Compounder

Westlake Chemical; Houston (TX); On-site; CAD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift premium

Additional incentives

Job summary

Westlake Chemical is seeking a Compounder to join the production team, responsible for preparing and delivering compound for extrusion lines. The role requires working 12-hour continental shifts and includes shift premium and additional incentives.

Responsibilities include supplying lines with compound, pigments, and regrind, ensuring safety and proper material handling, and participating in inventories as needed. Forklift certification and Grade 12 are required.

Qualifications

• Must have completed Grade 12 or equivalent.
• Forklift certification acquired through Company sponsored training program.
• Must be conversant with all aspects of propane powered counter-balanced forklifts.
• Computer literate.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical functions.
• Must have strong communication skills, organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Must be able to work straight night shift and rotating shift on a 12 hour continental shift format.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that good quality compound is available for production of siding for the extruders.
• Ensure that all safety and company policies are followed as compound is made available for production.
• Responsible for supplying lines with compound, pigments, regrind, etc.
• Ensure proper material goes into the correct silo.
• Receiving of materials during and after hours (afternoon and midnight shift).
• Ensure deliveries are stored in the designated areas.
• Housekeeping duties (i.e. empty garbage central vacuum and regrind filter barrels).
• Assist Operator II with cleaning of regrind.
• Ensure all available regrind is being used.
• Receive materials i.e. loading and unloading of trucks.
• Assist with supplying lines with regrind when required.
• Assist with loading and unloading materials to platform when required.
• Inspect screens between the conveyer and the extruder silos.
• Participate in mid and year-end inventory count if required.

Skills

Forklift certification

Propane powered forklifts

Basic math

Communication skills

Teamwork

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.

SUMMARY

Reporting to the Compounding Supervisor, the compounder will be responsible to participate in a team environment and undertake the tasks associated with compounding for extrusion lines in production department. Must be able to work 12 hour rotating continental shifts.

Shift Premium & Additional Incentives offered. Rate of pay: $24.74/hr

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure that good quality compound is available for production of siding for the extruders.
• Ensure that all safety and company policies are followed as compound is made available for production.
• Responsible for supplying lines with compound, pigments, regrind, etc.
• Ensure proper material goes into the correct silo.
• Receiving of materials during and after hours (afternoon and midnight shift).
• Ensure deliveries are store in the designated areas.
• Housekeeping duties (i.e. empty garbage central vacuum and regrind filter barrels).
• Assist Operator “II” with cleaning of regrind.
• Ensure all available regrind is being used.
• Receive materials i.e. loading and unloading of trucks.
• Assist with supplying lines with regrind when required.
• Assist with loading and unloading materials to platform when required.
• Inspect screens between the conveyer and the extruder silos.
• Participate in mid and year-end inventory count if required.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Must have completed Grade 12 or equivalent.
• Forklift certification acquired through Company sponsored training program.
• Must be conversant with all aspects of propane powered counter-balanced forklifts.
• Computer literate.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical functions.
• Must have strong communication skills, organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Must be able to work straight night shift and rotating shift on a 12 hour continental shift format.

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.

Westlake is a global manufacturer and supplier of materials and innovative products that enhance life every day. Headquartered in Houston, with operations in Asia, Europe and North America, we provide the building blocks for vital solutions — from housing and construction, to packaging and healthcare, to automotive and consumer.

Westlake (NYSE: WLK) is a global diversified industrial company that manufactures and supplies essential products that enhance the daily lives of people around the globe. Our products, now under a One Westlake brand, supply the necessary building blocks for everyday products across housing and infrastructure, packaging and healthcare, and automotive and consumer goods. Consumers gain the benefits of materials Westlake produces in products such as food packaging, medical devices, soaps and detergents, car interiors, fashion, toys, shoes, furniture, electronics, siding, stone veneer, windows, outdoor living, roofing, and pipe & fittings.

Westlake is proud to contribute to driving a sustainable future through the creation of essential products that are Enhancing Your Life Every Day®. To view other career opportunities at Westlake and our family of companies, visit https://westlaketalent.com