Production Worker- Operator

JOB SUMMARY

The Production Worker-Operator role is responsible for general assistance and safe handling of material being reworked to determine if its quality, dimensions are consistent with the appropriate specifications. Production employees will sort through good and bad products by using a variety of equipment, machines, work instructions and test equipment to perform a series of operations to correctly manufacture specified parts.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Comply with Westlake Safety Policies and Procedures

• Works with supervisors and teams to manage and prioritize work assignments/production schedules to ensure they are met

• Use basic problem-solving skills to ensure stable operation of the equipment

• Report problems or concerns with quality, processes, equipment and materials to Production Supervisor

• Participate as an active member of the production team and manufacture products

• Follow detailed manufacturing instructions, processes and procedures

• Maintains a clean and organized work area to facilitate manufacturing functions

• Willing to operate and/or maintain a variety of operating units, work shifts, weekends, and overtime in a heavy industrial environment

• Regular attendance, timeliness and scheduling flexibility 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Self-directed, independent worker, and works well with conflicting priorities and deadlines

• Strategic thinker, Strong work ethic and adapts easily to changing conditions, requirements, and environment

• Ability to communicate effectively through oral and written communications

• Ability to analyze and solve problems

• Ability to work with others collaboratively

• Strong organizational skills and basic math skills

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma highly desirable but not required

• 1 year of general labor experience in a similar setting, preferably in a manufacturing environment but willing to train

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Be exposed to sounds or noise levels that maybe uncomfortable

• Withstand exposure to temperature extremes inside or out

• Prolong standing or in stationary position

• Complete repetitive movements

• Bend and/or twist

• Lift/move/transport items up to 50 pounds

• Ability to move or traverse about the facilities

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

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

This is not necessarily an all-inclusive list of job related responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities or may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned.  This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.