Shipping Lead
Houston, TX - USA
Job Summary
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.
Lead the team that keeps quality windows moving safely accurately and on time.
A premier windows manufacturing company in Houston Texas is seeking a hands-on Shipping Lead to guide daily shipping and yard this key role you will lead forklift operators maintain inventory accuracy stage and inspect loads and help ensure every shipment leaves safely damage-free and on schedule.
- Lead and direct the daily work of shipping team members.
- Stage inspect load and unload flatbed trailers and containers.
- Verify products against pick lists and prevent damaged or incorrect items from shipping or being received.
- Record inventory and shipment information in the ERP system using a scanner.
- Perform cycle counts and maintain accurate yard inventory.
- Operate a forklift safely and maintain required certification.
- Support daily truck-loading requirements and communicate issues promptly to management.
- Maintain organized work areas through 5S and follow all safety procedures and work instructions.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- One to two years of relevant shipping warehouse logistics or manufacturing experience.
- Valid drivers license and forklift experience or certification.
- Strong leadership organization communication and problem-solving skills.
- Basic proficiency with Microsoft Word Excel email and inventory systems.
- Safety-focused dependable detail-oriented and able to manage multiple priorities.
This active manufacturing and yard role requires standing for extended periods moving throughout the facility climbing stairs or ladders working outdoors in varying weather conditions and lifting or moving up to 50 pounds. Required personal protective equipment must be worn.
Schedule: Full-time; flexibility for overtime and changing operational needs is required.
Eligible employees may enjoy a competitive total rewards package designed to support health financial security and work-life balance including:
- Medical dental vision and prescription coverage.
- 401(k) retirement savings plan.
- Paid time off and paid holidays.
- Company-paid and voluntary life and disability insurance options.
- Health savings and flexible spending account options.
- Employee assistance and wellness resources.
- Training career development and advancement opportunities.
Apply today and bring your leadership safety mindset and shipping experience to a company known for quality manufacturing and dependable service.
We are an equal opportunity employer. Employment is at will. Benefits and eligibility may vary by plan and employment status.
Westlake is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable legislation.
If you are an active Westlake employee (or an employee of any Westlake affiliates) please do not apply will apply via the Jobs Hub application in Workday.
About Company
Westlake is a global manufacturer and supplier of materials and essential products used in the housing and construction, packaging and healthcare, automotive and consumer sectors.