Machine Operator

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

Job summary

Westlake Royal Building Products, located in Florida, seeks a Machine Operator I to support the Production Supervisor across multiple tile manufacturing tasks. The role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and efficient production flow.

Responsibilities include water treatment and logging, sealer area management, operating the strapping machine, kiln exit quality checks, and daily cleaning. A candidate with 6 months to 1 year in color/tile manufacturing and basic math skills is preferred; forklift

Qualifications

• Able to read, comprehend and follow simple instructions, required.
• 6 months Forklift driving experience desired.

Responsibilities

• Water Treatment: Treat process water by adding flocculent to disperse solids and log discharges with supervision.
• Sorter: Inspect tile on the dry side and manage sealer area cleanliness.
• Strapping Machine: Run strapping machine to secure pallets of tile.
• Kiln Exit Operator: Perform quality checks and package tile.
• Clean equipment and work areas daily; report issues to supervisor.

Skills

Basic mathematical skills

Education

6 months to 1 year color or tile manufacturing experience

Job description

Job Summary

The 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 supervisor

Knowledge, 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 desired

Essential Physical Requirements / Work Environment

• 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 facilities

This 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.