Barcode Operator (2nd Shift) - $16.97 per hour

We need to produce HTML fragment with sections: About the role? Actually the posting includes "About Westlake Pipe And Fittings" description, then "SO WHY WESTLAKE PIPE & FITTINGS?" then "Competitive Pay & Benefits Benefits Effective Day 1..." then "Summary: Barcode application and packaging..." then "Essential Duties And Responsibilities" then duties list, then "Supervisory Responsibilities: None", then "Education and/or Experience:", "Language Skills:", "Mathematical Skills:", "Reasoning Ability:", "Physical Demands:", "Work Environment:", then more about Westlake offers etc, then EEO boilerplate. We need to remove boilerplate: cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning, duplicated lines, application instructions. So we should remove the EEO statement at end and maybe the "Westlake offers you the potential..." is not boilerplate? It's a generic statement but could be considered part of benefits? Might keep as part of "About the company"? But we need sections only when there is real specific content. The posting includes "Competitive Pay & Benefits Benefits Effective Day 1Med, Den, Vision, 401k (4% match), Annual Retirement Contribution (3%), Life & AD&DPaid VacationTuition Assistance ProgramFitness Reimbursement ProgramOpportunity for Advancement". That's benefits specifics. So we can have a Benefits section with that list. Pay: Not explicitly stated besides "Competitive Pay". No specific numbers, so we should NOT create a Pay section because it's not specific (just "Competitive Pay"). According to rules: never create Pay/Schedule/Benefits sections unless the posting actually states them. Benefits are stated, so we can include Benefits. Pay not specific, so omit. Schedule: Not stated, omit. We need section headings: About the role? Actually we have a summary: "Summary: Barcode application and packaging of plastic fittings into customer packs for retail sales." That's like a brief description of the role. Could be placed under a heading like "About the role" or maybe we just put that as a

before duties. The instruction: use

for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). So we can have sections: About the role (summary), Responsibilities (duties), Requirements (education/experience/skills/physical demands), Benefits. We should not repeat job title as heading. No job title given explicitly; but we can ignore. We need to preserve all substantive information. So we need to include the company description? That's about Westlake Pipe & Fittings. Could be part of "About the role"? Might be better to include as a brief intro paragraph before sections. The instruction: do NOT repeat the job title as a heading (the page already shows it) and do NOT put Job ID / requisition numbers as headings — fold minor metadata into a short

or drop it. So we can include a short paragraph about the company as introductory text. We need to remove duplicated lines. The posting includes some duplicated lines like "Effective Day 1Med, Den, Vision, 401k (4% match), Annual Retirement Contribution (3%), Life & AD&DPaid VacationTuition Assistance ProgramFitness Reimbursement ProgramOpportunity for Advancement". It seems jumbled but we need to preserve the info: Benefits Effective Day 1: Med, Den, Vision, 401k (4% match), Annual Retirement Contribution (3%), Life & AD&D, Paid Vacation, Tuition Assistance Program, Fitness Reimbursement Program, Opportunity for Advancement. We need to format as list. Now, duties list: many items. We'll put under

Responsibilities

with

• each duty. Requirements: combine Education and/or Experience, Language Skills, Mathematical Skills, Reasoning Ability, Physical Demands, Work Environment? Those could be under Requirements or Qualifications. The instruction says we can use headings like Requirements, Qualifications, Skills. We need to decide. Probably best to have a Requirements section covering education, experience, language, math, reasoning, physical demands, work environment. Could also split into Qualifications (education/experience) and Skills (language, math, reasoning). But we want few substantive sections over many thin ones. So maybe one Requirements section that includes all. But we also have Benefits section. Thus sections: About the role (summary), Responsibilities, Requirements, Benefits. Now we need to ensure we don't include filler headings with no content. All sections have content. Now produce HTML fragment: no or . Just the elements. We'll start with a

  for company intro: "Westlake Pipe & Fittings, a Westlake division (NYSE:WLK), is one of the largest polyvinyl chloride pipe and fittings manufacturers in North America. With 23 manufacturing and distribution locations, the company supplies gasketed, solvent weld and restrained joint pipes and a wide range of fittings for markets including municipal water and sewer, plumbing, water well, pool and spa, and agricultural and turf irrigation. Westlake Pipe & Fittings is an industry leader in product development with Certa-Lok® spline-lock technology and product systems focused on building A Better Foundation." Then maybe another

  for the "SO WHY WESTLAKE PIPE & FITTINGS?" culture statement: "We believe in creating a supportive and inclusive culture that empowers and encourages our associates to succeed through individual achievement and teamwork. A career at Westlake Pipe & Fittings is enriched with an innovative spirit, high work ethic, and rewarding experiences. We foster a culture that supports professional development, personal growth, and opportunities for advancement." But that's somewhat generic; still substantive. We'll keep. Then

  About the role

  with

  Summary: Barcode application and packaging of plastic fittings into customer packs for retail sales.

  Then

  Responsibilities

  with
  list of duties. We need to extract each duty from the long paragraph. Let's list them: - Good communication levels and works well with others in a team environment. - Knowledge and recognition of plastic fittings by name, shape, and dimension. - Knowledge of daily performance goals and working to achieve 100% of targeted output. - Completion of Daily Barcode production line paperwork accurately. - Assuring quality of work through the proper labeling and verification of correctness for all types of barcoded fittings and their associated packaging (i.e.: labels, cartons / cases, bags, ink jet printed information, case count, and pallet configuration) - Making of various boxes when necessary - Good working knowledge of the set-up functions and verification of weight scales. - Good working knowledge of all line equipment: Manual, Bagger, Auto and Semi-Auto lines - Capable to change out Ribbon and bags on Bagger lines - Threading of tape machines - Scales - Label machine - Detection, segregation, and isolation of non-conforming quality defects and notifying Group Leader, Supervisor, Manager, and / or Quality Assurance Department - Able to identify various types of quality defects based on appearance, fit, form, and function. - Troubleshooting minor machine-related issues and minimizing downtime by escalating to Barcode Set-Up or Barcode Maintenance Technician for major machine-related problems. - Assisting with machine changeovers and ensuring proper line clearance and start-up with efficiency in mind - Proper organization and cleanliness of assigned work area to highest level of Westlake standards. - Training of new barcode personnel (both full-time and temporary) as needed and assigned. - Performing the above mentioned functions with minimum supervision - Required to work overtime as needed or instructed by Supervisor. - Any other duties as assigned by supervision or management. We need to ensure we don't duplicate. Also note "Scales" and "Label machine" are fragments; but we keep as is. Now Requirements section: include Education and/or Experience, Language Skills, Mathematical Skills, Reasoning Ability, Physical Demands, Work Environment. We'll list as
  maybe. Education and/or Experience: High School Diploma or equivalent. Language Skills: Ability to read and comprehend sufficient English to follow work instructions. Mathematical Skills: Basic mathematical skills and counting ability required. Reasoning Ability: Must be able to take complex and diverse information or situations which have several probable correct paths and compile information in a manner that allows problems to be solved in a reasonable fashion. Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Minimal equipment – table, scale, boxes, bags and labels. Full range of motion including but not limited to: routine hand, wrist, and arm; lifting, squatting, twisting, turning and bending required. Lifting up to 25+ pounds when necessary. Lifting and moving wooden pallets. Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. General factory. Exposed to heat, cold, noise, dust, oil / grease and traveling powered industrial vehicles. We could combine Physical Demands and Work Environment as separate
  • items. Now Benefits section: list: - Benefits Effective Day 1 - Medical, Dental, Vision - 401k (4% match) - Annual Retirement Contribution (3%) - Life & AD&D - Paid Vacation - Tuition Assistance Program - Fitness Reimbursement Program - Opportunity for Advancement We need to preserve the exact phrasing? The posting: "Benefits Effective Day 1Med, Den, Vision, 401k (4% match), Annual Retirement Contribution (3%), Life & AD&DPaid VacationTuition Assistance ProgramFitness Reimbursement ProgramOpportunity for Advancement". It seems missing spaces and commas. We'll interpret as: Benefits Effective Day 1: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k (4% match), Annual Retirement Contribution (3%), Life & AD&D, Paid Vacation, Tuition Assistance Program, Fitness Reimbursement Program, Opportunity for Advancement. We'll output as list items. Now ensure we removed boilerplate: EEO statement at end removed. Also removed duplicated lines like "Westlake offers you the potential to enrich your work life and career experience in an entrepreneurial environment..." That's somewhat generic but maybe we keep as part of company intro? It's not duplicated elsewhere. It's a statement about Westlake offers... Could be considered part of company description. We'll keep it as a

    after the culture statement maybe. But we need to avoid filler. It's somewhat generic but still substantive. We'll include. Now produce HTML. Structure:

    Westlake Pipe & Fittings, a Westlake division (NYSE:WLK), is one of the largest polyvinyl chloride pipe and fittings manufacturers in North America. With 23 manufacturing and distribution locations, the company supplies gasketed, solvent weld and restrained joint pipes and a wide range of fittings for markets including municipal water and sewer, plumbing, water well, pool and spa, and agricultural and turf irrigation. Westlake Pipe & Fittings is an industry leader in product development with Certa-Lok® spline-lock technology and product systems focused on building A Better Foundation.

    We believe in creating a supportive and inclusive culture that empowers and encourages our associates to succeed through individual achievement and teamwork. A career at Westlake Pipe & Fittings is enriched with an innovative spirit, high work ethic, and rewarding experiences. We foster a culture that supports professional development, personal growth, and opportunities for advancement.

    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