Operator Technician

Overview

Operate equipment safely to efficiently package finished product.

Key Responsibilities

• weighing
• packaging
• vacuum monitoring
• cooler cleaning
• box setup
• safety

Tasks

-Weigh and package material correctly with neat and legible labels on each package. -Keep a constant watch on vacuum chambers from his station and finished product. -Stack all packages neatly, even in temporary storage. -Handling and storing all finished product properly and efficiently, including bulk materials. -Inspect each Gaylord box and liner prior to filling to ensure that it is clean and suitable for use. -At coolers, notifying the shift supervisor if anything is suspected. -Break open, disassemble, clean and reassemble coolers properly. Responsible for all cleaning of the coolers on his shift. -Maintain a safe work environment while performing job duties. -Assist the machine operator on start-up and shut-down. -Keep area and tools neat, clean and stored properly. -Set up Gaylord boxes and mark tares correctly - having a sufficient amount set up at all times to meet production demands.

Requirements

• forklift license
• high school
• company oriented
• iso 9001
• workkeys
• safety

What You Bring

-Certified Forklift License and prior forklift experience is preferred. -High School Diploma or equivalent is required. -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. -Must score Silver or above on WorkKeys test.

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About Westlake

-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.

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