Pipe Yard Forklift Operator / Order Picker - $24.25 per hour (Fredrickson, WA)

Westlake•Tacoma, WA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

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 accurate receiving, storing, preparing and shipping orders of product. Knowledge of yard layout, products, and forklift operation is essential. Development of skills for assessing load parameters allowing the safe, accurate, and efficient placement of finished product on flatbed trailers to ensure maximum loading, while maintaining stable transport properties is also required. Knows their responsibility in a contingency plan or crisis situation. Must be able to work the shift pattern as outlined by distribution needs.

Requirements

Preferred high school degree
6 months of distribution and warehousing experience or comparable experience - RF technologies a plus
Must be able to operate a forklift safely and effectively
Must be able to read, count accurately, do simple math (add, subtract, divide, multiply) and write legibly.
Must be able to pass basic math pre-employment test
Must be capable of standing and walking for extended periods.
Must be able to stand or sit for prolonged periods
Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects
Strong work ethic, attention to detail and positive attitude.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Responsibilities

Count all products, compare to manifest and check all shipments for damage, infestation and production code dates and sign for inbound shipment when necessary
Report shortages, damages and mis-shipments on appropriate forms
Unload inbound shipments safely and move product to storage locations
Maximize space usage and safely put away items into yard and onto racks
Keep yard clean and clear of debris
Ensure correct number and type of product is picked
Transport orders to shipping locations or delivery platforms with material handling equipment
Stencil, tag, label, or mark orders as required
Compare quantity, labeling and address with order to ensure shipments are complete and correct
Efficiently move product into or onto outbound delivery vehicles and accept signatures for outbound as necessary
Ensure that shipments contain no damaged or sub-standard product and no improperly assembled units, including identification of sun faded products
Maintain equipment and assigned areas in a neat, clean and orderly fashion
Operate equipment, handheld computers, and power tools safely and efficiently
Accountable for performing daily inspections and maintenance checks on equipment
Comply with all local, OSHA or Expeditors’ standards
Maintain inventory organization and storage integrity in preparation for shipment
Keep accurate records and reports.
Assist in physical inventories and cycle counts
Ensure proper stock rotation and repair broken or incomplete units
Manually wrap products to prevent damage.
Maintain constant contact with management regarding shipping priorities and progress.
Provide training and assistance to other shippers/receivers.
Provide input at shift meetings concerning goals, problems, accomplishments, etc.
Repack or re-box cases per instructions.
Repair and re-box damaged goods as required.
Operate shrink-wrap machine if assigned.