Operator I-Machine

Westlake Chemical; Lake Wales (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Westlake is seeking a Machine Operator I to work under the supervision of the Production Supervisor in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You will join a team focused on safety, quality, and efficiency.

Essential duties include water treatment (flocculent, pH checks), tile inspection, operating the strapping machine, kiln exit checks, and packaging. Requirements: basic math skills; ability to read and follow simple instructions; 6 months to 1 year of tile manufacturing experience; forklift

Qualifications

• Basic arithmetic: add, subtract, multiply, divide.
• Able to read, comprehend and follow simple instructions.
• 6 months to 1 year of color or tile manufacturing experience required.

Responsibilities

• Comply with Westlake's Safety Policies and Procedures.
• Water treatment: treat process water, check pH, log discharges.
• Inspect tile on the dry side and oversee the sealer area.
• Operate the strapping machine to secure pallets.
• Perform quality checks and packaging at kiln exit.
• Clean equipment and areas daily; report issues.
• All other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Basic mathematical skills

Education

Read instructions

Tile manufacturing experience

Tools

Forklift driving

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 SUMMARY

The Machine Operator I under the supervision of the Production Supervisor may perform any of the jobs listed below.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Comply with Westlakes's Safety Policies and Procedures Regular attendance, timeliness and scheduling flexibility
• Water Treatment: Treat process water by adding flocculent to disperse solids. Check PH before discharging to city. Follow SOP. Daily log all discharge to city with a supervisor’s approval.
• Sorter: Inspect the tile on the dry side and is responsible for the sealer area including cleaning the sealer booth
• Strapping Machine: Responsible for running strapping machine to secure pallets of tile
• Kiln Exit Operator: Responsible for quality checks of the tile and packaging of the tile
• Clean equipment and the areas daily. Notify supervisor or Lead person of any problems are identified
• All other duties as assigned by supervisor

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Basic mathematical skills (i.e. ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide)

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• Able to read, comprehend and follow simple instructions, required.
• 6 months to 1 year of color or tile manufacturing experience required.
• 6 months Forklift driving experience desired

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Complete repetitive movements such as typing
• Complete repetitive movements
• Must be able to work independently
• Work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to efficiently multi task
• Lift/move/transport items up to 50 pounds
• Ability to move or traverse about the facilities

Westlake is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable legislation.

Westlake is a global manufacturer and supplier of materials and innovative products that enhance life every day.

Headquartered in Houston, with operations in Asia, Europe and North America, we provide the building blocks for vital solutions — from housing and construction, to packaging and healthcare, to automotive and consumer.

For more information, visit the company's web site at www.westlake.com.

Westlake (NYSE: WLK) is a global diversified industrial company that manufactures and supplies essential products that enhance the daily lives of people around the globe.

Our products, now under a One Westlake brand, supply the necessary building blocks for everyday products across housing and infrastructure, packaging and healthcare, and automotive and consumer goods.

Consumers gain the benefits of materials Westlake produces in products such as food packaging, medical devices, soaps and detergents, car interiors, fashion, toys, shoes, furniture, electronics, siding, stone veneer, windows, outdoor living, roofing, and pipe & fittings.

Westlake is proud to contribute to driving a sustainable future through the creation of essential products that are Enhancing Your Life Every Day®.

To view other career opportunities at Westlake and our family of companies, visit https://westlaketalent.com