to 12 hours
Performing shift work or in a stationary position
Complete repetitive movements
Bend or twist
Wear all 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

Responsibilities

Comply with Westlake Safety Policies
Regular attendance and timeliness
Provide safety leadership and promote a zero-injury safety culture
Load windows for shipment when trailers are available
Track and load product on paperwork while loading, ensuring correct shipment of windows
Report any damaged windows 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 the shipping floor
Strict attention to order accuracy with respect to loading outgoing trucks
Manually lift and move windows to the belonging truck
Other duties assigned by the Supervisor or Lead

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Material HandlingProduct LoadingDamage InspectionOrder AccuracySafety ComplianceInventory TrackingHousekeepingManual LiftingTeamworkAttention to Detail

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the salary for the Loader position?

This information is not specified in the job description.

Is the Loader role remote or onsite?

The position is onsite.

What skills are required for the Loader position?

Required skills include basic inspection, math, and reading abilities, effective communication and organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work in a team or independently.

What is the work environment like at Westlake for this role?

The role involves an entrepreneurial environment with a focus on safety leadership and a zero-injury culture, but includes physically demanding conditions like prolonged standing up to 12 hours, lifting up to 50 pounds, and exposure to noise above 85 decibels and temperature extremes.

Who should apply for the Loader position?

Candidates with a high school diploma or equivalent, 1 year of manufacturing/warehouse experience (preferred), a strong work ethic, dependability, and the physical ability to lift 50 pounds and stand for 12 hours should apply; do not apply if you are an active Westlake employee.