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Westlake Chemical

Machine Operator

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A Manufacturing Machine Operator operates machinery used in a manufacturing facility, including a range of machines used for the production or transport of goods.

$35,405 / year median in Florida

+11% projected growth

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Job Description

Job Description Help for Job Description. Opens a new window. 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 Machine Operator I under the supervision of the Production Supervisor may perform any of the jobs listed below.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
  • Comply with Westlake Safety Policies and Procedures
  • Regular attendance, timeliness and scheduling flexibility
Water Treatment:
Treat process water by adding flocculent to disperse solids. Check PH before discharging to city. Follow SOP. Daily log all discharge to city with a supervisor's approval.
    Sorter:
    Inspect the tile on the dry side and is responsible for the sealer area including cleaning the sealer booth
      Strapping Machine:
      Responsible for running strapping machine to secure pallets of tile
        Kiln Exit Operator:
        Responsible for quality checks of the tile and packaging of the tile
        • Clean equipment and the areas daily. Notify supervisor or Lead person of any problems are identified
        • All other duties as assigned by supervisor
        KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
        • Basic mathematical skills (i.
        e. ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide)
        EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
        • Able to read, comprehend and follow simple instructions, required.
        • 6 months to 1 year of color or tile manufacturing experience required.
        • 6 months Forklift driving experience desired
        ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK
        ENVIRONMENTThe employee should possess the ability to:
        • 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 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. Westlake is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable legislation. If you are an active Westlake employee (or an employee of any Westlake affiliates), please do not apply here.

        You will apply via the Jobs Hub application in Workday. Westlake Management Services, Inc. is proud to offer equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants to join our company and to succeed as members of our team regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetic information, marital status, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.