Material Handler Barcode - 3rd shift $21.49 per hour

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.

About the role

The Injection Molding Senior Molder Operator is responsible for the setup and operation of automated packaging equipment, case sealing equipment, and palletization of finished good boxes while following safe work practices, ensuring quality product, and controlling inventory within the assigned area. This includes driving the output and activities of the work area as well as other priorities set forth by the Injection Molding Supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Ensures correct setup of the barcode automation cells by material numbers being produced in the Injection Molding Press Machines.
• Selects recipes from HMI and understands the theory of operation for each equipment center.
• Troubleshoots setup issues and resets machine faults.
• Tracks downtime and reasons, and communicates/escalates all machine-related issues.
• Adjusts guide rails and case sealer settings to the size of the box running.
• Maintains established quality processes, communicates/escalates non-conformities, and ensures compliance with work instructions and quality documentation.
• Communicates daily expectations, current status, and arising issues with Mold Technicians.
• Pulls work orders and tracks completions.
• Performs Microsoft AX transfers to ensure inventory accuracy.
• Maintains a safe, clean work area following all established safety guidelines and 5S.
• Performs cleaning (Autonomous Maintenance) of all equipment centers as defined or needed.
• Labels boxes or cartons and communicates daily box quantity needs to box making.
• Places boxes or cartons of product on correct pallet.
• Supports Root Cause Analysis of safety incidents, quality incidents, and production inefficiencies.
• Drives achievement of Daily Performance Goals and supports compliance with established policies and procedures.
• Trains new personnel as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Mechanical/Technical experience in a Manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of Molder Operator functions, expectations, practices, and policies.
• Knowledge of Barcode department functions.
• Intermediate PC Skills (ERP system, AX Preferred).
• Ability to remain professional and possess effective communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and manage time efficiently.
• Effective problem-solving skills and ability to make good decisions based on available information.
• Good documentation practices as outlined by Westlake quality department.
• Ability to read and comprehend English to follow work instructions.
• Basic mathematical skills and counting ability.

Skills

• Leadership: Supports a culture of excellence and communicates effectively.

Physical Demands

• Must be able to lift 25 pounds 3 feet high.
• Must be able to operate a pallet jack and remove full pallets from the area to the finished goods warehouse.
• Good hand and eye coordination for working on parts labeling.
• Ability to walk and/or stand for a twelve-hour period at a time.

Work Environment

• General factory environment exposed to heat, cold, noise, dust, oil/grease, and traveling powered industrial vehicles.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision coverage effective day one.
• 401k with 4% company match.
• Annual Retirement Contribution (3%).
• Life & AD&D insurance.
• Paid vacation.
• Tuition Assistance Program.
• Fitness Reimbursement Program.
• Opportunity for advancement.