Machine Operator I

Westlake Corporation offers 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.

The Machine Operator under the supervision of the Production Supervisor may perform any of the following jobs:

Essential Functions:

• Comply with Safety Policies and Procedures.
• Regular attendance, timeliness and scheduling flexibility.
• Racker: Operate concrete roof tile racker machine to produce high quality tiles. Monitor volume and quality of tiles being produced.
• Auto Pack Operator: Run the controls of the packaging area as efficiently as possible.

Making Head Operator:

• Operate the control of the tile machine to produce tiles as efficiently as possible. Monitor and maintain quality levels by checking tiles for physical qualities and color consistency. Monitor activities of the color mixer and/or tile production machine and equipment to eliminate inconsistency in product being produced.

Press Operator:

• Operate presses in the press room department. Follow rotation schedule. Manually unload pressings onto pallets. Follow all quality checks. Move finished pallets into staging area.

Grinding Machine Operator:

• Operate grinding system from control room computer. Control product distribution to screens and product to and from silos. Direct product to different distribution lines.

You will also ensure that chemicals are stored properly to prevent any possible accidents. Clean equipment and areas daily and check for mechanical defects. Notify supervisor or lead person for any problems or malfunctions of the equipment. Perform all other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Work well with conflicting priorities and deadlines.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Strategic thinker.
• Strong work ethic.
• Adapt easily to changing conditions, requirements, and environment.
• Self-directed, independent worker.
• Tactful, diplomatic, empathetic - Say the right thing, know how to bridge gaps of understanding, and be sensitive to others.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and blueprints, procedure manuals.
• 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 or equivalent and training or certification in relevant skill or trade.
• 6 months to 1 year of color or tile manufacturing experience required.
• 6 months Forklift driving experience desired.

Essential Physical Requirements/Work Environment:

• Complete repetitive movements such as typing.
• Complete repetitive movements.
• Must be able to work independently.
• Work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to efficiently multi task.
• Lift/move/transport items up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to move or traverse about the facilities.