Operator - 2nd Shift

Westlake Royal Building Products; Elkland (PA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Westlake Royal Building Products is seeking a production operator to ensure only quality-approved product is packaged for customers. Tasks include extrusion/molding, weathering, trimming, inspection, and packing to keep lines running smoothly and efficiently while meeting customer expectations.

Qualified candidates typically have a high school diploma and 1–2 years in a related field, with ability to stand 8–12 hours and perform basic math. Safety and teamwork are essential in this role.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; training or certification in relevant skill preferred.
• 1-2 years of experience in a related role is desirable.
• Must be able to stand/walk 8-12 hours per shift and perform basic math.

Responsibilities

• Comply with safety policies and procedures.
• Read production schedule boards and perform work as assigned by shift supervisor.
• Inspect, feed, and pack product for WIP or finished goods.
• Maintain standard production cycles on non-robotic molding machines.
• Detect quality defects in molded parts, trim, and assemble as needed.
• Ensure Lot Information is printed on each product; build/assemble boxes and attach labels.
• Notify supervisor of safety, quality, or equipment issues; complete production documentation.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Shift Supervisor; maintain regular attendance and scheduling flexibility.

Skills

Reading schedules

Basic math

Color vision

Teamwork

Stand/walk long shifts

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

1-2 years experience in a relevant field (preferred)

Job description

Job Summary

The 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.

The 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 issues
• Regular attendance, timeliness, and scheduling flexibility

Knowledge, 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 Orientation

Education And/Or Experience

The employee should have the following:

• High School Diploma or equivalent and training or certification in relevant skill or trade preferred
• 1 - 2 years' experience in a relevant field

Essential 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 conditions

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.