Production Worker – Operator (Hrly)

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
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 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
The employee should have the following:
No minimum education requirement
No prior experience or training required
ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT
The employee should possess the ability to:
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
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
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.
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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