Tile Manufacturing Operator I — Fast-Paced & Hands-On

Westlake Chemical; Lake Wales (FL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Westlake Chemical in Lake Wales, FL, is seeking a Machine Operator I to support production under supervision. You will perform water treatment, tile inspection, strapping, kiln exit checks, and packaging tasks, while maintaining safety and cleanliness.

The role requires reading and following simple instructions, 6 months to 1 year of color or tile manufacturing experience, and preferred forklift experience. Equal opportunity employer and team environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, comprehend and follow simple instructions.
• 6 months to 1 year of color or tile manufacturing experience required.
• 6 months forklift driving experience desired.

Responsibilities

• Comply with Westlake's Safety Policies and Procedures.
• Regular attendance, timeliness and scheduling flexibility.
• Water Treatment: Treat process water by adding flocculent to disperse solids. Check pH before discharging to city. Follow SOP. Daily log all discharge to city with supervisor approval.
• Sorter: Inspect the tile on the dry side and is responsible for the sealer area including cleaning the sealer booth.
• Strapping Machine: Run strapping machine to secure pallets of tile.
• Kiln Exit Operator: Perform quality checks of the tile and packaging of the tile.
• Clean equipment and the areas daily. Notify supervisor or Lead person of any problems identified.
• All other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Basic math

Attention to detail

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Westlake Chemical in Lake Wales, FL, is seeking a Machine Operator I to support production under supervision. You will perform water treatment, tile inspection, strapping, kiln exit checks, and packaging tasks, while maintaining safety and cleanliness.

The role requires reading and following simple instructions, 6 months to 1 year of color or tile manufacturing experience, and preferred forklift experience. Equal opportunity employer and team environment.