Line Attendant

Westlake Chemical; Vaughan; On-site; CAD 47,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift premium

Incentives

Job summary

Westlake Chemical in Vaughan, Canada, is seeking an operator to safely run and set up extrusion lines on 12-hour continental shifts. You will support line startup/shutdown, assist with product/tooling setups, and help maintain safety and quality while maximizing output.

The role requires Grade 12 or equivalent, comfort with basic math, and strong communication. Prior extrusion/plastic process experience is an asset, with shift premium and incentives offered.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work 12 hour Continental shift.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment is an asset.
• Experience with extrusion or other plastic processes is an asset.
• Must be able to perform basic mathematical functions.
• Strong communication, organizational and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in starting up or shutting down an extrusion line in a safe and efficient manner.
• Run one extrusion line at a time and support line setup activities.
• Assist with line adjustments to maximize output while maintaining safety and quality.
• Complete operator shift reports and pre/post-check lists.
• Relieve packers for breaks and assist with labeling, gluing, lifting and flipping boxes as possible.

Skills

12-hour shifts

extrusion line operation

manufacturing experience

mathematical ability

communication skills

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent

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 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/hrDUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESMay 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 QUALIFICATIONSMust be able to work 12 hour Continental shiftMust 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 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.