Production Operator

PPG Industries • Little Rock, AR

19d • Onsite

About The Position

The Production Operator at PPG’s Little Rock Plant in Alexander, Arkansas, prepares and mixes paint formulations according to specified recipes and quality standards. The role operates mixing equipment, ensures measurement accuracy, and maintains a clean and safe work environment. The operator helps ensure that each batch meets required specifications for color, viscosity, and performance.

This is a first-shift position scheduled from 4:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., with pay listed at $22.69. The work requires standing for extended periods and moving around a production area, as well as handling materials and operating machinery. PPG states that benefits vary by location and that benefit details will be discussed during the hiring process.

Requirements

• Ability to stand for long periods and navigate stairs, bend, and reach.
• Ability to lift and carry materials or equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Manual dexterity, hand-eye coordination, and fine motor skills to use tools and machinery and manipulate components accurately.
• Visual acuity to read measurements, labels, and instructions and inspect products; depth perception may be necessary.
• Ability 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 environmental conditions such as heat, cold, or humidity, depending on the manufacturing setting.
• Safety awareness 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 according to established recipes.
• Operate mixing equipment, including mixers, mills, and pumps, to produce paint batches.
• Document batch production processes and quality control results accurately.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.

Benefits

• PPG offers employee benefit programs intended to support employees’ health and well-being; specific coverages and benefits vary by location and are discussed during the hiring process.
• Opportunity to grow and develop a career in an environment that supports continuous learning.

What This Job Offers

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