Production Worker - Operator

Westlake Chemical Corporation; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the manufacturing sector is seeking a Production Worker- Operator. The role involves ensuring quality production standards, handling materials, and adhering to safety protocols. No minimum educational requirement is needed, and prior training is not mandatory. Ideal candidates will possess strong teamwork and communication skills along with flexibility to work various shifts.

Qualifications

• No prior experience or training required.
• Ability to follow directions and perform tasks with minimum supervision.
• Proficient forklift driver with certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure quality standards are met for production.
• Pull stones from molds and pack accurately.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.

Skills

Excellent communication

Safety compliance

Teamwork

Flexibility

Education

No minimum education requirement

Tools

Forklift

Job description

JOB SUMMARY
The Production Worker- Operator 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.

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
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
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 Operador de Produccion es responsable de supervisar las operaciones diarias en la manipulación de cenizas y las operaciones de vertedero.

FUNCIONES ESENCIALES:
Cumplir con las políticas y procedimientos de seguridad de la empresa
Supervisar las operaciones de eliminación de cenizas
Tener una asistencia regular, puntualidad y flexibilidad de horario

CONOCIMIENTOS, HABILIDADES Y CAPACIDADES
Conocimiento general de las operaciones y funciones de la planta
Título de operador de cargador
La capacidad de motivar a los compañeros de trabajo

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".