Production Worker - Operator (Hrly)

Westlake Chemical; Mount Eaton (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated production workers to join their team in a dynamic and entrepreneurial environment. This role involves preparing products, ensuring quality standards, and maintaining a safe workspace. Ideal candidates will have a commitment to safety and teamwork, with flexibility to adapt to various production needs. Enjoy a supportive work culture with immediate benefits, including paid vacation and healthcare from day one. If you are looking for a rewarding opportunity to grow your career, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Paid vacation starting DAY ONE

Ten paid holidays

401(k) with company match

Safety shoes allowance

Low-cost medical insurance

Free basic life insurance

Qualifications

• No prior experience or training required.
• Ability to follow directions and perform tasks with minimum supervision.

Responsibilities

• Prepare products and pack accurately following quality standards.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area to ensure safety.
• Comply with safety policies and procedures.

Skills

Safety Awareness

Basic Reading and Writing

Teamwork

Flexibility

Education

No minimum education requirement

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.

Dutch Quality Stone a Stone Veneer Manufacturer located in Mt Eaton - 30 minutes from Wooster and 20 minutes from Massillon - has openings for full-time production workers.

JOB SUMMARY

The Production Worker is responsible for preparing products, removing stone from molds, and packing accurately following quality standards.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Applies color to molds with spray or brush according to quality standards
• 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
• Maintains a clean and organized work area to keep a safe work environment
• Respects scheduled rotation of breaks and lunches
• Comply with Safety Policies and Procedures
• 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 Safety and Attendance Records
• Know and be able to apply OSHA safety standards related to job
• Basic reading, writing and numerical ability
• Ability to communicate to proper personnel when changes or problems occur
• Flexible to work overtime when needed
• 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

The employee should possess the ability to:

• Prolonged standing, bending, and repetitive movements
• Be exposed to sounds or noise levels that maybe uncomfortable
• Wear all required personal protective equipment (hearing, vision and
• 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

OUR BENEFITS INCLUDE:

• Paid vacation beginningDAY ONEof employment
• Ten (10) paid holidays
• 401(k) with company match up to 4%
• Safety Shoes and prescription safety glasses allowance
• Low-Cost Medical, Dental and Vision insurance beginningDAY ONEof employment
• Free Basic Life Insurance (2x your salary)

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.

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

If you are an active Westlake employee (or an employee of any Westlake affiliates), please do not apply here.You will apply via the Jobs Hub application in Workday.