Manufacturing ​/ Production Operator, Manufacturing & Industrial Operations

Operator 2

Location: Lancaster, SC, US, 29720

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.

Perform all coating related duties including operating prime equipment and producing quality product. Inspecting material per quality standards and verifying the conformance of the material being produced meets specified requirements.

• Fully meet the responsibilities of a Coating Operator 1 position
• Make decisions regarding quality related issues (approved checkouts, BOR’s, etc.)
• Monitor the process while producing a quality product and adjusting the process as needed.
• Set up the prime equipment per specifications and produce a quality product.
• Train operator 1 coating employees in all aspects of coating responsibilities.
• Gain thorough knowledge of the quality system and demonstrate the ability to provide input into new specifications and process updates.
• Write orders for repairs that should be handled by the maintenance department.
• Temporarily substitute for a coating operator 3 when needed.
• Participate in identifying and resolving safety related issues.
• Maintain a safe working environment and personal safety by adhering to sound safety practice.
• Perform any other duties that are assigned.
• Ability to read and interpret written information
• Work in a team environment

• High School Diploma
• Coating Operator 1 knowledge
• Good communication and interpersonal skills

Perks for Joining Akzo Nobel:

• Progression (pay-for-skill) pay plans
• Medical insurance with HSA
• Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D benefits
• Annual bonus
• 401K retirement savings with 6% company match
• Generous vacation, personal and holiday pay
• Employee appreciation days
• Paid Parental leave
• Active Diversity and Inclusion Networks
• Career growth opportunities
• Employee referral bonus

At Akzo Nobel 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.