Relief Operator (12 Hour Night Shift) - $20.86 per hour

Westlake•Brownsville, TN

5d•$21•Onsite

About The Position

Westlake offers you the potential to enrich your work life and career experience in an entrepreneurial environment. We work together to enhance peoples' lives through our products and presence in the communities in which we operate. About Westlake Pipe and Fittings 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. To learn more, visit the website at WestlakePipe.com and follow us on LinkedIn and Facebook. SO WHY WESTLAKE PIPE & FITTINGS? 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. COMPETITIVE PAY & BENEFITS Benefits Effective Day 1 Med, Den, Vision, 401k (4% match), Annual Retirement Contribution (3%), Life & AD&D Paid Vacation Tuition Assistance Program Fitness Reimbursement Program Opportunity for Advancement Summary: Responsible for relieving Molder Operators for breaks & lunches and covering absences, if needed. Also responsible for assisting Molder Operators with erecting finished product cases/cartons and/or applying labels.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent.
Ability to read and comprehend sufficient English to follow work instructions.
Basic mathematical skills and counting ability required.
Must be able to take complex and diverse information or situations which have several probable correct paths and compile information in a manner that allows problems to be solved in a reasonable fashion.
Must be able to cut and trim parts for long periods of time while standing for extended periods of time.
Lift up to 35 pounds on occasion (some stations may require lifting up to 50 pounds).

Nice To Haves

Previous work in a manufacturing environment preferred (not required).

Responsibilities

Checking status of types and quantities of cases/cartons needed in assigned areas of Injection Molding at the beginning of each shift.
Checking with Group Leaders to be informed of any lines or machines that will changeover during the shift.
Providing full racks of erected cases/cartons to the designated locations for ease of retrieval by the Molder Operators.
Relieving Molder Operators for breaks, lunches, and covering absences: Knowledge and recognition of plastic fittings by name, shape, and dimension.
Knowledge of daily performance goals and working to achieve 100% of targeted output.
Completion of production line paperwork accurately and in real time.
Assuring quality of work through the proper labeling and verification of correctness for all types of molded fittings and their associated packaging (i.e.: labels, cartons/cases, case count, and pallet configuration)
Set-up and verification of weight scales.
Detection, segregation, and isolation of non-conforming quality defects and notifying Mold Technician, Supervisor, Manager, and/or QA Department
Able to identify various types of quality defects based on appearance, fit, form, and function (Ex: short shots, burn, weld lines, watermarks, defective threads, etc.).
Minimizing downtime by escalating to Mold Technician for machine-related problems.
Proper organization and cleanliness of assigned work area to highest level of standards (5S).
Perform 5S Audit for each work area assigned on a daily basis
Training of new Relief Operator personnel (both full-time and temporary) as needed and assigned.
Performing the above-mentioned functions with minimum supervision
Any other duties as assigned by supervision or management.