Operator - Weekend 4A Fri-Sun 4p-4a

Westlake Chemical; Elkland (PA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Westlake Chemical is seeking an on-site production/packaging associate to ensure only quality-approved product is packed for customers. You will support extrusion or molding, weathering, trimming, inspection, and packing to keep lines running efficiently and meet customer expectations.

Responsibilities include reading schedules, inspecting and packing, labeling, and maintaining documentation. Candidates should be able to perform basic math, distinguish colors, and work eight to twelve hours with

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1–2 years of relevant production or packaging experience.
• Ability to perform basic math and read/follow work instructions.
• Ability to distinguish colors visually.
• Teamwork oriented and flexible with shifts.

Responsibilities

• Read production schedules and perform tasks as assigned by shift supervisor.
• Inspect, feed, pack product for WIP or finished goods.
• Maintain standard production cycles on nonrobotic molding machines.
• Notify supervisor of safety, quality, mechanical, or material issues.
• Complete production documentation.
• Stand 8-12 hours, lift up to 50 pounds.
• Notify Management/Supervisor of any quality or equipment issues.

Skills

Shift work

Basic math

Color vision

Literacy

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

1-2 years of relevant experience

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 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 laddersAbility to work around dust, chemicals, and other substances, and in various environmental conditions

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