Production Worker - Operator

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.​ JOB SUMMARY   The Production   Operator / Painter   works directly in the manufacturing area ensuring quality standards are met, painting, removing stone from molds and packing accurately and any other duty needed to support the production of product.   ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:   Comply with   Safety Policies and Procedures   Applies color to molds with spray or brush according to quality standards   Applies acid spray to molds   Pulls stones from mold and packs in boxes, ensuring the   accurate   amount of product is packed   Reviews quality standards of stones (i.e., air bubbles, color, deformations, etc.)   Scrapes excess cement from molds, pulls cement up in corner molds   Ensures that all packaging, including labels, staples, box   type   and assembly are   in accordance with   proper standards   Able to clean molds to decrease over pour in the mold   Maintains a clean and organized work area to keep a safe work environment   Respects scheduled rotation of breaks and lunches   Performs other related duties as assigned by department and area management   Train and able to perform duties within any production lines and/or position when help is   required   •       Regular attendance, timeliness, and scheduling flexibility   KNOWLEDGE,   SKILLS   AND ABILITIES    Excellent communication and presentation skills   Excellent Safety and Attendance Record   Knowledge of all mold texture and stone color   Know and be able to apply OSHA safety standards related to job   Proficient forklift driver with certification preferred   Basic reading,   writing   and numerical ability   Ability to communicate to proper personnel when changes or problems occur   Flexible- able to work various shifts, overtime, and weekends   Ability to follow directions and perform tasks with minimum supervision   Ability to work as a team player   EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE   The employee should have the following:   No minimum education requirement   No prior experience or training   required   ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT   The employee should   possess   the ability to:   Prolong standing or in stationary position   Complete repetitive movements   Be exposed to sounds or noise levels that   maybe uncomfortable   Complete repetitive movements   Wear all required personal protective equipment (hearing,   vision   and hardhat protection)   Lift/move/transport items up to 50 pounds   Ability to move or traverse about the facilities   Must be able to ascend/descend stairs or ladders   Ability to work around dust, chemicals, and other substances, and in various environmental conditions   This is not necessarily an all-inclusive list of job-related responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts,   requirements   or working conditions. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to   possible modification   to   reasonably accommodate   individuals with disabilities or may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. While this is intended to be   an accurate   reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned.  This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.   RESUMEN DEL TRABAJO   El   Operario   -   Trabajador   de   Producción   / Pintor   trabaja   directamente   en el   área   de   fabricación   asegurando   que se   cumplan   los   estándares   de   calidad ,   pintando ,   retirando   piedra   de los   moldes   y