Production Worker

Westlake Chemical Corporation; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Westlake Chemical Corporation is seeking a Painter to apply color to molds in alignment with quality policies. The role requires careful execution of painting formulas and strict adherence to safety protocols.

The ideal candidate demonstrates attention to detail and reliability in a manufacturing setting. Job duties include maintaining equipment, following supervisor instructions, and supporting a safe, organized production area.

Qualifications

• Attention to detail and precision.
• Ability to receive and carry out instructions from management.
• Ability to model desired behavior for all employees.
• Must be safety minded and alert during operation times.
• Honesty and integrity; maintain confidentiality when needed.
• Sufficient near/far/depth and color perception to paint mold.
• Understand written formulas for painting.

Responsibilities

• Comply with safety policies and procedures.
• Wear assigned PPE and steel-toed boots.
• Report injuries to supervisors.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area.
• Attend training as needed.
• Report to work daily and on time.
• Clean dried overs off molds to prevent defects.
• Report quality issues to Production Supervisor.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Maintain regular attendance and schedule flexibility.

Skills

Attention to detail

Color perception

Follow instructions

Safety minded

Education

No minimum education

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

The Painter is responsible for all activities relating to the color application of all molds in accordance with the company’s policy on quality.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Comply with company Safety Policies and Procedures
• Wears assigned PPE in order to safely perform all job tasks
• Wears steel-toed boot for the duration of work shift
• Maintains a professional and positive attitude
• Reports any and all injuries to respective supervisor(s)
• Performs general housekeeping duties to help maintain a clean and safe work area
• Attends company sponsored training when necessary
• Reports to work daily and on time unless otherwise excused
• Clean dried over pour from inside and tops of molds to prevent possible defect and stacking issues
• Reports issues which may result in poor quality to Production Supervisor
• Performs other duties as assigned or needed
• Regular attendance, timeliness and scheduling flexibility

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to receive and carry out instructions given by management
• Ability to model desired behavior and conduct for all employees
• Must be safe minded and alert during times of operation
• Demonstrated traits of honesty and integrity and ability to maintain confidential information
• Must have enough near/far/depth and color perception to satisfactorily paint mold
• Must understand written formulas for painting

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

The employee should have the following:

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

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

The employee should possess the ability to:

• Prolong standing or in stationary position
• Complete repetitive movements such as typing
• 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

This is not necessarily an all-inclusive list of job-related responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities or may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.

RESUMEN DE TRABAJO

El Pintor es responsable de todas las actividades relacionadas con la aplicación del color de todos los moldes de acuerdo con la política de calidad de la compañía.

FUNCIONES ESENCIALES:

• Cumplir con las políticas y procedimientos de seguridad de la empresa
• Utiliza el EPP asignado para realizar con seguridad todas las tareas
• Usa calzado con punta de acero durante el turno de trabajo
• Mantiene una actitud profesional y positiva
• Informa de todas y cada una de las lesiones a los respectivos supervisores
• Realiza tareas generales de limpieza para ayudar a mantener un área de trabajo limpia y segura
• Asiste a la capacitación patrocinada por la compañía cuando es necesario
• Se reporta a trabajar diariamente y a tiempo, a menos que se justifique lo contrario
• Limpiar y secar el exceso de vertido desde el interior y la parte superior de los moldes para evitar posibles defectos y problemas de apilamiento
• Informa problemas que pueden resultar en mala calidad al Supervisor de producción
• Realiza otras tareas asignadas o necesarias
• Tener una asistencia regular, puntualidad y flexibilidad de horario

CONOCIMIENTOS, HABILIDADES Y CAPACIDADES

• Atención al detalle y precisión.
• Capacidad para recibir y llevar a cabo las instrucciones dadas por la gerencia.
• Capacidad para modelar el comportamiento y la conducta deseados para todos los empleados
• Debe tener una mente segura y alerta durante los tiempos de operación
• Rasgos demostrados de honestidad e integridad y capacidad para mantener información confidencial
• Debe tener suficiente percepción de cerca/lejos profundidad y del color para pintar satisfactoriamente el molde
• Debe comprender fórmulas escritas para pintar

EDUCACIÓN Y/O EXPERIENCIA

El empleado debe tener lo siguiente:

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

REQUISITOS FÍSICOS ESENCIALES/ENTORNO DE TRABAJO

El empleado debe poseer la capacidad de:

• Permanecer de pie por mucho tiempo o en posición estacionaria
• Completar movimientos repetitivos como escribir
• 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

Esta no es necesariamente una lista exhaustiva de responsabilidades, deberes, habilidades, esfuerzos, requisitos o condiciones laborales relacionadas con el trabajo. Todos los deberes y responsabilidades corresponden a funciones y requisitos laborales esenciales y están sujetos a posibles modificaciones para acomodar razonablemente a las personas con discapacidades o podrían excluir a las personas que representan una amenaza directa o un riesgo significativo para la salud o la seguridad de ellos mismos o de otros. Si bien esto pretende ser un reflejo exacto del trabajo actual, la gerencia se reserva el derecho de revisar el trabajo o exigir que se realicen otras tareas según lo asignado. Este documento no crea un contrato de trabajo, implícito o de otro tipo, distinta de la relación"a voluntad".

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.

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