Operator 1 - 2nd shift - Paint & Coatings Manufacturing

About AkzoNobel

Since 1792, we’ve been supplying the innovative paints and coatings that help to color people’s lives and protect what matters most. Our world class portfolio of brands – including Dulux, International, Sikkens and Interpon – is trusted by customers around the globe. We’re active in more than 150 countries and use our expertise to sustain and enhance the fabric of everyday life. Because we believe every surface is an opportunity. It’s what you’d expect from a pioneering and long-established paints company that’s dedicated to providing sustainable solutions and preserving the best of what we have today – while creating an even better tomorrow. Let’s paint the future together.

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Job Purpose

Production and packaging of coatings products in accordance with best practices, HSE, quality, and cost.

Rewards & Benefits

Starting Pay $20.00 hourly with $.85 shift differential for 2nd shift. OT after 40 hrs. weekly.

2nd shift Monday - Friday : 2.00 PM - 10.30 PM

• Benefits beginning Day 1
• 401K retirement savings with 6% company match
• Progression (pay for skill) pay plans
• Annual bonus
• Medical insurance with HSA
• Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D benefits
• Generous PTO: 2 weeks vacation, 1 week personal/sick days and 11 paid holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Career growth opportunities
• Employee referral bonus

Key Responsibilities

• Performs routine, non-routine, and complex manufacturing assignments and operates highly sophisticated equipment under little to no supervision.
• Takes ownership of production assets and ensures they are operated safely and as per established procedures, guidelines, and industry best practice
• Takes excellent notes on new batch making and packaging processes; documents both successful and unsuccessful trials.
• Develops and recommends new best practices for new products and equipment. Trains other operators in new best practices and equipment.
• Performs trouble-shooting of equipment issues and implements repairs and upgrades.
• Performs daily production, preventative maintenance, process data collection, and administration tasks as per procedures and control systems.
• Reports safety, quality, or other issues related to products or production processes to Supervisor
• Provides progress updates to Supervisor
• Familiar and complies with all the applicable corporate, site, and/or laboratory policies/procedures with regard to personal conduct, HSE, and Product Safety and Regulatory Affairs (PRSA) standards
• Ensure the proper collection of hazardous waste by proper marking, labelling and closure of hazardous waste containers 
• Responsible for immediately contacting HSE in the event of discovering or causing a leak or spill 
• Must follow all PSM related policies, procedures and work instructions  and following all Emergency Action Plans
• Understanding of basic laws (RCRA) pertaining to hazardous waste generation, storage, transportation and disposal
• Responsible for participation in process and batch improvement activities 

Job Requirements

• High School graduate or equivalent and at least 18 years of age.
• Ability to read, interpret, and make decisions in regard to trends, graphs, and charts. 
• Excellent record-keeping ability and able to take detailed notes about batch processing.
• Understand and be able to perform basic functions of Lab Equipment. 
• Must have a mechanical aptitude with the familiarity of the use of general mechanic’s tools. 
• Basic computer skills in Microsoft Office with the ability to collect and record data.  
• Proficient math skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages and ability to measure weights and volumes (standard and metric).  
• Must be able to perform frequent and repetitive lifting of materials weighing up to 55 pounds. 
• Ability to bend, reach & lift hoses, manipulate valves, operation/adjustment of equipment, stacking pallets, climb ladders and stairs, and other related tasks. 
• Must be able to use and function with PPE including respirators, safety glasses, face shields, dust masks, and other PPE as required. 
• Ability to operate material handling equipment including but not limited to forklifts, forklift attachments, hoists, & pumps. 
• Ability to perform multiple duties and manage complex tasks in a properly prioritized manner and through effective use of time management and working safely. 
• Needs to possess strong communication skills in order to provide continuous process updates, receiving and giving direction, including training other operators if necessary.
• The ability to work in a team environment and take ownership over an area of responsibility with limited direction using the ability to make informed decisions. 

Competencies

Accepting Direction

Accepting Responsibility

Acquiring Information

At AkzoNobel we are highly committed to ensuring an inclusive and respectful workplace where all employees can be their best self. We strive to embrace diversity in a context of tolerance. Our talent acquisition process plays an integral part in this journey, as setting the foundations for a diverse environment. For this reason we train and educate on the implications of our Unconscious Bias in order for our TA and hiring managers to be mindful of them and take corrective actions when applicable. In our organization, all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age or disability.

Requisition ID: #LI:SS1