Operator Tech - Westlake Chemical : Job Details

SUMMARY:

To ensure that all equipment is operated properly, safely, and efficiently, resulting in neat, accurate and efficient packaging of all finished product.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND 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.

* Handling and storing 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 to him by the production foreman.

* Understand and follows 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.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

* High School Diploma or equivalent.

* 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 50 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, outdoors, high noise levels.