Chemical Operator 1 - 3rd Shift - 10pm to 6:30am

AkzoNobel•Waukegan, IL

12h•Onsite

About The Position

AkzoNobel is hiring a safety-focused, dependable Batch Operator for its third-shift manufacturing team in Waukegan. The role involves manufacturing high-performance coatings by following established formulas, batch instructions, and production procedures. Operators accurately measure, weigh, stage, and process raw materials while safely and efficiently operating production equipment. The position calls for attention to detail, comfort working with chemicals and industrial equipment, and consistent adherence to safety, quality, and manufacturing procedures. This is a hands-on industrial coatings manufacturing role with regular interaction with chemicals, raw materials, production equipment, drums, containers, and other manufacturing materials. The schedule is 10:00 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. Employees must wear required PPE and be able to perform physical tasks including extended standing and walking, stair climbing, lifting and handling materials up to 75 pounds, and maneuvering drums weighing up to 900 pounds with appropriate material-handling equipment. The environment may include hot or cold conditions and chemical agents. AkzoNobel offers opportunities to build skills in chemical manufacturing, batch processing, equipment operation, safety, quality, and production processes. Progression and pay-for-skill programs provide opportunities to develop further manufacturing capabilities and grow a career. The company states its commitment to an inclusive and respectful workplace and equal consideration for qualified applicants.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Ability to read, understand, and follow written batch instructions, safety procedures, and work instructions.
Ability to accurately measure and weigh raw materials.
Basic math skills and ability to calculate weights, measurements, and quantities.
Strong attention to detail when working with formulas, materials, labels, and production documentation.
Ability to work safely independently and contribute as part of a manufacturing team.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced production environment.
Commitment to workplace safety and established procedures.
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods and regularly climb stairs while wearing required safety footwear.
Ability to lift and handle materials weighing up to 75 pounds.
Ability to safely maneuver drums weighing up to 900 pounds using appropriate material-handling equipment and established procedures.
Ability to bend, reach, push, pull, and perform repetitive physical activities associated with manufacturing operations.
Ability to work in hot and cold environments and varying environmental conditions, including an industrial environment where chemical agents may be present.
Ability to read labels, batch instructions, measurements, and other detailed production information.
Ability to wear all required personal protective equipment.

Nice To Haves

Previous manufacturing experience.
Previous chemical, coatings, paint, batchmaking, blending, mixing, or process-manufacturing experience.

Responsibilities

Manufacture coating products according to established formulas, batch instructions, and production procedures.
Accurately weigh, measure, and add raw materials and ingredients for each production batch.
Follow batch tickets and manufacturing instructions to produce products accurately and consistently.
Operate mixing and other production equipment safely and according to operating procedures.
Monitor manufacturing processes and identify potential safety, quality, equipment, or process concerns.
Complete batch tickets, production records, labels, and other required documentation accurately.
Verify materials and quantities throughout production to support batch accuracy, quality, and yield.
Request, stage, and organize raw materials required for assigned batches.
Identify, label, handle, and return unused raw materials properly after production.
Move finished materials, empty containers, and waste to designated storage or disposal areas.
Label and date hazardous-waste containers and transfer them to designated accumulation areas according to procedures.
Keep production equipment, work areas, storage areas, and surrounding spaces clean and organized.
Follow Health, Safety, Security, and Environmental requirements, including PPE and chemical-handling procedures.
Report safety, quality, equipment, or production concerns to the Team Leader or Production Supervisor.
Support other production activities for which trained as business needs require.