Machine Operator

Westlake Chemical; Okeechobee (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Westlake Chemical is seeking a Machine Operator I to join our production team in a fast-paced tile manufacturing environment. Under supervision, you will perform essential duties from water treatment to packaging, ensuring quality and safety at every step.

You will operate and monitor equipment such as water treatment systems, strapping machines, and kilns, while maintaining clean work areas and following Westlake Safety Policies. Prior tile experience helps; physical stamina is important.

Qualifications

• Basic mathematical skills
• Able to read, comprehend and follow simple instructions
• Ability to work independently
• Lift/move/transport items up to 50 pounds

Responsibilities

• Comply with Westlake Safety Policies and Procedures
• Water Treatment: Treat process water and monitor pH with SOP
• Sorter: inspect tile on the dry side and maintain sealer area
• Strapping Machine: operate to secure pallets of tile
• Kiln Exit Operator: perform quality checks and packaging
• Clean equipment and work areas daily; report issues

Tools

Forklift driving

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.JOB SUMMARYThe Machine Operator I under the supervision of the Production Supervisor may perform any of the jobs listed below.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:• Comply with Westlake Safety Policies and Procedures• Regular attendance, timeliness and scheduling flexibility• Water Treatment: Treat process water by adding flocculent to disperse solids. Check PH before discharging to city. Follow SOP. Daily log all discharge to city with a supervisor’s approval.• Sorter: Inspect the tile on the dry side and is responsible for the sealer area including cleaning the sealer booth• Strapping Machine: Responsible for running strapping machine to secure pallets of tile• Kiln Exit Operator: Responsible for quality checks of the tile and packaging of the tile• Clean equipment and the areas daily. Notify supervisor or Lead person of any problems are identified• All other duties as assigned by supervisorKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES• Basic mathematical skills (i.e. ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide)EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE• Able to read, comprehend and follow simple instructions, required.• 6 months to 1 year of color or tile manufacturing experience required.• 6 months Forklift driving experience desiredESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENTThe employee should possess the ability to:• Complete repetitive movements• Must be able to work independently• Work in a fast-paced environment• Ability to efficiently multi task• Lift/move/transport items up to 50 pounds• Ability to move or traverse about the facilitiesThis is not necessarily an all-inclusive list of job-related responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities or may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned.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.