Operator - 2nd Shift

Westlake Chemical; Elkland (PA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Westlake Chemical is seeking a manufacturing operator to ensure only quality-approved product is packaged for customers. The role involves extrusion or injection molding, weathering, trimming, inspection, and packing across shifts.

You will help keep lines running smoothly while meeting quality standards. The ideal candidate has a High School Diploma or equivalent and 1–2 years in a relevant field, with basic math and color-vision abilities.

Qualifications

• Must read and follow production schedules and standard work instructions.
• Ability to inspect, feed, package, and move product through the line.
• Strong math and counting skills for quality checks and labeling.

Responsibilities

• Read production schedule boards and perform tasks as directed by Shift Supervisor.
• Inspect, pack, and label product to meet WIP and finished goods requirements.
• Maintain nonrobotic molding machine cycles and document production data.

Skills

Production schedules

Quality inspection

Basic math

Color vision

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma

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.JOB SUMMARYThe primary responsibility of this position will be to ensure only quality-approved product is packaged for the customer. This includes extrusion or injection molding, weathering, trimming, inspection, and packing. The goal will be to help keep the extrusion lines running or the molding machines running continuously and efficiently while producing a product that meets or exceeds our customers’ expectations.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS· Comply with Safety Policies and Procedures· Reads Production Schedule boards and performs work as assigned by shift supervisor· Inspects, feeds, and/or packs product for Work In Process (WIP) or finished product· Maintains standard production cycles on nonrobotic molding machines· Detect quality defects in molded parts, trim the molded part and assemble the molded part· Ensure that product has appropriate Lot Information printed on each product· Build/assemble boxes· Attach appropriate labels to boxes· Notify supervisor of any safety, quality, mechanical, or material issues· Completes production documentation· Perform other duties as assigned by the Shift Supervisor· Notify Management/Supervisor of any quality or equipment issuesRegular attendance, timeliness, and scheduling flexibilityKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES· Work eight to twelve-hour shift· Perform tasks as defined in Standard Work Instructions· Must perform basic math functions· Distinguish colors visually· Basic literacy skills required to clearly and legibly complete required paperwork· Teamwork OrientationEDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCEThe employee should have the following:High School Diploma or equivalent and training or certification in relevant skill or trade preferred1 - 2 years' experience in a relevant fieldESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT· Must be able to work standing for up to 8-12 hours/shift.· Must be able to kneel, squat, bend/twist at the waist, and stack parts at or above head height· Must have full range of motion (ROM) of shoulders, knees, hips, elbows, wrists, and hands to inspect, pack, and stack finished parts· Must be able to complete repetitive tasks to keep up with IMM cycle times as fast as every 30 seconds· Must be able to wear compliant ear protection if and when, working in areas exposed to noise levels above OSHA threshold limits· Must be able to work in hot environments (Especially summer months) that can exceed 100F· Wear all required personal protective equipment (Safety toe shoes, ANSI Z87 eye protection, CR gloves)· 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 conditionsWestlake 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.