Production Worker - Operator

Production Worker- Operator

Westlake offers you the potential to enrich your work life and career experience in an entrepreneurial environment. We work together to enhance peoples' lives through our products and presence in the communities in which we operate.

Job Summary

The Production Worker- Operator works directly in the manufacturing area ensuring quality standards are met, painting, removing stone from molds and packing accurately and any other duty needed to support the production of product.

Essential Functions

• Comply with Safety Policies and Procedures
• Applies color to molds with spray or brush according to quality standards
• Applies acid spray to molds
• Pulls stones from mold and packs in boxes, ensuring the accurate amount of product is packed
• Reviews quality standards of stones (i.e., air bubbles, color, deformations, etc.)
• Scrapes excess cement from molds, pulls cement up in corner molds
• Ensures that all packaging, including labels, staples, box type and assembly are in accordance with proper standards
• Able to clean molds to decrease over pour in the mold
• Maintains a clean and organized work area to keep a safe work environment
• Respects scheduled rotation of breaks and lunches
• Performs other related duties as assigned by department and area management
• Train and able to perform duties within any production lines and/or position when help is required
• Regular attendance, timeliness, and scheduling flexibility

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Excellent communication and presentation skills

Excellent Safety and Attendance Record

Knowledge of all mold texture and stone color

Know and be able to apply OSHA safety standards related to job

Proficient forklift driver with certification preferred

Basic reading, writing and numerical ability

Ability to communicate to proper personnel when changes or problems occur

Flexible- able to work various shifts, overtime, and weekends

Ability to follow directions and perform tasks with minimum supervision

Ability to work as a team player

Education and/or Experience

No minimum education requirement

No prior experience or training required

Essential Physical Requirements/Work Environment

Prolong standing or in stationary position

Complete repetitive movements

Be exposed to sounds or noise levels that maybe uncomfortable

Complete repetitive movements

Wear all required personal protective equipment (hearing, vision and hardhat protection)

Lift/move/transport items up to 50 pounds

Ability to move or traverse about the facilities

Must be able to ascend/descend stairs or ladders

Ability to work around dust, chemicals, and other substances, and in various environmental conditions

Westlake is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable legislation.

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