Packaging Technician: Quality, Assembly & Shipping

Westlake Chemical; Tennessee; On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Westlake Chemical is seeking a dependable Packaging Technician to perform multiple packaging functions, including trimming, gasket assembly, heat staking, bagging, shrink wrapping, and stacking screws. You will visually inspect products, label parts, pack into boxes, seal with a tape machine, and prepare pallets for pickup by the Material Handler, while keeping a clean, safe workspace.

The role requires good communication and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment with a

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Proper use of cutters and clippers.
• Maintain safety awareness at all times.

Responsibilities

• Visually inspect product to quality requirements, including size and configuration.
• Clean, trim and correctly label parts.
• When using gaskets, make sure all parts are assembled properly.
• Pack parts into boxes and properly seal using tape machine.
• Construct pallets and prepare them for pick up by Material Handler.
• Keep work area clean, organized and free of debris to maintain a safe facility.
• Construct boxes and put appropriate labels on boxes.
• Ensure that gaskets, rings and other necessary materials are stocked before leaving press.
• Assist in physical inventories.
• Comply with all Employee Conduct and Work Rules.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Independent work

Cutters & clippers use

Safety awareness

Job description

Westlake Chemical is seeking a dependable Packaging Technician to perform multiple packaging functions, including trimming, gasket assembly, heat staking, bagging, shrink wrapping, and stacking screws. You will visually inspect products, label parts, pack into boxes, seal with a tape machine, and prepare pallets for pickup by the Material Handler, while keeping a clean, safe workspace.

The role requires good communication and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment with a