Painter 1st Shift

Financecolombia; United States; On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Westlake is seeking a Production Operator/Painter to work in the manufacturing area, ensuring quality standards are met, painting, removing stone from molds, and packing accurately to support production. Starting pay is $21.00 per hour.

Candidates should follow safety policies, operate a forklift if certified, and maintain a clean, organized work area. The role requires flexible shifts, including overtime and weekends, with strong teamwork and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Excellent Safety and Attendance Record.
• Knowledge of all mold texture and stone color.
• Know and be able to apply OSHA safety standards related to job.
• Proficient forklift driver with certification preferred.
• Basic reading, writing and numerical ability.
• Ability to communicate to proper personnel when changes or problems occur.
• Flexible- able to work various shifts, overtime, and weekends.
• Ability to follow directions and perform tasks with minimum supervision.
• Ability to work as a team player.

Responsibilities

• Comply with Safety Policies and Procedures
• Applies color to molds with spray or brush according to quality standards
• Applies acid spray to molds
• Pulls stones from mold and packs in boxes, ensuring the accurate amount of product is packed
• Reviews quality standards of stones (i.e., air bubbles, color, deformations, etc.)
• Scrapes excess cement from molds, pulls cement up in corner molds
• Ensures that all packaging, including labels, staples, box type and assembly are in accordance with proper standards
• Able to clean molds to decrease over pour in the mold
• Maintains a clean and organized work area to keep a safe work environment
• Respects scheduled rotation of breaks and lunches
• Performs other related duties as assigned by department and area management
• Train and able to perform duties within any production lines and/or position when help is required
• Regular attendance, timeliness, and scheduling flexibility

Skills

Communication skills

Safety awareness

Mold texture knowledge

OSHA safety standards

Forklift certification

Reading/writing/numerical ability

Team player

Tools

Forklift

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 Production Operator/Painter works directly in the manufacturing area ensuring quality standards are met, painting, removing stone from molds and packing accurately and any other duty needed to support the production of product. Starting pay: $21.00

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Comply with Safety Policies and Procedures
• Applies color to molds with spray or brush according to quality standards
• Applies acid spray to molds
• Pulls stones from mold and packs in boxes, ensuring the accurate amount of product is packed
• Reviews quality standards of stones (i.e., air bubbles, color, deformations, etc.)
• Scrapes excess cement from molds, pulls cement up in corner molds
• Ensures that all packaging, including labels, staples, box type and assembly are in accordance with proper standards
• Able to clean molds to decrease over pour in the mold
• Maintains a clean and organized work area to keep a safe work environment
• Respects scheduled rotation of breaks and lunches
• Performs other related duties as assigned by department and area management
• Train and able to perform duties within any production lines and/or position when help is required
• Regular attendance, timeliness, and scheduling flexibility

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Excellent Safety and Attendance Record
• Knowledge of all mold texture and stone color
• Know and be able to apply OSHA safety standards related to job
• Proficient forklift driver with certification preferred
• Basic reading, writing and numerical ability
• Ability to communicate to proper personnel when changes or problems occur
• Flexible- able to work various shifts, overtime, and weekends
• Ability to follow directions and perform tasks with minimum supervision
• Ability to work as a team player

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• No minimum education requirement
• No prior experience or training required

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Prolong standing or in stationary position
• Complete repetitive movements
• Be exposed to sounds or noise levels that maybe uncomfortable
• Complete repetitive movements
• Wear all required personal protective equipment (hearing, vision and hardhat protection)
• Lift/move/transport items up to 50 pounds
• Ability to move or traverse about the facilities
• Must be able to ascend/descend stairs or ladders
• Ability to work around dust, chemicals, and other substances, and in various environmental conditions

RESUMEN DE TRABAJO

El Operador de Producción/Pintor trabaja directamente en el área de manufactura asegurando que se cumplan los estándares de calidad, pintando, retirando la piedra de los moldes y empacando con precisión, así como realizando cualquier otra tarea necesaria para apoyar la producción del producto. Pago inicial: $21.00

FUNCIONES ESENCIALES:

• Cumplir con las políticas y procedimientos de seguridad
• Aplicar color a los moldes con pistola o brocha de acuerdo con los estándares de calidad
• Aplicar rociador de ácido a los moldes
• Retirar las piedras del molde y empacarlas en cajas, asegurando que se empaque la cantidad correcta de producto
• Revisar los estándares de calidad de las piedras (por ejemplo, burbujas de aire, color, deformaciones, etc.)
• Raspar el exceso de cemento de los moldes y levantar el cemento en los moldes de esquina
• Asegurar que todo el material de empaque, incluyendo etiquetas, grapas, tipo de caja y ensamble, cumpla con los estándares adecuados
• Ser capaz de limpiar los moldes para reducir el exceso de vertido en el molde
• Mantener un área de trabajo limpia y organizada para conservar un entorno de trabajo seguro
• Respetar la rotación programada de descansos y comidas
• Realizar otras tareas relacionadas que asigne la gerencia del departamento y del área
• Capacitarse y ser capaz de desempeñar funciones en cualquier línea y/o puesto de producción cuando se requiera apoyo
• Asistencia regular, puntualidad y flexibilidad de horarios

CONOCIMIENTOS, HABILIDADES Y CAPACIDADES

• Excelentes habilidades de comunicación y presentación
• Historial sobresaliente de seguridad y asistencia
• Conocimiento de todas las texturas de moldes y colores de piedra
• Conocer y poder aplicar las normas de seguridad de OSHA relacionadas con el puesto
• Conductor de montacargas competente, se prefiere certificación
• Habilidad básica de lectura, escritura y cálculo numérico
• Capacidad para comunicar al personal adecuado cuando ocurren cambios o problemas
• Flexibilidad: capacidad para trabajar en varios turnos, horas extra y fines de semana
• Capacidad para seguir instrucciones y realizar tareas con supervisión mínima
• Capacidad para trabajar en equipo

EDUCACIÓN Y/O EXPERIENCIA

• No hay requisito minimo de educación
• No se requiere experiencia o entrenamiento

REQUISITOS FÍSICOS ESENCIALES/ENTORNO DE TRABAJO

• Permanecer de pie o en posición estacionaria por periodos prolongados
• Completar movimientos repetitivos
• Exponerse a sonidos o niveles de ruido que pueden ser incómodos
• Completar movimientos repetitivos
• Usar todo el equipo de protección personal requerido (protección auditiva, visual y casco)
• Levantar/mover/transportar artículos de hasta 50 libras
• Capacidad para moverse o recorrer las instalaciones
• Ser capaz de subir y bajar escalones o escaleras
• Capacidad para trabajar alrededor del polvo, productos químicos y otras sustancias, y en diversas condiciones ambientales

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

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.