Packer

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 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.

PRIMARY PURPOSE

Perform one or more packaging functions such as trimming, assembling gaskets, heat staking, bagging, shrink wrapping, and staking screws.

DUTIES AND 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.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently in a fast paced environment.
• Proper use of cutters and clippers.
• Must maintain and attitude of safety awareness and responsibly.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Must be physically able to perform all tasks and duties as described throughout this job description; ability to bend, stoop and carry heavy objects weighing up to 40 pounds. Sufficiently mobile to function in a shop floor environment that includes the ability to crawl, kneel, lift, pull, sit, stand and walk for shifts working up to a 12 hours. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

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

Westlake (NYSE: WLK) is a global diversified industrial company that manufactures and supplies essential products that enhance the daily lives of people around the globe. Our products, now under a One Westlake brand, supply the necessary building blocks for everyday products across housing and infrastructure, packaging and healthcare, and automotive and consumer goods. Consumers gain the benefits of materials Westlake produces in products such as food packaging, medical devices, soaps and detergents, car interiors, fashion, toys, shoes, furniture, electronics, siding, stone veneer, windows, outdoor living, roofing, and pipe & fittings. Westlake is proud to contribute to driving a sustainable future through the creation of essential products that are Enhancing Your Life Every Day®.

To view other career opportunities at Westlake and our family of companies, visit https://westlaketalent.com