Operator

Westlake Chemical; Leola (PA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 benefits

4% 401k match

Quarterly incentive plan

Fitness reimbursement

Educational assistance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Westlake Chemical seeks a production operator for its Leola, PA facility to support multiple production lines and ensure efficient operation of equipment. You will load gaskets, package end products for shipment, and help maintain quality standards.

The role requires following SOPs, measuring pipe dimensions, and reporting any malfunctions or unsafe conditions. You will work as part of a team in a loud, cold/hot environment and contribute to a safe, productive shift.

Qualifications

• High School diploma not required; prior experience preferred.
• Ability to read a limited number of English words and to recognize similarities and differences between words.
• Basic arithmetic: add/subtract two-digit numbers, multiply/divide with 10s and 100s.

Responsibilities

• Operate production equipment on assigned cell and maintain line operation.
• Visually inspect product for quality and record pipe dimensions.
• Follow SOPs, start-up activities, and changeovers.
• Report equipment malfunctions or unsafe conditions immediately.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and orderly work area per housekeeping standards.
• Relieve and assist other operators as needed.

Skills

Reading English words

Basic math skills

Reasoning ability

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.Benefits day 1, 4% 401k match plus 3% annual employer contribution, quarterly incentive plan up to 8%, plus programs for fitness reimbursement, educational assistance, and employee assistance. Take your career to the next level and join us now!SUMMARYThe production operator is assigned to a specific cell or work area on a production shift. He or she is responsible for the efficient operation of the production equipment and required to perform the following duties.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.Perform the primary thinking encompassed by this job description.Comply with all Company policies and procedures.Maintain operation of multiple lines, including loading gaskets and packaging end product for shipment.Visually inspect product for quality assurance purposes.Measure and record pipe dimensions as required. Take the proper action according to SPC ChartingControl dimensions to maintain pipe specifications with direct supervision.Move bundled pipe from work area (scrap and good product).Assist in production line start-up activities and changeovers.Follow all operational and safety procedures.Cut and band scrap as directed.Maintain a clean, safe and orderly work area per established housekeeping standards.Understand Belling Operations.Report any equipment malfunctions, product defects or unsafe conditions immediately.Read and Understand SOP’s contained in Operator ManualRelieve and assist other operators as needed.Work as a team with other personnel.Other duties as requiredQUALIFICATIONSTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCEHigh School diploma or equivalent not required. Prior experience or training preferred.LANGUAGE SKILLSAbility to read a limited number of two- and three-syllable English words and to recognize similarities and differences between words and between series of numbers. Ability to print and speak simple sentences.MATHEMATICAL SKILLSAbility to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.REASONING ABILITYAbility to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.WORK ENVIRONMENTThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing 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 exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to extreme cold and extreme heat. The employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.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.