Blender PVC

Westlake•Wichita Falls, TX

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Westlake Pipe & Fittings, a Westlake division (NYSE:WLK), is one of the largest polyvinyl chloride pipe and fittings manufacturers 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

Requires a High School Diploma or GED
Ability to work with minimum supervision.
Ability to do minor trouble shooting of problems.

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.
Recognize all ingredients and materials by the labels on the super sacs.
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.
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.
When needed, must be able to climb silos and railcars.
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.
Stage regrind to be loaded into silo for running FAD.
Load regrind into silo to run FAD.
Order and release rail cars.
Keep area clean, safe and organized.
Other duties may be assigned if deemed necessary to assist in daily plant production.
Meet specified performance requirements of the job.
Verify you are hooked up to the correct silo for the compound you are making.
Proper storage of minors on top floor.
Use crane and elevator as needed.