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Machine Operator I

Westlake Chemical, Henderson, CO, United States


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.

Job Summary
The Machine Operator: Under the supervision of the Production Supervisor may perform any of the jobs listed below.

Essential Functions

Comply with Westlake Safety Policies and Procedures

Regular attendance, timeliness and scheduling flexibility

Water Treatment: Treat process water by adding flocculent to disperse solids. Check pH before discharging to city. Follow SOP. Daily log all discharge to city with a supervisor's approval.

Sorter: Inspect the tile on the dry side and is responsible for the sealer area including cleaning the sealer booth.

Strapping Machine: Responsible for running strapping machine to secure pallets of tile.

Kiln Exit Operator: Responsible for quality checks of the tile and packaging of the tile.

Clean equipment and the areas daily. Notify supervisor or Lead person of any problems identified.

All other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Basic mathematical skills (i.e., ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide).

Education and/or Experience

Able to read, comprehend and follow simple instructions, required.

6 months to 1 year of color or tile manufacturing experience required.

6 months forklift driving experience desired.

Essential Physical Requirements/Work Environment

Complete repetitive movements such as typing.

Must be able to work independently.

Work in a fast‑paced environment.

Ability to efficiently multi-task.

Lift/move/transport items up to 50 pounds.

Ability to move or traverse about the facilities.

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.

Westlake is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable legislation.

Compensation: $21.32 per hour. Westlake’s compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US markets. Pay may vary based on location and other factors. Westlake is a total compensation company. Depending on the position offered, sign‑on payments and other forms of compensation may be offered as part of a total compensation package.

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