Blender

Westlake Chemical; Rushmoor; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading manufacturer in a dynamic role focused on operating equipment and ensuring quality production. This position offers the chance to work in a supportive environment, where your contributions directly impact the efficiency and safety of operations. With a strong emphasis on professional development, you'll have the opportunity to grow your skills while being part of a company that values inclusion and community. If you're ready to take your career to the next level, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

401k Match

Quarterly Incentive Plan

Fitness Reimbursement

Educational Assistance

Employee Support Programs

Qualifications

• Ability to operate equipment and select materials for production.
• Knowledge of quality control and machine maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Set mixer system to produce required compounds.
• Weigh ingredients and ensure quality blends.
• Conduct routine inspections and maintain safety.

Skills

Material Handling

Forklift Operation

Quality Control

Machine Adjustment

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Westlake Job Opportunity

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.

Benefits include day 1 access, a 4% 401k match plus a 3% annual employer contribution, a quarterly incentive plan up to 8%, and programs for fitness reimbursement, educational assistance, and employee support. Take your career to the next level and join us now!

Summary

Operate all equipment and select materials required to provide consistent material to extruders and maintain blend inventory.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform the primary thinking encompassed by this job description.
• Comply with all Company policies and procedures.
• Set the mixer system to properly produce compound needed for production.
• Recognize all ingredients and materials visually.
• Weigh all ingredients to the designated specifications.
• Make proper machine adjustments and perform minor maintenance to ensure consistent quality blends, safe operation, and optimum output of the compounding system.
• Complete all reports and paperwork.
• Conduct routine inspections of mixing operation, mixer system, and silos.
• Transport loads of materials with a forklift.
• Climb silos and railcars when needed.
• Unload resin from railcars.
• Keep area clean, safe, and organized.
• Assist in daily plant production as needed.
• Meet specified performance requirements of the job.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Details not specified.

Qualifications

Ability to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Education and/or Experience

High School Diploma or GED required.

About Westlake

Westlake Pipe & Fittings Corporation, a Westlake company, is a leading PVC pipe manufacturer in North America, founded in 1992. We produce a broad range of pipes and fittings for various markets, including municipal water, sewer, residential plumbing, and more. Our culture emphasizes support, inclusion, professional development, and personal growth.

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

Note: Current Westlake employees should apply via the Jobs Hub in Workday.