Packaging Technician - Quality & Fast-Paced Assembly

Westlake Chemical; Shelby Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 22,041 - 27,552; Full time

Job summary

Westlake Chemical is seeking a packaging teammate to perform functions such as trimming, assembling gaskets, heat staking, bagging, shrink wrapping, and staking screws on a fast-paced shop floor. The role requires attention to detail and the ability to work independently while maintaining safety standards.

Responsibilities include inspecting parts for quality, labeling, packing, labeling boxes, stocking materials, and supporting inventories.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently in a fast paced environment.
• Proper use of cutters and clippers.
• Maintain an attitude of safety awareness and responsibility.

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 communication

Written communication

Independent worker

Safety awareness

Tools

Cutters and clippers

Job description

Westlake Chemical is seeking a packaging teammate to perform functions such as trimming, assembling gaskets, heat staking, bagging, shrink wrapping, and staking screws on a fast-paced shop floor. The role requires attention to detail and the ability to work independently while maintaining safety standards.

Responsibilities include inspecting parts for quality, labeling, packing, labeling boxes, stocking materials, and supporting inventories.