Distribution Center Team Lead

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.​

Summary: Responsible for supporting the warehouse manager and supervisors and executing normal warehouse operations including order pulling, replenishment, staging, shipping/receiving, and inventory control in a timely and cost-effective manner.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: ​

• Pick and pack orders timely; review work at the end of day to ensure completion.
• Receive and count stock items and record data in computer.
• Examine and inspect stock for defects as necessary.
• Support and execute inventory control processes.
• Support basic ERP troubleshooting with both handheld scanners and computer (Microsoft AX).
• 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 the supervisor/manager.

Supervisory Responsibilities: Hourly employees/temporary employees.

Qualifications: 3+ years' experience in warehousing or manufacturing for a high-volume multi-product manufacturer.

Education, Experience and Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Exposure to ERP systems requiring handheld picking (Microsoft AX/SAP preferred)
• Experience driving PIV equipment (LPG sit-downs, reach lifts, pallet riders)
• Intermediate experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word/Excel)
• 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 and/or 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
• Must possess effective communication skills with the ability to remain calm and focused under stressful situations.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and manage time effectively
• Ability to make good decisions based on information at hand
• Strong work ethic, attention to detail and positive attitude
• Results driven with ability to manage change while creating a positive environment

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. The individual must be able to walk or stand for extended periods of time, spend extended periods of time with a computer keyboard & screen, maneuver and work in tight, confined, or hard to reach places. Rarely, be available to work irregular and/or extended hours on short notice and travel alone. Lift and move up to 50 pounds periodically.

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. The individual will have 5% office and 95% warehouse exposure and will be exposed to heat, cold, noise, and dust.

Westlake is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable legislation.

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