Operator - $18.04 per hour (night shift)

Westlake•Booneville, MS

10d•Onsite

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

No prior experience or training.
Ability to read a limited number of two- and three-syllable English words and to recognize similarities and differences between words and between series of numbers.
Ability to print and speak simple sentences.
Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's.
Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Responsibilities

Perform the primary thinking encompassed by this job description.
Comply with all Company policies and procedures.
Maintain operation of multiple lines, including loading gaskets and packaging end product for shipment.
Visually inspect product for quality assurance purposes.
Measure and record pipe dimensions as required.
Take the proper action according to SPC Charting Control dimensions to maintain pipe specifications with direct supervision.
Move bundled pipe from work area (scrap and good product).
Assist in production line start-up activities and changeovers.
Follow all operational and safety procedures.
Cut and band scrap as directed.
Maintain a clean, safe and orderly work area per established housekeeping standards.
Understand Belling Operations.
Report any equipment malfunctions, product defects or unsafe conditions immediately.
Read and Understand SOP’s contained in Operator Manual.
Relieve and assist other operators as needed.
Work as a team with other personnel.
Other duties as required