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Westlake lists this Utility Operator opportunity in marietta, Ohio. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Utility Operator – Join the Westlake Dimex Team!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.Ready to build a hands-on career in manufacturing? Westlake Dimex is looking for reliable, safety-minded Utility Operators to join our fast-paced production team. This is a great opportunity to learn new skills, work with a strong team, and grow your career while receiving competitive pay, day-one benefits, and bonus opportunities.What You'll DoAs a Utility Operator, you'll support packaging, blending, grinding, compounding plastic materials, and warehouse operations. You'll help keep production running safely, efficiently, and at a high level of quality.Key ResponsibilitiesPackage, weigh, label, inspect, and prepare products for shipment.Monitor equipment and production processes to support safe, efficient operations.Load materials, follow recipe requirements, and complete required production records.Inspect materials and finished products to help ensure quality standards are met.Keep work areas clean, organized, and safe.Participate in training, meetings, and continuous improvement activities.ScheduleThis role is part of a 24-hour operation and works 12-hour rotating shifts. In a 28-day period, you'll work 7-day shifts and 7-night shifts, giving you built-in days off throughout the rotation.Why You'll Like Working HereCompetitive pay plus quarterly and annual bonus opportunitiesDay-one medical, dental, and vision benefits401(k) match plus annual retirement contributionTuition reimbursement and scholarship program for dependentsCaregiver and parental leave, disability coverage, life insurance, and EAP supportA hands-on role with opportunities to learn, grow, and build a long-term careerWhat We're Looking ForWe're looking for dependable team players who take pride in their work, follow safety procedures, and are ready to learn. At least 6 months of industrial, manufacturing, warehouse, plastics, extrusion, colorants, or additives experience is preferred.Basic QualificationsAble to read, understand, and communicate in English.Comfortable using basic math and computers for production records and training.Able to work well with others in a fast-paced team environment.Demonstrates problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and basic mechanical aptitude.Able to safely use basic hand tools, measuring tools, and production equipment.Physical RequirementsAble to work 12-hour shifts in a manufacturing environment with required PPE.Able to stand, walk, bend, squat, kneel, twist, reach, and climb ladders as needed.Able to routinely lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 lbs. unassisted.Able to work in varying temperatures, dusty areas, and other standard manufacturing conditions.Able to operate a powered industrial truck if required.Westlake is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable legislation.If you are an active Westlake employee (or an employee of any Westlake affiliates), please do not apply here. You will apply via the Jobs Hub application in Workday.
Worksite address
marietta, OH, 45750, US
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