Barcode Operator

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Summary: Barcode application and packaging of plastic fittings into customer packs for retail sales.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:  

This position reports directly to the Barcode Supervisor and will receive direction from the Barcode Manager or Acting Supervisor in the absence of or in conjunction with the Barcode Supervisor.

The primary responsibility of the Barcode Operator is to safely and efficiently perform top-quality operational duties on a daily basis which include (but are not limited to) the following:

• Good communication levels and works well with others in a team environment.
• 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 Daily Barcode production line paperwork accurately.
• Assuring quality of work through the proper labeling and verification of correctness for all types of barcoded fittings and their associated packaging (i.e.: labels, cartons / cases, bags, ink jet printed information, case count, and pallet configuration)
  • Making of various boxes when necessary
• Good working knowledge of the set-up functions and verification of weight scales.
• Good working knowledge of all line equipment: Manual, Bagger, Auto and Semi-Auto lines
  • Capable to change out Ribbon and bags on Bagger lines
  • Threading of tape machines
  • Scales
  • Label machine
• Detection, segregation, and isolation of non-conforming quality defects and notifying Group Leader, Supervisor, Manager, and / or Quality Assurance Department
  • Able to identify various types of quality defects based on appearance, fit, form, and function.
• Troubleshooting minor machine-related issues and minimizing downtime by escalating to Barcode Set-Up or Barcode Maintenance Technician for major machine-related problems.
• Assisting with machine changeovers and ensuring proper line clearance and start-up with efficiency in mind
• Proper organization and cleanliness of assigned work area to highest level of Westlake standards.
• Training of new barcode personnel (both full-time and temporary) as needed and assigned.
• Performing the above mentioned functions with minimum supervision
• Required to work overtime as needed or instructed by Supervisor.
• Any other duties as assigned by supervision or management.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Education and/or Experience: High School Diploma or equivalent. 

Language Skills: Ability to read and comprehend sufficient English to follow work instructions.

Mathematical Skills: Basic mathematical skills and counting ability required.

Reasoning Ability: 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.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Minimal equipment – table, scale, boxes, bags and labels. Full range of motion including but not limited to: routine hand, wrist, and arm; lifting, squatting, twisting, turning and bending required. Lifting up to 25+ pounds when necessary. Lifting and moving wooden pallets.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. General factory. Exposed to heat, cold, noise, dust, oil / grease and traveling powered industrial vehicles.

Westlake is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable legislation.

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