Compounder

Westlake Chemical; Vaughan; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Westlake Chemical in Vaughan, Canada, is seeking a Compounder to support extrusion line production. The role requires handling compound blends, pigments and regrind, while adhering to safety policies. You will work 12-hour continental shifts with shift premium incentives.

A Grade 12 or equivalent, forklift certification, and comfort with propane-powered forklifts are essential. Computer literacy and good communication are required to coordinate with the team and maintain accurate materials flow.

Qualifications

• Must have completed Grade 12 or equivalent.
• Forklift certification acquired through company training.
• Conversant with propane powered counter-balanced forklifts.
• Computer literate.
• Able to perform basic mathematical functions.
• Strong communication, organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Able to work straight night shift and rotating 12-hour continental shifts.

Responsibilities

• Ensure quality compound for extrusion line production.
• Follow safety and company policies during compounding.
• Supply lines with compound, pigments, regrind, etc.
• Ensure correct silo material handling and storage.
• Receive materials during and after hours; unload/load trucks.
• Maintain housekeeping and organize regrind operations.
• Assist with loading/unloading materials to platform.
• Inspect screens between conveyor and extruder silos.
• Participate in inventory counts if required.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Basic math

Teamwork

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent

Tools

Forklift certification

Propane forklift operation

Computer literacy

Job description

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.SUMMARYReporting to the Compounding Supervisor, the compounder will be responsible to participate in a team environment and undertake the tasks associated with compounding for extrusion lines in production department.MUST BE ABLE TO WORK 12 HOUR ROTATING CONTINENTAL SHIFTS******Shift Premium & Additional Incentives offered******Rate of pay: $24.74/hrDUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESMay include, but are not limited to, the following:Ensure that good quality compound is available for production of siding for the extruders.Ensure that all safety and company policies are followed as compound is made available for production.Responsible for supplying lines with compound, pigments, regrind, etc.Ensure proper material goes into the correct silo.Receiving of materials during and after hours (afternoon and midnight shift).Ensure deliveries are store in the designated areas.Housekeeping duties (i.e. empty garbage central vacuum and regrind filter barrels).Assist Operator “II” with cleaning of regrind. Ensure all available regrind is being used.Receive materials i.e. loading and unloading of trucks.Assist with supplying lines with regrind when required.Assist with loading and unloading materials to platform when required.Inspect screens between the conveyer and the extruder silos.Participate in mid and year-end inventory count if required.EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONSMust have completed Grade 12 or equivalent.Forklift certification acquired through Company sponsored training programMust be conversant with all aspects of propane powered counter-balanced forklifts.Computer literate.Ability to perform basic mathematical functions.Must have strong communication skills, organizational and interpersonal skills.Must be able to work straight night shift and rotating shift on a 12 hour continental shift format.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 here. You will apply via the Jobs Hub application in Workday.