Barcode Operator (3rd Shift) - $16.97 per hour
About the role
Barcode Operator (3rd Shift) - $16.97 per hour
SO WHY WESTLAKE PIPE & FITTINGS?
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.
Competitive Pay & Benefits
- 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
Summary
Barcode application and packaging of plastic fittings into customer packs for retail sales.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- 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.
Supervisory Responsibilities
None
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
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
General factory. Exposed to heat, cold, noise, dust, oil / grease and traveling powered industrial vehicles.