Operator 1

AkzoNobel•Wyomissing, PA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

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.

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
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.

Nice To Haves

HS Diploma

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.