Westlake · 7 hours ago
Operator Technician
Prairie, MS
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelWestlake is a company focused on enhancing lives through their products and community presence. They are seeking an Operator Technician to ensure the proper, safe, and efficient operation of equipment for packaging finished products.
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
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
High School Diploma or equivalent
Score Silver or above on WorkKeys test
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
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
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to touch, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear
The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus
Preferred
Certified Forklift License and prior forklift experience
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
H1B Sponsorship
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2023 (11)
2022 (9)
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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
CEO
Jean-Marc Gilson
President and CEO
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