Machine Operator III

Westlake Chemical Corporation; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Westlake Chemical Corporation in Phoenix, AZ seeks a Utility Person to provide relief and/or replace personnel across the production line, including Machine Operator, Color Mix Operator, Forklift Operator or Stacker, performing duties safely and efficiently.

You will follow safety policies, maintain housekeeping, assist the Line Supervisor, coordinate breaks, monitor quality with QA technicians, and support training and reporting.

Qualifications

• Basic mathematical skills required.
• Interest in safety and quality procedures.

Responsibilities

• Comply with Westlake Safety Policies and Procedures.
• Maintain regular attendance, timeliness, and scheduling flexibility.
• Assist and coordinate crew activities on the production line under supervision.
• Adhere to lock-out/tag-out procedures and provide training as needed.
• Monitor tile quality with QA technicians and suggest adjustments for consistency.
• Ensure housekeeping in assigned areas is maintained and safe.
• Train and develop other production employees in safety, quality, and job requirements.
• Prepare production reports as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Basic math skills

Education

High School Diploma

6 months–1 year tile/color manufacturing experience

Forklift license

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

The Utility Person will provide relief and/or replace personnel in all positions within the production line (such as Machine Operator, Color Mix Operator, Forklift Operator or Stacker) by performing their duties.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Comply with Westlake Safety Policies and Procedures

• Regular attendance, timeliness, and scheduling flexibility
• Assists and coordinates activities of the crew on the production line at the direction of or in the absence of the Line Supervisor, by coordinating work assignments for the employees on the crew, arranging for breaks and lunches and ensuring that safety rules are followed.
• A utility Person must be fully trained and adhere to all lock-out/tag-out procedures and provide training to other as needed.
• In conjunction with the quality assurance technicians, monitor the quality of the tiles being produced by checking colors and physical properties, regularly. Suggests adjustments to the equipment or requests assistance from maintenance personnel to ensure that quality levels are maintained.
• Monitors and enforces all safety, equal opportunity, environmental protection rules and procedures by observing the activities of the work crew(s) and correcting deviations from the procedures, as they occur. Reports to Supervisor all matters requiring the attention of the supervisor.

• Assures that all housekeeping is maintained in a clear and orderly fashion in the assigned area(s).
• In conjunction with the Line Supervisor/Plant Manager, train and develop other production employees in safety, quality, and job requirements.
• Prepare production reports as required.
• All other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Basic mathematical skills (i.e. ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide)

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

The employee should have the following:

High School Diploma required.

• 6 months to 1 year of color or tile manufacturing experience required.

• 6 months Forklift driving experience desired.
• Employee must possess a forklift driver’s license.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

The employee should possess the ability to:

• Prolong standing or in stationary position.
• Complete repetitive movements such as typing.
• Be exposed to sounds or noise levels that may be uncomfortable.

• Complete repetitive movements
• Wear all required personal protective equipment (hearing, vision, and hardhat protection)
• Lift/move/transport items up to 50 pounds
• Ability to move or traverse about the facilities.
• Must be able to ascend/descend stairs or ladders

• Ability to work around dust, chemicals, and other substances, and in various environmental conditions.

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. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.

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.

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