Production Operator

PPG • Little Rock, AR

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Production Operator prepares and mixes paint formulations according to specified recipes and quality standards. The role operates mixing equipment, ensures accurate measurements, and maintains a clean and safe work environment. It contributes to the production process by ensuring batches meet required specifications for color, viscosity, and performance.

This position is at PPG’s Little Rock Plant in Alexander, Arkansas, and is listed for the first shift, 4:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., at $22.69. The work requires physical stamina and mobility for standing, navigating stairs and production areas, bending, reaching, and handling materials. The job also calls for manual dexterity, visual acuity, coordination, safety awareness, and the ability to work with others and communicate effectively.

Requirements

• Ability to stand for long periods.
• Ability to navigate stairs, bend, and reach.
• Ability to lift and carry heavy materials or equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Stamina to perform repetitive tasks and remain standing for long periods.
• Manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination to use hand tools and machinery and manipulate small parts accurately.
• Visual acuity to read measurements, labels, and instructions and inspect products for quality; depth perception may be necessary.
• Mobility to move safely around production equipment and workspaces, including bending, stooping, and reaching.
• Coordination to operate machinery and perform tasks requiring simultaneous use of hands and feet.
• Ability to work in varying environmental conditions, such as heat, cold, or humidity.
• Understanding of safety protocols and ability to respond to emergency situations.
• Ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret paint formulation specifications and production orders.
• Measure and weigh raw materials accurately according to established recipes.
• Operate mixing equipment, including mixers, mills, and pumps, to produce paint batches.
• Accurately document batch production processes and quality control results.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.

Benefits

• Employee benefits programs designed to support health and well-being.
• Opportunity to grow and develop a career.
• Fulfilling workplace, continuous learning, and an environment that embraces diverse ideas.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed