Packaging & Equipment Operator Technician - Safe, Efficient

westlake; Madison (MS); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits Effective Day 1

Med, Den, Vision, 401k (4% match)

Paid Vacation

Tuition Assistance Program

Fitness Reimbursement Program

Opportunity for Advancement

Job summary

Westlake Global Compounds in Mississippi seeks an Operator Technician to ensure equipment is operated safely and efficiently, enabling neat, accurate packaging of all finished product.

You will maintain a safe work environment, assist with start-up/shut-down, inspect boxes and liners, weigh and label materials, and follow ISO procedures. Forklift certification preferred; WorkKeys Silver required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Must score Silver or above on WorkKeys test.
• Certified Forklift License and prior forklift experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe work environment while performing job duties.
• Set up Gaylord boxes and mark tares to meet production demands.
• Inspect each box and liner prior to filling for cleanliness and suitability.
• Weigh and package material with neat, legible labels.
• Assist machine operator on start-up and shut-down.
• Monitor vacuum chambers from station and supervise finished product.
• Notify supervisor if any issue at coolers is suspected.
• Handle and store finished product and bulk materials safely.
• Keep area and tools neat and stored properly.
• Follow Safety, ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 procedures.

Skills

WorkKeys Silver

Safety-minded

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Westlake Global Compounds in Mississippi seeks an Operator Technician to ensure equipment is operated safely and efficiently, enabling neat, accurate packaging of all finished product.

You will maintain a safe work environment, assist with start-up/shut-down, inspect boxes and liners, weigh and label materials, and follow ISO procedures. Forklift certification preferred; WorkKeys Silver required.