Operator Technician

About the role

Westlake Global Compounds, a division of Westlake Corporation (NYSE: WLK), is a leading manufacturer of custom PVC, TPE, and engineered compound solutions serving building products, automotive, healthcare, consumer goods, and industrial markets. The Operator Technician ensures all equipment is operated properly, safely, and efficiently, resulting in neat, accurate, and efficient packaging of all finished product.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe work environment while performing job duties.
• Set up Gaylord boxes and mark tares correctly—having a sufficient amount set up at all times to meet production demands.
• Inspect each Gaylord box and liner prior to filling to ensure that it is clean and suitable for use.
• Weigh and package material correctly with neat and legible labels on each package.
• Assist the machine operator on start-up and shut-down.
• Keep a constant watch on vacuum chambers from his station and finished product at coolers, notifying the shift supervisor if anything is suspected.
• Handle and store all finished product properly and efficiently, including bulk materials.
• Keep area and tools neat, clean, and stored properly.
• Break open, disassemble, clean, and reassemble coolers properly. Responsible for all cleaning of the coolers on his shift.
• Stack all packages neatly, even in temporary storage.
• Must be company oriented, willingly completing any tasks that are assigned by the production foreman.
• Understand and follow all Safety, ISO 9001, and ISO 14001 established procedures.
• Understand that shift schedules are not set; willingly work the hours assigned with an understanding that overtime can be assigned at any given time.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Must score Silver or above on WorkKeys test.
• Certified Forklift License and prior forklift experience is preferred.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to touch, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 55 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

Manufacturing environment includes dust, outdoor temperatures, and high noise levels.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage effective Day 1
• 401k with 4% company match
• Annual Retirement Contribution
• Life & AD&D insurance
• Paid Vacation
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Fitness Reimbursement Program
• Opportunity for Advancement