Manufacturing Operator (Chemical Mixing) (Afternoon Shift)

Axalta•Huntsville, AL

About The Position

Axalta is seeking a Plant Operator for its Huntsville, Alabama plant. The operator will be trained across production duties, including pre-mixing and loading materials for batches, filling products into shipping containers, distribution, testing, sampling, and cleaning. The role operates production equipment safely and produces the correct quantity and quality of product in accordance with production schedules, standard operating procedures, and supervisory instructions. Operators learn to operate equipment such as labelers, filler machines, air pumps, high-speed dispersers, air mixers, and weight scales, and solve routine work-related problems. Duties may change based on business needs. Candidates train on first shift and move to the afternoon shift after training: 3:00 p.m.–11:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. The position pays $22.00 per hour. Axalta says the role is eligible for health insurance and paid time off.

Requirements

High school diploma.
At least 2 years of manufacturing experience in a plant or industrial setting.
Math, problem-solving, mechanical, numerical, and verbal aptitude to learn the work quickly.
Ability to qualify for a license to operate fork trucks.
Ability to collaborate and work in a self-managed team environment.
Ability to read and follow instructions and accurately measure fractions of ounces, gallons, pints, and ounces.
Must pass a background check and drug screen.

Nice To Haves

Chemical plant or paint-making experience; chemical mixing or batch-making experience is highly preferred.
Basic computer skills.
Prior experience operating fork trucks.

Responsibilities

Perform all duties safely and follow company safety policies and procedures.
Blend batches according to designated formulas.
Learn to fill off and fill batches.
Record all adjustments made to batches.
Clean the work area after completing a batch.
Follow batch fill-out instructions for filtering or straining, container requirements, material agitation, and labeling.
Select approved batches for filling based on ship date or supervisor instructions.
Set up filtering equipment according to batch ticket instructions and operate filling equipment.
Operate PLC equipment.
Maintain housekeeping and control waste generation.
Operate powered material handling equipment to move, store, load, and unload hazardous finished products.
Unload and load bulk materials.
Operate production equipment in accordance with production schedules, standard operating procedures, and supervisory instructions while ensuring product quality and quantity.