Material Technician

Westlake Chemical; Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Bonuses

401(k) match

Safety shoes allowance

Safety glasses allowance

Tuition reimbursement

Health benefits

Disability insurance

Fitness reimbursement

Employee assistance

Life insurance

Job summary

Westlake Chemical in Lenexa, KS is seeking a Day Shift Material Technician for DaVinci Roofscapes operations. You will train and relieve machine operators, assist with color changes and mold changeovers, and ensure accurate material handling on the production floor.

Responsibilities include reading work orders, weighing and recording material movements, operating a forklift or hoist, and supporting shipping and receiving tasks while maintaining clean, safe work areas.

Responsibilities

• Trains and relieves machine operators as needed
• Fills in for the Lead during their absence, including performing color changes, quality checks, and becoming familiar with mold changeovers
• Reads work order or follows oral instructions to ascertain materials or containers to be moved
• Counts, weighs, and records number of units of materials moved or handled on daily production sheet
• Lifts heavy objects by hand or with power hoist, and cleans work area, machines, and equipment to assist machine operators
• Dumps by hand materials such as colors or plastic, into machine hoppers or move product by hand onto scrap pallets
• Operates industrial truck or electric hoist to assist in loading or moving materials and products
• Reads spreadsheets to determine specific material requirements at changeovers
• Performs necessary maintenance and repair on some equipment used
• Responsible for performing the physical tasks involved in the shipping, receiving, storing, and distributing of products, materials, parts, supplies and equipment
• Prepares and maintains records of product movement
• Pulls raw materials and finish product from various locations for manufacturing orders

Job description

Job Title

A Day Shift Material Technician (DaVinci Roofscapes)

Schedule

Shift: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM (36–48 hours per week, rotating schedule)

Benefits

• Paid vacation and paid holidays beginning day one of employment
• 5 Bonuses per year based on plant performance
• 401(k) with company match up to 4%, plus an annual 2% contribution
• Safety Shoes allowance
• Prescription Safety Glasses allowance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance beginning day one of employment
• Short Term and Long Term Disability Benefits
• Fitness Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Free Basic Life Insurance (2x your salary)

Core Duties and Responsibilities

• Trains and relieves machine operators as needed
• Fills in for the Lead during their absence, including performing color changes, quality checks, and becoming familiar with mold changeovers
• Reads work order or follows oral instructions to ascertain materials or containers to be moved
• Counts, weighs, and records number of units of materials moved or handled on daily production sheet
• Lifts heavy objects by hand or with power hoist, and cleans work area, machines, and equipment to assist machine operators
• Dumps by hand materials such as colors or plastic, into machine hoppers or move product by hand onto scrap pallets
• Operates industrial truck or electric hoist to assist in loading or moving materials and products
• Reads spreadsheets to determine specific material requirements at changeovers
• Performs necessary maintenance and repair on some equipment used
• Responsible for performing the physical tasks involved in the shipping, receiving, storing, and distributing of products, materials, parts, supplies and equipment
• Prepares and maintains records of product movement
• Pulls raw materials and finish product from various locations for manufacturing orders

Physical Demands

The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.

The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and taste or smell.

The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 40 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Work Environment

Regular exposure to moving mechanical parts.

Occasional exposure to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places.

Loud noise level.

EEO Statement

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