What are the responsibilities and job description for the Shipping Lead position at Westlake Royal Building Products?
Shipping Lead — Houston, TX
Lead the team that keeps quality windows moving safely, accurately, and on time.
Join Our Team
A premier windows manufacturing company in Houston, Texas, is seeking a hands-on Shipping Lead to guide daily shipping and yard operations. In 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.
What You’ll Do
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.
Comprehensive Benefits
Eligible employees may enjoy a competitive total rewards package designed to support health, financial security, and work-life balance, including:
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 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 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable legislation.
Lead the team that keeps quality windows moving safely, accurately, and on time.
Join Our Team
A premier windows manufacturing company in Houston, Texas, is seeking a hands-on Shipping Lead to guide daily shipping and yard operations. In 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.
What You’ll Do
- 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 driver’s 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.
Comprehensive Benefits
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 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 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable legislation.