Westlake · 4 hours ago
Operator Technician
Hazlehurst, MS
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelWestlake is a manufacturing company seeking an Operator Technician to operate equipment safely and efficiently for the packaging of finished products. The role involves maintaining a safe work environment, assisting with machine operations, and ensuring the cleanliness and organization of the work area.
ChemicalManufacturingMedical
Responsibilities
Maintain a safe work environment while performing job duties
Set up Gaylord boxes and mark tares correctly - having a sufficient amount set up at all times to meet production demands
Inspect each Gaylord box and liner prior to filling to ensure that it is clean and suitable for use
Weigh and package material correctly with neat and legible labels on each package
Drive fork lift
Assist the machine operator on start-up and shut-down
Keep a constant watch on vacuum chambers from his station and finished product
At coolers, notifying the shift supervisor if anything is suspected
Handling and storing all finished product properly and efficiently, including bulk materials
Keep area and tools neat, clean and stored properly
Break open, disassemble, clean and reassemble coolers properly. Responsible for all cleaning of the coolers on his shift
Stack all packages neatly, even in temporary storage
Must be company oriented, willingly completing any tasks that are assigned to him by the production foreman
Understand and follows all Safety, ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 established procedures
Understand that shift schedules are not set; willingly work the hours assigned with an understanding that overtime can be assigned at any given time
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Operate equipment properly, safely, and efficiently, resulting in neat, accurate and efficient packaging of all finished product
Maintain a safe work environment while performing job duties
Set up Gaylord boxes and mark tares correctly - having a sufficient amount set up at all times to meet production demands
Inspect each Gaylord box and liner prior to filling to ensure that it is clean and suitable for use
Weigh and package material correctly with neat and legible labels on each package
Drive fork lift
Assist the machine operator on start-up and shut-down
Keep a constant watch on vacuum chambers from his station and finished product
At coolers, notifying the shift supervisor if anything is suspected
Handling and storing all finished product properly and efficiently, including bulk materials
Keep area and tools neat, clean and stored properly
Break open, disassemble, clean and reassemble coolers properly. Responsible for all cleaning of the coolers on his shift
Stack all packages neatly, even in temporary storage
Must be company oriented, willingly completing any tasks that are assigned to him by the production foreman
Understand and follows all Safety, ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 established procedures
Understand that shift schedules are not set; willingly work the hours assigned with an understanding that overtime can be assigned at any given time
High School Diploma or equivalent
Score Silver or above on Work Keys test
Certified Forklift License and prior forklift experience
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and work on a computer, stand; use hands, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms
The employee will be required to stand from 10 to 12 hours per day
The employee must be legally able to drive a motor vehicle
They employee must be able to work around and close to rotating equipment
The employee frequently is required to walk; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear
The employee is occasionally required to sit and climb or balance
The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 55 pounds
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus
Preferred
Certified Forklift License and prior forklift experience is preferred
Company
Westlake
Westlake is a manufacturer and supplier of petrochemicals, polymers and building products. It is a sub-organization of Westlake Chemical Partners.
Founded in 1986
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.2B2025-11-04Post Ipo Debt· $1.2B
2017-01-07Post Ipo Equity
2004-08-11IPO
Leadership Team
Albert Chao
Chief Executive Officer
Jean-Marc Gilson
President and CEO
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