Material Handler at Westlake

Columbus, Ohio, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
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Manufacturing, Building MaterialsIndustries

Requirements

  • Minimum of 2 years of experience in a warehouse setting
  • Proven experience driving various powered equipment (e.g., forklift or hub tech)
  • Ability to count and do basic math
  • Ability to work as part of a team
  • Ability to stand, walk, sit, use hands to hold/handle/feel objects/tools/controls, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl
  • Ability to maneuver up to 100 lbs. frequently
  • Specific vision abilities: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus

Responsibilities

  • Operates a forklift or hub tech to store, move, pull, and load inventory
  • Accurately scan all inventory to locations, picks, and/or trucks
  • Properly assemble various wood pallets to be shipped to customers
  • Pull inventory based on the order in hand and place on appropriate skid
  • Unload truck and store the inventory in the appropriate location and spot
  • Identify material that must be scanned and properly unitized on each individual skid
  • Inspect and approve the quality of products before shipping or receiving
  • Perform cycle counts and rechecks
  • Inspect, identify, and segregate good and bad inventory racks
  • Maintain good housekeeping
  • Maintain safety standards as posted in work areas

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Forklift OperationInventory ScanningPalletizingOrder PullingTruck LoadingCycle CountingQuality InspectionHousekeepingSafety Standards

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the starting pay rate for the Material Handler position?

Pay rates start at $19.99 per hour, with a $1,000 sign-on bonus for new employees.

Is this Material Handler position remote or on-site?

This is an on-site position at the Royal Building Products facility in Columbus, OH, with a Monday-Friday schedule from 6:00am-2:30pm.

What skills and experience are required for the Material Handler role?

Candidates need a minimum of 2 years of warehouse experience, proven experience driving powered equipment like forklifts, ability to count and do basic math, and ability to work as part of a team.

What benefits does Westlake offer for the Material Handler position?

Benefits include paid vacation and 10 holidays starting day one, medical/dental/vision insurance from day one, 401(k) with company match up to 4% plus 3% annual contribution, five performance bonuses per year, free safety shoes and glasses, tuition reimbursement, fitness reimbursement, EAP, and free basic life insurance.

What makes a strong candidate for the Material Handler position?

Strong candidates will have at least 2 years of warehouse experience, proven forklift or powered equipment operation skills, basic math abilities, teamwork skills, and the physical capability to lift up to 100 lbs frequently in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

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