Description

Operators take ownership of production assets, operating them safely according to established procedures, guidelines, and industry best practices. They perform daily production, preventive maintenance, and process data collection, report safety or quality issues, and ensure shift production targets are achieved without compromising quality. Additional duties include issuing corrective action requests or hazard reports, providing progress updates, attending meetings, and contributing to investigations and continuous improvement initiatives.

Key activities involve transferring finished products into containers of various sizes, filling approved batches ranging from 1 gallon to 5,000 gallons, measuring yields, checking containers for leaks, completing batch tickets, labeling and staging containers for shipment, and performing equipment cleaning and filter disposal. Operators also handle housekeeping tasks and any other duties required to complete the production process.

• Operate production assets safely per procedures and industry best practices
• Perform daily production, preventive maintenance, and process data collection
• Report safety, quality, or process issues to the shift supervisor
• Meet shift production targets while maintaining quality standards
• Issue corrective action requests or hazard reports for identified issues
• Provide progress updates and attend team meetings
• Participate in HSE, quality investigations and continuous improvement programs
• Execute colour adjustment activities according to procedures
• Transfer finished product into various containers and ensure proper labeling
• Fill approved batches (1–5,000 gallons) into designated shipping containers
• Measure product weight and verify yields using provided tools
• Inspect filled containers for leaks and secure closures
• Complete and submit batch tickets, label, and stage containers for shipment
• Perform equipment cleaning, filter disposal, and tank washing
• Maintain area housekeeping and stage cleaning materials appropriately
• Lift and handle containers up to 75 lb, bags 60 lb, and drums up to 900 lb
• Obtain and operate forklift with certification
• Follow safety instructions, work in hot/cold conditions, and stand/walk for long periods

Requirements

Candidates should have prior manufacturing experience, preferably in paint production, and be able to read and follow safety instructions. Required qualifications include forklift certification, accurate labeling and weighing skills, the ability to lift containers up to 75 lb and drums up to 900 lb, strong interpersonal skills, independence, multitasking ability, and a commitment to safety leadership. The role also demands physical stamina for standing, walking, and working in hot, cold, or inclement weather conditions.

• Demonstrate effective interpersonal skills and ability to work independently

Benefits

The Operator position at AkzoNobel offers an hourly rate of $18.50 and a schedule of four 10‑hour shifts from Monday to Thursday, with overtime on Friday as needed. The role’s purpose is to execute assigned production tasks while meeting health, safety, environment (HSE), quality, service, and cost targets.

AkzoNobel provides a comprehensive benefits package from day one, featuring an annual bonus, 401(k) retirement plan with a 6 % company match, medical, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, generous vacation, sick and holiday pay, short‑ and long‑term disability, paid parental leave, tuition assistance, career growth opportunities, diversity and inclusion networks, employee referral bonuses, and employee appreciation days.

• Receive benefits: annual bonus, 401(k) with 6% match, medical/dental/vision, life/AD&D, vacation, disability, parental leave, tuition assistance, D&I networks, referral bonus

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance