Material Technician

Westlake Chemical; Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation and holidays

Bonuses

401(k) with company match

Safety Shoes allowance

Tuition Reimbursement

Medical, Dental and Vision insurance

Short Term and Long Term Disability

Fitness Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Life Insurance

Job summary

Westlake Chemical is hiring for Material Technicians in Lenexa, Kansas, with Night Shift 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM and Day Shift 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM on a rotating schedule; a shift differential applies. The role supports production by training operators, handling changeovers, and ensuring material movement and quality checks.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including vacations, holidays, bonuses, 401(k) with company match, tuition reimbursement, health care from day one, disability coverage,

Responsibilities

• Trains and relieves machine operators as needed.
• Fills in for the Lead during their absence, including color changes and quality checks.
• Reads work orders to determine materials or containers to be moved.
• Counts, weighs, and records units of materials moved daily.
• Lifts heavy objects by hand or with power hoist; cleans work area and equipment.
• Operates industrial truck or electric hoist to move materials and products.

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. DaVinci Roofscapes has an opening for Material Technicians.

Schedules available: Night Shift 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM rotating days** Shift differential applies. Day Shift 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM rotating days**

OUR BENEFITS INCLUDE:

• Paid vacation and paid holidays beginning day one of employment
• 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)

ESSENTIAL 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 become 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 spread sheets 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 physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, 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:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

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

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.

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. For more information, visit the company's web site at www.westlake.com. 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