What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Worker - Operator (Hrly) position at Westlake Careers?
JOB SUMMARY
The Production Worker-Operator works directly in the manufacturing area ensuring quality standards are met, painting, removing stone from molds and packing accurately and any other duty needed to support the production of product.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Comply with Safety Policies and Procedures
- Applies color to molds with spray or brush according to quality standards
- Pulls stones from mold and packs in boxes, ensuring the accurate amount of product is packed
- Reviews quality standards of stones (i.e., air bubbles, color, deformations, etc.)
- Scrapes excess cement from molds, pulls cement up in corner molds
- Ensures that all packaging, including labels, staples, box type and assembly are in accordance with proper standards
- Able to clean molds to decrease over pour in the mold
- Maintains a clean and organized work area to keep a safe work environment
- Respects scheduled rotation of breaks and lunches
- Performs other related duties as assigned by department and area management
- Train and able to perform duties within any production lines and/or position when help is required
- Regular attendance, timeliness, and scheduling flexibility
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Excellent Safety and Attendance Record
- Knowledge of all mold texture and stone color
- Know and be able to apply OSHA safety standards related to job
- Proficient forklift driver with certification preferred
- Basic reading, writing and numerical ability
- Ability to communicate to proper personnel when changes or problems occur
- Flexible- able to work various shifts, overtime, and weekends
- Ability to follow directions and perform tasks with minimum supervision
- Ability to work as a team player
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
- No minimum education requirement
- No prior experience or training required
ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT
The employee should possess the ability to:
- Prolong standing or in stationary position
- Complete repetitive movements
- Be exposed to sounds or noise levels that maybe uncomfortable
- Complete repetitive movements
- Wear all required personal protective equipment (hearing, vision and
- Lift/move/transport items up to 50 pounds
- Ability to move or traverse about the facilities
- Must be able to ascend/descend stairs or ladders
- Ability to work around dust, chemicals, and other substances, and in various environmental conditions
This is not necessarily an all-inclusive list of job-related responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities or may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" relationship.
