Production Worker-Operator

Westlake Chemical Corporation; Lake Wales (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Westlake Chemical Corporation is seeking a production worker to help ensure product is manufactured to quality standards. The role involves overseeing the assigned area, feeding lines, and reporting issues to the supervisor promptly.

The position requires basic math, good communication, and a reliable work ethic. Candidates should have at least 1 year of general labor experience, with preference for those familiar with roll formers, punch presses, or brake presses.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, comprehend and follow simple instructions.
• 1 year of general labor experience in a similar setting; experience with roll formers, punch presses or brake presses is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Comply with Safety Policies and Procedures.
• Maintain regular attendance, timeliness, and scheduling flexibility.
• Feed production lines by handling product and placing onto conveyors.
• Perform daily safety checks on assigned machines for safe operation.
• Notify Line Supervisor of safety, quality, or maintenance issues.
• Move completed product to racks and visually inspect for defects before palletizing.
• Ensure correct quantity of product on each pallet.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Math basics

Effective communication

Team player

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

This position will be ensuring product is being manufactured to meet the quality standards, overseeing their assigned area, and reporting any issues to the lead or supervisor immediately.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Comply with Safety Policies and Procedures
• Regular attendance, timeliness, and scheduling flexibility
• Feed the production lines by picking up product and placing them onto a conveyor
• Perform daily safety checks on the Machine assigned to ensure safe and efficient operation.
• Notify the Line Supervisor of any safety,quality,or maintenance problems
• Move completed product onto a rack and perform visual inspection for defect before placing onto a pallet
• Ensure the right amount of product is going onto a pallet
• All other duties as assigned by supervisor

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Basic mathematical skills (i.e., ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide)
• Effective communication skills
• Team player, reliable and strong work ethic

EDUCATION AND /OR EXPERIENCE

• Able to read, comprehend and follow simple instructions, required.
• 1 Year general labor experience in similar setting (experience with roll formers, punch presses, brake presses preferred)

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Be exposed to sounds or noise levels that may be uncomfortable
• Withstand exposure to temperature extremes inside or out
• Prolong standing or in stationary position
• Complete repetitive movements
• Bend and/ or twist
• Lift/move/transport items up to 50 pounds
• Ability to move or traverse about the facilities
• Ability to work around dust, chemicals, and other substances, and in various environmental conditions
• Wear all required personal protective equipment (hearing,vision,and hardhat protection)

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.