Blending Operator at Westlake

Lenexa, Kansas, United States

Not SpecifiedCompensation

Entry Level & New GradExperience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Manufacturing, ChemicalsIndustries

High school diploma or general education degree (GED), or one to three months related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience
Valid driver's license and acceptable motor vehicle record
Forklift certification
Computer skills: Spreadsheet Software (Excel)
Ability to stand continually, walk continually, occasionally sit, climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel, or crawl, and work in high, precarious places
Ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 100 pounds

Observes production or monitors equipment to ensure safe and efficient operation
Maintains a safe and clean work environment, while adhering to the principles of First In First Out (FIFO) and Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO)
Fills in for the Compound Machine Operator during their absence, including performing machine start-up/shutdown, quality checks, and become familiar with material changeovers
Weighs, measures, and loads ingredients and checks mixture for specified consistency
Adds or mixes chemicals or ingredients for processing
Assists the Compound Machine Operator in the start-up and shutdown of operations as needed
Collects samples of materials or products for laboratory testing
Conducts tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance
Setting up, operating, or tending machines to mix or blend materials, such as chemicals or color pigments
Producing and supplying quality compound materials for the Injection Molding department