Production Operator 1

Akzo Nobel N.V.•High Point, NC

56d•$21

About The Position

Executes assigned production tasks in accordance with procedures, to ensure right levels of HSE, Quality, Service and costs.

Requirements

High School Diploma
Prior manufacturing experience
English Speaking
Microsoft basic skills preferred
Ability to read, comprehend, and follow safety instructions and safety guidelines
Ability to pass forklift test and obtain forklift certificaction
Ability to operate a forklift, following all operating instructions effectively and efficiently
Ability to read and apply accurate labels
Ability to measure and weigh accurately
Ability to lift and handle containers such as 5 gallon pails up to 75 lbs, 60 lb bags of pigment or maneuvering drums up to 900 lbs
Must have effective interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently
Ability to multi-task and balance priorities
Dedicated and committed safety leadership and presence
Ability to climb stairs wearing steel-toed footwear
Ability to work in hot and cold environments and inclement weather
Ability to work in a heavy manufacturing environment with exposure to chemical agents
Must be able to stand or walk for long periods of time
Arm-Hand steadiness- Keeping your arm or hand steady
Near vision- ability to read labels and see details up close

Nice To Haves

Prior experience working in a paint manufacturing facility preferred

Responsibilities

Takes ownership of production assets and ensures they are operated safely and as 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 / Shift Supervisor.
Ensures all (shift team) production targets are met whilst ensuring the appropriate quality standards are maintained.
Issues CAR, respectively Hazard report when any relevant issue is noticed, regardless location or responsible department.
Provides progress updates to the Team Leader / Shift Supervisor.
Attends and contributes to meetings.
Contributes to the investigation of HSE or quality issues for ex: customer complaints, reject batches or other quality related issues.
Participates in Continuous Improvement activities & programs for HSE, Quality, ALPS or other as may be assigned from time to time. Contributes to color adjustment activities, where applicable, in line with agreed procedures and control systems.
Is familiar and complies with all the applicable corporate as well as site and laboratory policies/procedures with regard to personal conduct, HSE and Product Safety & Regulatory Affairs (PSRA) standards.
Tank wash
Clean portable tanks, valves, filters, pumps, and other equipment using cleaning chemicals, pressure washers, brushers, scrapers, and other cleaning tools
Operate the automated tank washer machine
Clean portable tanks with the pressure washer
Perform area housekeeping duties per expectations
Other duties as needed to complete production process
Pre-kit
Maintain storage of raw materials, intermediates and finished goods while obtaining materials needed for batch makers, adjusters, tinters and fill off as needed by production while following all safety guidelines and procedures
Operate forklift as needed to move materials
Coordinator will operate and inspect forklift daily and turn in inspection form
Batch makers will order materials needed to make batch from material coordinator or the warehouse
Materials are delivered to a designated area for the batch maker
Remaining material is put back where it came from or the empty containers are taken to designated areas for proper disposal or reconditioning.
Assist fill off operator in obtaining proper containers for batches being filled off
Finished goods are taken to shipping, intermediates placed in their storage location and overages in the overage area
Hazardous waste containers are to be taken to the accumulation area as soon as they are full, labeled and dated
Keep yards and storage areas in a neat and clean state
Remove all trash and rags from the building at the end of the shift
Must move to other production tasks operator has been trained to perform as needed
Other duties as needed to complete production process
Material Coordinator
Maintain storage of raw materials, intermediates and finished goods while obtaining materials needed for batch makers, adjusters, tinters and fill off as needed by production while following all safety guidelines and procedures
Operate forklift as needed to move materials
Coordinator will operate and inspect forklift daily and turn in inspection form
Batch makers will order materials needed to make batch from material coordinator or the warehouse
Materials are delivered to a designated area for the batch maker
Remaining material is put back where it came from or the empty containers are taken to designated areas for proper disposal or reconditioning.
Assist fill off operator in obtaining proper containers for batches being filled off
Finished goods are taken to shipping, intermediates placed in their storage location and overages in the overage area
Hazardous waste containers are to be taken to the accumulation area as soon as they are full, labeled and dated
Keep yards and storage areas in a neat and clean state
Remove all trash and rags from the building at the end of the shift
Must move to other production tasks operator has been trained to perform as needed
Other duties as needed to complete production process
Fill Off
Transfer completed products into containers of various sizes and types (1 qt cans to tankers). Identify and apply the correct information on the containers and or proper documents while following all fill off and safety procedures
Fill off approved batches ranging from 1 gallon to 5000 gallons into the proper shipping containers
Measure the amount of product into the correct container for proper yield, by weighing and/or measuring the weight of the material in the containers with the tools provided
Once containers are filled and all openings are closed and tightened, check for leaks around the ring, bungs, and chimes
Properly complete the batch ticket as instructed, label all containers, and number them in the sequence they were filled off
Once the batch ticket has been approved and signed by the supervisor, send the containers to the shipping department along with the batch ticket
Properly dispose of filters; wash out the pump; wash the tanks, filter housing, and hoses with the appropriate cleansing material
Properly label and stage all cleaning material in proper areas
Properly label and stencil all containers to satisfy customer and shipment requirements
Perform area housekeeping duties per expectations
Batch making
Raw materials are added in the arranged order on the batch ticket
Weighs/measures all materials used in the process for yield and accuracy of completed batches
Coordinates sample testing with QC and makes necessary hits/changes to batch as instructed by QC
Must practice and sustain expected housekeeping standard in work area
Must move to other tasks such as fill off and tank washing when needed once trained
Milling/Grinding operation
Operate the machine controls to achieve a specified flow and temperature limit
Comprehend and demonstrate competency in Lock out/Tag out/Try out processes
Be able to lift metal object up to 40 pounds up to 5 feet off the floor
Set-up a pump train to pump from one vessel to another
Comprehend and demonstrate competency in setting up and breaking down the mill; including but not limited to:
Selection of media
Selection of screens
Set up the machine for internal pin disruption usage
Break down and clean mill
Inspect for wear and use wear indicator tools
Be able to understand development of color
Demonstrate the use of a grind check block or other fineness check devices