Packer - Westlake Pipe & Fittings : Job Details

Westlake Pipe & Fittings invites you to further your career and participate in the cutting edge of PVC pipe and fittings products. We are looking for enthusiastic people to join our team and continue our leadership in the PVC industry.PRIMARY PURPOSEPerform one or more packaging functions such as trimming and assembling gaskets.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESVisually inspect product to quality requirements, including size and configuration.Clean, trim and correctly label parts.When using gaskets, make sure all parts are assembled properly.Pack parts into boxes and properly seal using tape machine.Stamp boxes with personal packer stamp.Construct pallets and prepare them for pick up by Material Handler.Keep work area clean, organized and free of debris to maintain a safe facility.Construct boxes and put appropriate labels on boxes.Empty grind buckets.Ensure that gaskets, rings and other necessary materials are stocked before leaving press.Assist in physical inventories.Comply with all Employee Conduct and Work Rules.Perform all other duties as assigned.JOB REQUIREMENTSMust possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.Ability to work independently in a fast paced environment.Proper use of cutters and clippers.Must maintain and attitude of safety awareness and responsibly.PHYSICAL DEMANDSMust be physically able to perform all tasks and duties as described throughout this job description; ability to bend, stoop and carry heavy objects weighing up to 40 pounds. Sufficiently mobile to function in a shop floor environment that includes the ability to crawl, kneel, lift, pull, sit, stand and walk for shifts working up to a 12 hours. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.Westlake Pipe & Fittings, a Westlake Company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable legislation.