Operator

Westlake Chemical Corporation; Leola (PA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k match

Employer contribution

Quarterly incentive plan

Fitness reimbursement

Educational assistance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Westlake Chemical Corporation in Leola, PA is seeking a Production Operator to operate production equipment and multiple lines, load gaskets and package end products. The role requires inspecting product quality, recording measurements, and maintaining pipe specifications with supervision.

You will support line start-ups and changeovers, while following all safety protocols and SOPs. The job emphasizes teamwork, adherence to housekeeping standards, and attention to equipment performance.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent not required; prior experience or training preferred.
• Ability to read a limited number of English words and recognize numbers.

Responsibilities

• Operate production equipment and multiple lines; load gaskets and package end product for shipment.
• Visually inspect product for quality assurance.
• Measure and record pipe dimensions; maintain pipe specs.
• Relieve and assist other operators; work as a team.
• Follow safety procedures and SOPs; report malfunctions immediately.

Skills

Reading English words

Math for money/measurements

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

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.

SUMMARY

The 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 Charting
• Control 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 Manual
• Relieve and assist other operators as needed.
• Work as a team with other personnel.
• Other duties as required

QUALIFICATIONS

To 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 EXPERIENCE

High School diploma or equivalent not required. Prior experience or training preferred.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability 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 SKILLS

Ability 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 ABILITY

Ability 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 ENVIRONMENT

The 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 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.