Operator 1

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.

About the role

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.

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.

Requirements

• HS Diploma – Preferred
• 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
• Must have effective interpersonal skills
• Committed to personal and site safety
• Ability to climb stairs wearing steel toed footwear
• Ability To Don Hardhat, Respirator, And Other PPE Required
• Ability to stand, walk for entire shift.

Benefits

• 401K retirement savings with 6% company match
• Medical insurance with HSA
• Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D benefits
• Eligible for annual bonus
• Generous vacation, sick and holiday pay
• Short & Long term disability
• Paid Parental leave after 1 year
• Career growth opportunities
• Active Diversity & Inclusion Networks
• Employee referral bonus
• Employee appreciation days

Skills

• Accepting Direction
• Accepting Responsibility
• Acquiring Information