Operator Technician

Westlake Chemical Corporation; Hazlehurst (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Westlake Chemical Corporation in Hazlehurst, Georgia, is seeking an Equipment Operator responsible for safely operating equipment and ensuring accurate packaging of finished products. Candidates must have a High School Diploma or equivalent and preferably a certified forklift license. Strong attention to detail is crucial as the role involves packing material and maintaining cleanliness in the workspace.

This position entails a fast-paced manufacturing environment with physical demands including lifting and moving materials, along with maintaining safety protocols. Westlake is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualifications

• Must possess a High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Certified Forklift License preferred with prior experience.
• Must score Silver or above on Work Keys test.

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment safely while packaging finished products.
• Set up and inspect packaging materials for production.
• Drive forklift and assist machine operators as needed.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment.

Skills

Forklift Operation

Packaging Skills

Attention to Detail

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift

Job description

SUMMARY

Operate equipment properly, safely, and efficiently, resulting in neat, accurate and efficient packaging of all finished product.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain a safe work environment while performing job duties.
• Set up Gaylord boxes and mark tares correctly - having a sufficient amount set up at all times to meet production demands.
• Inspect each Gaylord box and liner prior to filling to ensure that it is clean and suitable for use.
• Weigh and package material correctly with neat and legible labels on each package.
• Drive forklift.
• Assist the machine operator on start-up and shut-down.
• Keep a constant watch on vacuum chambers from his station and finished product.
• At coolers, notifying the shift supervisor if anything is suspected.
• Handling and storing all finished product properly and efficiently, including bulk materials.
• Keep area and tools neat, clean and stored properly.
• Break open, disassemble, clean and reassemble coolers properly. Responsible for all cleaning of the coolers on his shift.
• Stack all packages neatly, even in temporary storage.
• Must be company oriented, willingly completing any tasks that are assigned to him by the production foreman.
• Understand and follows all Safety, ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 established procedures.
• Understand that shift schedules are not set; willingly work the hours assigned with an understanding that overtime can be assigned at any given time.
• Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Score Silver or above on Work Keys test.
• Certified Forklift License and prior forklift experience is preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and work on a computer, stand; use hands, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee will be required to stand from 10 to 12 hours per day. The employee must be legally able to drive a motor vehicle. They employee must be able to work around and close to rotating equipment. The employee frequently is required to walk; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit and climb or balance. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 55 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Manufacturing environment includes: dust, outdoors, high noise levels.

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