Production Operator

PPG • Adrian, MI

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Production Operator physically manufactures automotive adhesives and sealants, enabling PPG’s continued success in the automotive market. The incumbent is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the facility’s manufacturing equipment and the quality of the product at every step of the manufacturing stage while meeting all safety requirements.

Requirements

• Successful completion of the employment selection process
• Experience in a manufacturing environment
• Must be able to operate a variety of industrial production related equipment
• Possess good math skills and mechanical ability
• Be flexible and willing to rotate work assignments readily
• Be capable of forklift operation certification
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Interpersonal skills are essential
• Possess problem solving skills
• Be capable of making logical decisions
• Be capable of working without direct supervision
• Be focused on details and specification tolerances

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the weighing of raw material components according to a specific formula on a batch ticket.
• Raw materials must be retrieved from the storage area, hand weighed and then placed on a pallet after being clearly marked with the appropriate PPG Champ code.
• Pallets will then be moved to a staging area for processing.
• Tends various high viscosity mixers to produce various formulas at the Adrian site.
• Ensures weigh out ingredients matches batch ticket and that raw materials have been weighed correctly.
• Loads the raw material mixes into appropriate container and mixes per normal operating procedures or instructions on batch ticket.
• Once mix has been completed, cleans mixers and states pre-mix for next operation.
• Completes information on machine activity on log sheets.
• Operator will also provide input to human-machine-interfaces to run automated processing equipment.
• Filling completed batches into various container sizes depending on customer requirements.
• Operator will use both manual and automated dumping processes.
• Operator will ensure that batches are filled to the correct weight and all labeling & packaging is properly applied.
• Operators must participate in the PPG Quality Process.
• Works in a safe and effective manner to ensure personal safety and product quality.
• Must be current on all aspects of safety as detailed in the SOP’s.
• Perform a variety of other general tasks related to the production of Adrian materials.
• Housekeeping.
• Attend team meetings as directed by the Team Facilitator or Management.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Opportunity to grow and develop your career in an environment that provides a fulfilling workplace for employees
• Creates an environment for continuous learning
• Embraces the ideas and diversity of others

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED