Machine Operator

Westlake Chemical Corporation; Vaughan; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the chemical sector is seeking a production worker for their Vaughan facility. Candidates will be responsible for loading and unloading materials, ensuring quality and compliance, and maintaining a clean work area. This role requires effective communication, basic math skills, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Identify and properly mix materials.
• Load and unload raw materials to maintain supply levels.
• Inspect products for specifications and report deficiencies.

Skills

Ability to read, write, understand and communicate effectively in English

Ability to perform basic mathematical functions

Ability to lift up to 50 pounds/23 kilograms

Ability to work rotating shifts

Job description

Wage

$23.34 per hour

$1.00 Shift premium for Night

Shift Continental

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Identify material by colour
• Properly mix material
• Distinguish between types of material
• Load and unload raw material bins/hoppers (i.e. maintain raw material levels to ensure line operation)
• Report any deficiencies in systems, facilities, machinery, equipment and/or tools immediately to your supervisor.
• Record and/or report product damage/nonconformities to your supervisor as required.
• Comply with Quality Assurance policies and procedures.
• Participate and contribute to effective production efficiency.
• Construct packaging
• Prepare and apply label to package
• Package product as per specification
• Keep work area clean
• Participate in the PVC Recovery program, ensure recycling of:
• Place raw material in proper storage location
• Place finished goods in proper storage location
• Inspect product for proper surface finish
• Inspect product for straightness
• Inspect product for squareness
• Compare product to sample (colour)
• Record results
• Use caliper to ensure product meets specifications
• Perform Flex test on product
• Use square to ensure product meets specifications
• Use measuring tape to ensure product meets specifications
• Compare product to production drawing
• Perform "Go" "No-go" Gauges/Assembly Parts tests
• Record results
• Check oil levels
• Check guarding
• Check/change filters
• Maintain the machine during a "blip"
• Maintain the machine during "more than a blip"

SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Ability to read, write, understand and communicate effectively in English.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical functions (addition, subtraction, multiplication and division).
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds/23 kilograms.
• Ability to work rotating shifts