Production Worker - Operator at Westlake

Greencastle, Pennsylvania, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Entry Level & New GradExperience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

ManufacturingIndustries

Requirements

No minimum education requirement
No prior experience or training required
Excellent communication and presentation 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
Proficient forklift driver with certification preferred
Basic reading, writing and numerical ability
Ability to communicate to proper personnel when changes or problems occur
Flexible - able to work various shifts, overtime, and weekends
Ability to follow directions and perform tasks with minimum supervision
Ability to work as a team player
Regular attendance, timeliness, and scheduling flexibility
Ability to prolong standing or in stationary position
Complete repetitive movements
Be exposed to sounds or noise levels that may be uncomfortable
Wear all required personal protective equipment (hearing, vision and hardhat protection)
Lift/move/transport items up to 50 pounds
Ability to move or traverse about the facilities
Must be able to ascend/descend stairs or ladders
Ability to work around dust, chemicals, and other substances, and in various environmental conditions

Responsibilities

Comply with Safety Policies and Procedures
Applies color to molds with spray or brush according to quality standards
Applies acid spray to molds
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 standardsforklift operationquality controlspray paintingmold cleaningpackagingteamworkcommunication

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

Is prior experience required for the Production Worker position?

No prior experience or training is required for this role.

What are the key skills needed for this Production Worker role?

Key skills include excellent communication, knowledge of mold textures and stone colors, ability to apply OSHA safety standards, forklift proficiency (preferred), basic reading/writing/numerical skills, flexibility for shifts/overtime/weekends, following directions with minimal supervision, and teamwork.

What is the work environment like for Production Workers at Westlake?

The role involves prolong standing, repetitive movements, exposure to noise, dust, chemicals, lifting up to 50 pounds, climbing stairs/ladders, and wearing PPE like hearing, vision, and hardhat protection in a manufacturing setting.

Is this a full-time position, and what about shift flexibility?

This is a full-time position requiring regular attendance, timeliness, scheduling flexibility, and the ability to work various shifts, overtime, and weekends.

What makes a strong candidate for the Production Worker - Operator role?

Strong candidates have an excellent safety and attendance record, can work flexibly across shifts and production lines, follow directions independently, communicate issues effectively, and thrive in a team-oriented manufacturing environment.