Warehouse Lead Hand

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 company (NYSE:

WLK), is the second-largest polyvinyl chloride pipe and fittings manufacturer in North America. Westlake Pipe & Fittings 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.

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.

• Benefits Effective Day 1
• Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k (4% match), Annual Retirement Contribution (2%), Life & AD&D
• Paid Vacation
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Fitness Reimbursement Program
• Opportunity for Advancement

We are seeking an 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.

We are seeking applicants who understand that employees make key contributions to developing a safe work environment.

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.

• 3+ years’ experience in warehousing or manufacturing for a high‑volume multi‑product manufacturer.
• Experience as a Shipping Loader Operator, or equivalent, and has demonstrated a good working knowledge of safe and efficient truck‑loading procedures.
• 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 lbs.
• 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.
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