Packer - Contract - Shift A

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

Job summary

A leading company in the vinyl production industry is seeking a Packer for their Vaughan facility. The successful candidate will participate in the efficient production process, ensuring quality packing and safety compliance while working rotating continental shifts. This role offers a competitive hourly wage and opportunities for advancement.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 or equivalent required.
• Previous manufacturing experience is an asset.
• Good interpersonal skills and teamwork required.

Responsibilities

• Pack vinyl products as per specifications.
• Ensure proper closure of cartons and transport.
• Comply with health and safety regulations.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Mathematical Skills

Knowledge of Packing Processes

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent

Tools

Air-operated equipment

Job description

Packer - Contract - Shift A

Apply locations: CA - Woodbridge, ON | Full time | Posted 2 Days Ago | Job Requisition ID: R28598

Westlake offers you the potential to enrich your work life and career experience in an entrepreneurial environment. We work together to enhance people's lives through our products and presence in the communities in which we operate.

Position Summary:

Participate and contribute to effective production efficiency by packing vinyl products according to customer specifications, recognizing and removing any defective product, and ensuring that packaging is properly sealed for transportation.

Compensation and Shifts:

Competitive hourly rate, night shift premium & additional incentives upon hire

Must be able to work 12-hour rotating continental shifts

Pay Rate: $21.61/hr

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Pack vinyl products as they become available from one extrusion/injection line as per specifications manual.
• Recognize, remove, and report defective product and equipment.
• Prepare packaging for shipment and transportation (pre-glue boxes, interlock product and insert into boxes, ensure boxes are free of vinyl punch slugs, glue and staple end caps to boxes, ensure end flaps are flush and square, use correct number of staples in the correct locations).
• Maintain piece counts and ensure correct number of completed cartons are stacked for crating.
• Ensure proper closure of cartons and transport of cartons to adjacent bed or skid.
• Keep work area free of scrap and maintain workplace safety.
• Monitor cartons and end caps for correct size and report discrepancies to Shift Supervisor.
• Participate in mid and year-end inventory counts if required.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures, including health and safety regulations.
• Perform other duties as required by Shift Supervisor.

Education and Experience:

• Must be able to work 12-hour continental shifts.
• Must have completed Grade 12 or equivalent.
• Previous manufacturing experience is an asset but not required.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical functions.
• Team player with strong interpersonal skills.
• Good working knowledge of packing processes.
• Comfortable using air-operated equipment and able to lift production loads.

Westlake is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to characteristics protected by law.

Note: If you are an active Westlake employee or an employee of any Westlake affiliates, please apply via the Jobs Hub application in Workday.