Production Worker - Operator (2nd Shift)

Westlake Chemical Corporation; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Production Worker-Operator to join their manufacturing team. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring quality standards are met while painting, packing, and maintaining molds. This position offers a dynamic work environment where safety and teamwork are paramount. With no minimum education or prior experience required, this is an excellent opportunity for individuals looking to start their career in manufacturing. Join a company that values safety, communication, and a clean workspace while contributing to the production of high-quality products.

Qualifications

• No prior experience or training required.
• Ability to communicate changes or problems effectively.

Responsibilities

• Ensure quality standards are met in the production area.
• Pack products accurately and maintain a clean work environment.
• Comply with safety policies and perform various production duties.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Safety awareness

Forklift operation

Teamwork

Ability to follow directions

Education

No minimum education requirement

Tools

Personal protective equipment

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:

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

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

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

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

The employee should have the following:

1. No minimum education requirement
2. No prior experience or training required

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

The employee should possess the ability to:

1. Prolong standing or in stationary position
2. Complete repetitive movements
3. Be exposed to sounds or noise levels that may be uncomfortable
4. Wear all required personal protective equipment (hearing, vision and hardhat protection)
5. Lift/move/transport items up to 50 pounds
6. Ability to move or traverse about the facilities
7. Must be able to ascend/descend stairs or ladders
8. 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.