Westlake Hiring for Operator-Profiles & Matting at Marietta, OH Full Time

• Marietta, OH, US
• August 11, 2023
• Manufacturing and Operations
• R20738

We are looking for a few good people to join us as Profile and Matting Operators!

What will you do?

• Learn to set up and operate equipment which extrudes and packages plastic parts that comprise our customer products.
• Performing a wide variety of semi-repetitive or unique precision assembly and production operations where methods and sequence of assembly are described by production specifications or detailed written instructions.
• The operator may have some opportunity to operate grinders, blenders, mixers and pelletizes.
• This position ensures the highest quality product at the lowest possible costs while meeting customer specifications and delivery requirements in accordance with Dimex policies and procedures.

This role is a fast-paced continuous manufacturing line in a team-based manufacturing environment.

All production operator positions are part of a 24-hour operation of 12- hour rotating shifts. You will work a total of 7 dayshifts and 7 nightshifts in a 28 day period.

What Does Westlake Dimex offer to employees?

• Exciting and dynamic work environment with plenty of opportunity for career growth
• Competitive pay
• Quarterly and annual bonus programs
• Day 1 benefits: Medical, dental, vision
• Life insurance and optional life and dependent insurance
• Short- and long-term disability
• Matching 401K with an annual retirement contribution
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Caregiver and Paternal Leave
• Scholarship program for dependents
• Tuition Reimbursement
• and MORE!

See the details below and if this role sounds like a fit for you – don’t hesitate, apply today!

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for product packaging which includes weighing, labeling, and inspecting products that meet quality and shipping regulations.
• Sets up, starts up and operates all machinery
• Monitors all production and equipment to ensure safe and efficient operation.
• Troubleshoots equipment and processing issues.
• Weighs ingredients to meet recipe specification and loads into machinery, or ensures the correct ingredients are delivered to the work area and loads pre-blended materials into machinery.
• Examines materials visually and/or physically to ensure conformance with established standards.
• Completes and maintains all required system inputs/transactions. Responsible for data integrity
• Documents work completed as required including logs, data s, procedures, etc
• Participates in training, meetings and continual improvement processes and methods
• Performs all required machine and tooling cleaning.
• Maintains plant housekeeping standards
• Follows and complies with all safety and work rules and regulations
• Mentors less experienced employees

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
Entry level – At least 6 months proven experience in an industrial operations environment is preferred. Experience in a plastic extrusion, colorants and additives or related manufacturing environment is an added benefit. More entry level candidates may occasionally be considered if he/she demonstrates an aptitude for equipment-oriented work through some type of personal or scholastic experience.

BEHAVIORAL SKILLS

• Work Standards – Sets high standards work performance; assumes responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments or tasks as is appropriate for the operator position.
• Must be able to read/comprehend written and oral instructions in English; read and comprehend safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals and product recipes/materials.
• Must have mathematical skills to add, subtract, multiply and divide and apply these skills to weights, measures of volume, speed, and distance.
• Must be able to effectively communicate in English one-on-one and in small group situations.
• Must be able to work collaboratively in fast paced team environment.
• Must be competent in computer and PC data entry.
• Must have problem solving skills and some mechanical aptitude.
• Must have manual dexterity sufficient to operate a wide variety of small hand tools, scales, calipers, tape measure, hand trucks, utility knife and computer equipment.

Westlake Management Services, Inc. is proud to offer equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants to join our company and to succeed as members of our team regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetic information, marital status, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.