Packer-1 at Westlake

Lenexa, Kansas, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Manufacturing, PlasticsIndustries

Requirements

Onsite work location
Full-time employment
Night shift position (includes $2.00 shift differential per hour)
Experience as an Inspector Packer
Ability to conduct tests and inspections of products or processes to evaluate quality or performance
Ability to control operations of equipment or systems
Strong active listening skills (give full attention to others and understand points being made)
Ability to determine causes of operating errors and implement resolutions
Ability to time movements of equipment in anticipation of speed/direction changes
Ability to focus on a single sound source amid distractions
Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and manufacturing/distribution techniques
Able to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays
Working knowledge of measurement equipment
Regularly stand, use hands to finger/handle/feel, reach with hands/arms, and talk/hear
Occasionally walk and sit
Regularly lift/move up to 25 pounds; occasionally lift/move up to 50 pounds
Not an active Westlake employee or affiliate (apply via internal Jobs Hub if applicable)

Responsibilities

Observe continuous operation of automatic machines to ensure products meet specifications
Perform inspections following written quality, stacking, and safety procedures
Work with production groups to meet production demands
Visually inspect products for defects to ensure conformance to specifications
Trim excess material from parts using knives and grind scrap plastic for reuse
Ensure quality parts are produced and delivered on time that meet customer specifications

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Quality ControlVisual InspectionInjection MoldingMachine OperationMeasurement EquipmentPlastic Scrap GrindingProduction ProcessesSafety Procedures

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

Is this position remote or onsite?

This is an onsite position.

What is the salary for this Packer-1 role?

Salary is not provided and requires further information, but the role includes a $2.00 shift differential for every night shift hour worked.

What skills are required for the Inspector Packer position?

Key skills include conducting tests and inspections for quality, controlling operations of equipment, active listening, determining causes of operating errors, timing equipment movements, focusing amid distractions, and knowledge of production processes and quality control.

What are the physical demands of this job?

The role regularly requires standing, using hands to finger/handle/feel, reaching with hands and arms, talking/hearing, and lifting up to 25 pounds; occasionally walking, sitting, and lifting up to 50 pounds.

What should I know before applying for this position?

Active Westlake employees or affiliates should apply via the Jobs Hub in Workday instead, and the role requires a flexible schedule including weekends/holidays plus working knowledge of measurement equipment.