Production Worker - Operator at Westlake

Homerville, Georgia, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Entry Level & New GradExperience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Manufacturing, Stone productionIndustries

Requirements

Excellent communication skills
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
Basic reading, writing and numerical ability
Ability to communicate to proper personnel when changes or problems occur
Ability to follow directions and perform tasks with minimum supervision
Ability to work as a team player
No minimum education requirements
No prior experience or training required
Ability to prolong standing or in stationary position
Ability to complete repetitive movements
Ability to be exposed to sounds or noise levels that may be uncomfortable
Ability to wear all required personal protective equipment (hearing, vision and footwear protection)
Ability to lift/move/transport items up to 50 pounds
Ability to move or traverse about the facilities
Ability to ascend/descend stairs or ladders
Ability to work around dust, chemicals, and other substances, and in various environmental conditions
Regular attendance, timeliness, and scheduling flexibility

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

OSHA safety standardsquality controlspray paintingmold cleaningpackagingteamworkcommunicationbasic readingbasic writingnumerical ability

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the starting pay rate for the Production Worker position?

The starting pay rate is $20.68 per hour.

Is this a remote position, or where is the work location?

This is an on-site position at the stone manufacturer located in Holmesville, 20 minutes from Wooster and 10 minutes from Millersburg.

What skills and abilities are required for the Production Worker role?

Required skills include excellent communication skills, knowledge of mold textures and stone colors, ability to apply OSHA safety standards, basic reading/writing/numerical abilities, ability to follow directions with minimum supervision, and teamwork.

What is the company culture like at Westlake?

Westlake offers an entrepreneurial environment where employees work together to enhance peoples' lives through products and community presence.

What makes a strong candidate for this Production Worker position?

Strong candidates need no prior experience but should have an excellent safety and attendance record, physical ability to stand for prolonged periods, lift up to 50 pounds, and perform repetitive tasks in a manufacturing environment while following safety standards and working as a team player.