We are looking for Blending & Grinding Operators!

What Does Westlake Dimex offer to employees?

• Competitive pay
• Quarterly and annual bonus programs
• Day 1 benefits:  Medical, dental, vision
• Life insurance and optional life and dependent insurance
• Short- and long-term disability
• Matching 401K with an annual retirement contribution
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Caregiver and Paternal Leave
• Scholarship program for dependents
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Exciting and dynamic work environment with plenty of opportunity for career growth
• and MORE!

See the details below and if this role sounds like a fit for you - don't hesitate, apply today!

SUMMARY

Blending & Grinding Operators are responsible for the set up and operation of equipment which grinds, blends, mixes, compounds, extrudes and packages plastic pellets and parts that comprise our customer products.

All Operator positions are part of a 24-hr. rotational schedule that requires 7 day shifts and 7-night shifts in a 28-day cycle at multiple locations as requested by management.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Sets up, starts up and operates all machinery including Grinders, Blender, and Compounding/Pelletizing machines.
• Monitors all production and equipment to ensure safe and efficient operation.
• Troubleshoots equipment and processing issues.
• Weighs ingredients to meet recipe specifications and loads into machinery or ensures that the correct ingredients are delivered to the work area and loads materials into machinery.
• Monitor various quality specifications and ensure they remain on target per the quality standards.
• Examines materials visually or physically to ensure conformance with established standards.
• Completes and maintains all required system inputs/transactions. Responsible for data integrity
• Documents work completed as required including logs, data reports, procedures, running conditions etc.
• Responsible for product packaging which includes weighing, labeling, and inspecting products that meet quality and shipping regulations.
• Participates in training, meetings and continual improvement processes and methods.
• Performs all required machine and tooling cleaning, change overs and clean outs.
• Maintains plant housekeeping standards.
• Follows and complies with all safety and work rules and regulations.
• Mentors less experienced employees.
• Operators may be assigned to assist other departments at multiple locations to help meet business operational needs.
• Any other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Additional training or certification in industrial fields are an added benefit.
• Blending and Grinding roles: 6 months experience in an industrial operations environment
• Compounding Operator: Additional industrial experience with a demonstrated ability to troubleshoot issues and the ability to make independent decisions is required.  Some experience in plastic production, colorant and additives or related manufacturing environment is an added benefit.

Required Behavioral Skills:

• Sets high standards of work performance; assumes responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments or tasks as is appropriate for the operator position.
• Must be able to read/comprehend written and oral instructions in English; read and comprehend safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals and product recipes/materials.
• Must have mathematical skills to add, subtract, multiply and divide and apply these skills to weights, measures of volume, speed, and distance.
• Must be able to effectively communicate in English one-on-one and in small group situations.
• Must be able to work collaboratively in fast paced team environment.
• Must be competent in computer and PC data entry.
• Must have problem solving skills and some mechanical aptitude.
• Must have manual dexterity sufficient to operate a wide variety of small hand tools, scales, calipers, tape measure, hand trucks, utility knife and computer equipment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Non-climate-controlled environment.  Must be able to work in temperatures ranging from 0 -110 degrees Fahrenheit.  Must be able to perform the following while working a 12-hr. shift:

• Must be able to stand and walk while wearing safety shoes and safety glasses for 12 hours.
• Must be able to work in dusty environments wearing appropriate dust masks and respirators for 12 hours.
• Must be able to work in loud environments wearing appropriate ear protection for 12 hours.
• Must be able to safely walk on occasionally dusty, wet and/or slippery surfaces. 
• Must be able to routinely lift/carry and push/pull 50 lbs. unassisted.
• Must be able to reach above his or her shoulders, routinely bend, squat, kneel, twist/turn.
• Must be able to routinely climb vertical fixed and mobile ladders.
• Must be able to operate a powered industrial truck safely and routinely.   
• Must be able to operate a scissor lift safely and routinely.