Production Operator - 2nd shift

About Akzo Nobel

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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Executes assigned production tasks in accordance with procedures, to ensure right levels of HSE, Quality, Service, and costs.

Starting Pay $23.00 hourly with $.85 shift differential for 2nd shift.

Second 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 vacation, personal and holiday pay
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Career growth opportunities
• Active Diversity and Inclusion Networks
• Employee referral bonus

• Actively participates in safety programs and be able to perform daily checklists and 5S participation.

• Performs routine, non-routine, and complex assignments and operates highly sophisticated equipment under general supervision.

• Takes ownership of production assets and ensures they are operated safely and as per established procedures, guidelines, and industry best practice

• 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 Team Leader/Shift Supervisor

• Ensures all (shift team) production targets are met whilst ensuring the appropriate quality standards are maintained

• Issues CAR, respectively Hazard report when any relevant issue is noticed, regardless location or responsible department

• Provides progress updates to Team Leader/Shift Supervisor

• Attends and contributes to meetings

• Contributes in the investigation of HSE or quality issues for customer complaints, reject batches, or other quality related issues

• Participates in Continuous Improvement activities and programs for HSE, Quality, ALPS or other as may be assigned from time to time. Contributes to color adjustment activities, where applicable, in line with agreed procedures and control systems

• 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 the Emergency Coordinator in the event of discovering or causing a leak or spill

• Ensure proper filling, closing, marking and labelling of bulk and non-bulk containers following all applicable DOT requirements

• Responsible for the proper loading and unloading of bulk containers including tank trucks and railcars following all applicable DOT requirements

• Responsible for the proper closing, marking and labelling of tank trucks and railcars following all applicable DOT requirements

• Must follow all PSM related policies, procedures and work instructions and following all Emergency Action Plans

• Responsible for participation in process and batch improvement activities

• Participates in Management of Change (MOC), Incident Investigation, Process Hazard Analysis (PHA), Pre-Start-up Safety Review (PSSR), Corrective and Prevention Action (CAPA) determination, and other safety related committees and teams.

• High School graduate or equivalent and at least 18 years of age.

• Must have previous experience in paint manufacturing…