Line Attendant

Westlake Chemical Corporation; Vaughan; On-site; CAD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift premium

Incentives offered

Job summary

Westlake Chemical Corporation in Vaughan, Canada, is seeking an extrusion operator to safely operate and set up extrusion lines. You will work 12-hour continental shifts with shift premium and incentives, starting up and shutting down lines and ensuring high output while maintaining safety and quality.

Prior manufacturing or extrusion experience is preferred. The role requires Grade 12 or equivalent, basic math skills, and strong communication and teamwork abilities.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work 12 hour Continental shift.
• Must have completed Grade 12 or equivalent.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment would be an asset.
• Experience with the extrusion or other plastic processes, an asset.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical functions.
• Must have strong communication, organizational and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in starting up or shutting down an extrusion line safely and efficiently.
• Run one extrusion line at a time.
• Assist with set-ups of products and tooling using proper procedures.
• Make line adjustments to maximize output while maintaining safety and quality.
• Complete operator shift reports and pre/post shutdown checklists.
• Relieve packers for breaks without neglecting the lines.
• Assist with labeling, gluing, lifting and flipping of boxes when possible.
• Remove unused drums and tools to designated areas as per procedure.
• Participate in inventory counts if required.
• Adapt to new procedures and programs as required.

Skills

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Basic math

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent

Job description

SUMMARY

Reporting to the Production Supervisor, this position is responsible for the safe and efficient operation & setup of extrusion lines.

MUST BE ABLE TO WORK 12 HOUR ROTATING CONTINENTAL SHIFTS

******Shift Premium & Additional Incentives offered******

Rate of Pay: $22.80/hr

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

May include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Assists in starting up or shutting down an extrusion line in a safe and efficient manner.
• Must have the ability to run one extrusion line at a time.
• Assists in all set-ups of products and tooling using proper procedures.
• Assists with adjustments to the line to achieve maximum output while maintaining safety and quality.
• Completes operator shift report, operator stat up pre-check and shut-down check lists.
• Relieves packers for breaks without neglecting the lines.
• Helps packers with labeling, gluing, lifting and flipping of boxes whenever possible without neglecting the lines.
• Removes all drums of notches and nail slugs to the grinder.
• Removes any tooling from the line that is not in use to the designated area as per procedure.
• Participate in mid and year-end inventory count if required.
• Adjusts to new procedures & programs as required.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be able to work 12 hour Continental shift
• Must have completed Grade 12 or equivalent.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment would be an asset.
• Experience with the extrusion or other plastic processes, an asset.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical functions.
• Must have strong communication, organizational and interpersonal skills.

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.