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Operator 1 - Swing Shift - must work 1st and 2nd Shift every other week

We’ve been pioneering a world of possibilities to bring surfaces to life for well over 200 years. As experts in making coatings, there’s a good chance you’re only ever a few meters away from one of our products. 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 have set our sights on becoming the global industry leader. It’s what you’d expect from the most sustainable paints company, which has been inventing the future for more than two centuries.

Job Purpose

Under the supervision of the Shift Supervisor, ensures proper running and cleaning of production equipment in the safe manufacture of powder coatings at the Reading/Warsaw sites. Operators may be placed in Grinding, Weighup, or Extrusion production areas.

Key Responsibilities

Takes ownership of production assets and ensures they are operated safely and per established procedures, guidelines and industry good 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 or Shift Supervisor.
Ensures all production targets are met whilst ensuring the appropriate quality standards are maintained
Attends and contributes to meetings
Contributes in the investigation of HSE or quality issues
Participates in Continuous Improvement activities & programs for HSE, Quality, ALPS or other as may be assigned .
Participate in the Safety Journey. Adhere to the Golden Principle which is Simply to intervene to stop work if conditions or behaviour are unsafe.
Promotes health, safety and environmental regulations by ensuring that standards, policies, and procedures are adhered to in compliance with corporate, federal, state, and local requirements.
Performs other duties as required for the success of Akzo Nobel.

Job Requirements

Ability to lift 55lbs
Ability to read and comprehend instructions
Ability to be trained to safely operate a forklift – following all operating instructions
Manuever large vessels and totes using hand truck
Abiity to measure and weigh accurately
Committed to personal and site safety

Benefits on Day 1

Pay: $20.00/hr + $0.26 Shift Differential
401K retirement savings with 6% company match
Annual bonus
Medical insurance with HSA
Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D benefits
Generous vacation, sick and holiday pay
Progression (pay-for-skill) pay plans
Short & Long term disability
Paid Parental leave
Career growth opportunities
Active Diversity & Inclusion Networks
Employee referral bonus
Employee appreciation days

#LI-DNI

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.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.26 per hour

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