Operator - 3rd Shift (10hrs 9p-7a)

Westlake Royal Building Products; Metamora (MI); On-site; USD 19,286 - 30,307; Full time

Job summary

Westlake Royal Building Products in Michigan is seeking a Production Associate responsible for packaging quality-approved products, loading charges, inspecting molded parts, labeling bundles, and keeping lines running efficiently to meet customer expectations.

You will read production schedules, operate presses or extrusion lines, ensure proper lot information, and maintain safety and documentation while supporting continuous production in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Must perform basic math functions.
• Able to distinguish colors visually and read labels clearly.
• Teamwork-oriented with reliable attendance.

Responsibilities

• Ensure only quality-approved products are packaged for customers.
• Load plastic charges, inspect molded parts, and stack/label bundles.
• Keep extrusion or molding lines running efficiently and safely.
• Read production schedules and follow shift supervisor instructions.

Skills

Basic math

Color vision

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Summary

The primary responsibility of this position will be to ensure only quality-approved products are packaged for the customer. This includes loading plastic charges, inspects compression molded product, stacks shingles, labels and skids finished product. 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.

Job Summary

The primary responsibility of this position will be to ensure only quality-approved products are packaged for the customer. This includes loading plastic charges, inspects compression molded product, stacks shingles, labels and skids finished product. 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
• Receiving and loading plastic charges (400F) into compression molds.
• Keep up with 4-5 compression molds, each cycle averages 22 seconds.
• Maintain less than 5% shorts (loading charges correctly).
• 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
• 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
• Attach appropriate labels to bundles
• 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

• 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 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.