Machine Operator
Westlake
Operate machinery, handle materials, ensure quality, maintain equipment, work rotating shifts.
17 days ago ago
Junior (1-3 years), Entry-level
Full Time
Woodbridge, Ontario, Canada
Onsite
Company Size
15,540 Employees
Service Specialisms
Chemicals
Plastics
Performance Materials
Polymer Compounds
Sustainability Solutions
Material Science
Manufacturing
Product Innovation
Sector Specialisms
Housing
Infrastructure
Building Products
Pipe & Fittings
Global Compounds
Residential Construction
Flexible Packaging
Rigid Packaging
Role
What you would be doing
machine maintenance
product measurement
quality inspection
material handling
packaging assembly
record reporting
- Maintain the machine during a “blip”
- Perform “Go” “No-go” Gauges/Assembly Parts tests
- Place finished goods in proper storage location
- Use caliper/micrometer/ measuring tape or other tools to ensure product meets specifications
- Inspect product for squareness/ straightness/proper surface finish
- Maintain the machine during “more than a blip”
- Check guarding, oi/water levels, check/change filters
- Load and unload raw material bins/hoppers (i.e. maintain raw material levels to ensure line operation)
- Compare product to production drawings
- Keep work area clean, dispose of recycling and waste in proper bins
- Compare product to sample (colour)
- Place raw material in proper storage location
- Participate and contribute to production efficiency.
- Report any deficiencies in systems, facilities, machinery, equipment and/or tools immediately to your supervisor.
- Record and/or report product or equipment damage/nonconformities to your supervisor as required.
- Construct packaging, prepare and apply label to package, package product as per specification
- Distinguish between types of material - Properly mix or sort by colour or other properties
- Participate in the PVC Recovery program, ensure recycling of scrap and other materials
- Comply with Safety and Quality Assurance policies and procedures.
- Record results on paper or electronic format
What you bring
english
lifting
math
rotating shifts
- Ability to read, write, understand and communicate effectively in English.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds/23 kilograms.
- Ability to perform basic mathematical functions (addition, subtraction, multiplication and division).
- Ability to work rotating shifts
- Quarterly Bonus Program
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Training & Development - Access to multiple platforms of learning (online, in person, 3rd party training institutions)
- Structured Retirement Savings Plan: The Company will match your contributions up to a certain percentage.
- Benefits Day after probation!
- Scholarship Program
- Employee Assistance Program
- Fitness Reimbursement Program: The Company will reimburse up to 50% to max of $30 per month.
- Annual Incentive Bonus
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Company
Overview
Founded 1986
Company Formation Year
The company was established in 1986, marking its beginning as a single polyethylene plant.
$12.1B Net Sales
Annual Revenue
A reporting of net sales around $12.1 billion in 2024.
$3.8B Acquisition
Axiall Purchase
Completed the acquisition of Axiall in 2016, reinforcing its market presence.
$2.2B Acquisition
Boral's Building Products
Acquired Boral’s U.S. building-products division in 2021, enhancing operational capabilities.
- Began from a single polyethylene plant in Louisiana and has expanded through strategic acquisitions.
- Operates two main segments: Performance & Essential Materials and Housing & Infrastructure Products.
- Produces significant quantities of low-density polyethylene and PVC, ranging from raw materials to finished goods.
- Productions include PVC siding, pipes, epoxy resins, and polyethylene products for construction, automotive, packaging, and healthcare sectors.
- Achieved record EBITDA in the HIP segment in Q4 2024, largely due to increased demand for PVC pipe and fittings.
- Family-led ownership maintained by the founding Chao family, operating under a unified global brand.
- Integrity
- Customer Focus
- Innovation
- Excellence
- Collaboration
- Sustainability
- Accountability
Net Zero by 2050
Climate Commitment
Targeting net zero greenhouse gas emissions.
- Reducing carbon footprint through energy-efficient processes
- Investing in renewable energy and sustainable technologies
- Implementing water and waste management initiatives to minimize environmental impact
- Optimizing resource usage across global operations
- Committed to building a diverse workforce across all levels.
- Focus on gender diversity in leadership roles, with continuous progress in female representation.
- Providing equal growth and development opportunities for all employees.
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