Blender PVC

Westlake • Wichita Falls, TX

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

Westlake Pipe & Fittings, a Westlake division (NYSE:WLK), is one of the largest polyvinyl chloride pipe and fittings manufacturer in North America. With 23 manufacturing and distribution locations, the company supplies gasketed, solvent weld and restrained joint pipes and a wide range of fittings for a diverse list of markets including municipal water and sewer, plumbing, water well, pool and spa, and agricultural and turf irrigation. Westlake Pipe & Fittings is an industry leader in product development with Certa-Lok® spline-lock technology and product systems that are focused on building A Better Foundation. We believe in creating a supportive and inclusive culture that empowers and encourages our associates to succeed through individual achievement and teamwork. A career at Westlake Pipe & Fittings, is enriched with an innovative spirit, high work ethic, and rewarding experiences. We foster a culture that supports professional development, personal growth, and opportunities for advancement.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Have the ability to recognize all ingredients and materials by the labels on the super sacs.
• Have the ability to work with minimum supervision.
• Ability to do minor trouble shooting of problems.
• Must meet specified performance requirements of the job.

Nice To Haves

• When needed, must be able to climb silos and railcars.
• Ability to use crane and elevator as needed

Responsibilities

• Operate all equipment and select materials required to provide consistent material to extruders and maintain blend inventory.
• Set the mixer system to properly produce compound needed for production.
• Verify Stabilizer weights.
• Make proper machine adjustments and perform minor maintenance to ensure consistent quality blends, safe operation and optimum output of compounding system.
• Complete all reports and paperwork.
• Be able to run month end report to match blend production VS SAP entries.
• Make routine inspections of mixing operation, mixer system and silos.
• Transport loads of materials with forklift.
• Unload resin from railcars.
• Be able to get calcium trucks hooked up to unload.
• Assist pellet truck drivers in hooking up to the correct silo to load white/grey pellets
• Ability to stage regrind to be loaded into silo for running FAD
• Ability to load regrind into silo to run FAD
• Order and release rail cars
• Keep area clean, safe and organized
• Verify your hooked up to the correct silo for the compound you are making
• Proper storage of minors on top floor

Benefits

• Med, Den, Vision, 401k (4% match), Annual Retirement Contribution (3%), Life & AD&D
• Paid Vacation
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Fitness Reimbursement Program
• Pay for Knowledge Program
• Opportunity for Advancement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED