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WESTLAKE MANAGEMENT SERVICES INC Utility Operator in Marietta, Ohio
Westlake offers you the potential to enrich your work life and career experience in an entrepreneurial environment. We work together to enhance peoples' lives through our products and presence in the communities in which we operate. We are looking for a few good people to join us as Utility Workers/Operators! What will you do? A Utility Operator is an entry level position in a fast-paced continuous manufacturing environment responsible for packaging all product types, blending, grinding, compounding plastic materials and warehouse assignments. The Utility Operator must be flexible and will be assigned any task across all company functions or locations as needed to maximize production. All Operator positions are part of a 24-hour operation of 12- hour rotating shifts. All Operator positions are part of a 24-hour operation on 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 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! If this role sounds like a fit for you - don't hesitate, apply today! SUMMARY A Utility Operator is an entry level position in a fast-paced continuous manufacturing environment responsible for packaging all product types, blending, grinding, compounding plastic materials and warehouse assignments. The Utility Operator must be flexible and will be assigned any task across all company functions or locations as needed to maximize production. All Operator positions are part of a 24-hour operation of 12- hour rotating shifts. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Responsible for product packaging which includes weighing, labeling, and inspecting products that meet quality and shipping standards. Monitors all production and equipment to ensure safe and efficient operation. Reports equipment and processing issues to supervision. Ensures materials meet the recipe specifications and loads designated materials into machinery. Examines products and materials visually and/or physically to ensure quality and proper packaging specifications are met. Completes and maintains all required system inputs and transactions. Responsible for data integrity Documents work completed as required including logs, data reports, procedures, etc. Participates in training, meetings and continual improvement processes and methods Assist and gain knowledge of all required machine and tooling cleaning procedures. Maintains plant housekeeping standards. Follows and complies with all safety and work rules and regulations. This position may require forklift certification depending on the assignment. EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS At least 6 months experience in an industrial operations environment strongly preferred. Experience in plastic extrusion, colorants and additives or related manufacturing or warehouse environment is desired. Required Behavioral Skills Sets high standards of work performance; assumes responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments or tasks. Must be able to read/comprehend all instructions and policies in English. 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 during one-on-one and small group situations. Must be able to work collaboratively in fast paced team environment. Must be able to use