General Operator

Axalta•Dublin, VA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Paint Mixer/Cabinet Loader safely and efficiently uses raw materials and equipment to produce, mix, and supply high-quality semi-finished and finished material. This role actively participates in safety, environmental, productivity, training, and housekeeping programs at a customer site. The schedule is Monday - Friday 5 AM - 1:30 PM, with overtime available depending on business needs. This is an active opening for which we are recruiting to fill immediately.

Requirements

Ability to lift up to 75 lbs. regularly
Ability to follow detailed written procedures and documentation
Basic computer skills for operating computer-controlled equipment
Strong safety mindset and attention to detail
Ability to work flexible hours, including occasional weekends

Responsibilities

Operate all required equipment safely and efficiently, including pumps, scales, mix machines, and day/bulk tanks
Wash equipment (tanks, pumps, piping, and tools)
Load (charge) tanks ranging from 2 to 250-gallon capacity
Load, move, and lift pails of finished product up to 5 gallons
Maintain FIFO racks by stocking materials up to 75 lbs.
Perform in-process quality tests (dirt checks, wet color, viscosity)
Follow established Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and process documentation
Adjust in-process material per lab instructions
Filter product, including loading/changing FSI filters and traps
Fill semi-finished and finished product into drums, totes, bulk storage, or pails
Label containers per SOP, customer, and DOT requirements
Participate in housekeeping and 5S initiatives
Support lean manufacturing practices
Perform selective maintenance tasks and equipment switch-outs to keep processes running
Operate computer-controlled equipment
Follow all site and area guidelines related to job functions (breaks, availability, etc.)
Follow all Area Operating Procedures (AOPs) relevant to job duties
Flexibility for occasional weekend work based on customer need