Vacancies Production Paint Operator - 2nd and 3rd shift

AkzoNobel Corporate•Columbus, OH

2d•$27

About The Position

Since 1792, we’ve been supplying the innovative paints and coatings that help to color people’s lives and protect what matters most. Our world class portfolio of brands – including Dulux, International, Sikkens and Interpon – is trusted by customers around the globe. We’re active in more than 150 countries and use our expertise to sustain and enhance the fabric of everyday life. Because we believe every surface is an opportunity. It’s what you’d expect from a pioneering and long-established paints company that’s dedicated to providing sustainable solutions and preserving the best of what we have today – while creating an even better tomorrow. Let’s paint the future together. For more information please visit www.akzonobel.com © 2024 Akzo Nobel N.V. All rights reserved. Job Purpose The Production Operator is held by newly hired employees until they are placed into open positions after the union bidding process has completed for more senior employees. The Production Operator provides support to all areas of the facility including General Labor, Filling, and Paint Operator roles. This is an hourly position that requires union membership into Teamsters Union Local 284.

Requirements

Be punctual and place importance on good attendance.
Be able to lift up to fifty (50) pounds, which represents the typical weight of a bag of solid raw material or a 5-gallon pail of liquid raw material.
Be able to move through various production areas, principally manufacturing areas/floors. This includes climbing stairs.
Must be able to stay on feet for 8-12 hours each day.
Have good eyesight and hearing.
Be able to read and understand written instructions for making batches of products, material safety data sheets and other pertinent information necessary to perform assigned job functions.
Be capable of safely handling chemicals and minimize hazards by being able to wear all required safety equipment and protective clothing as required by law and/or corporate policy. This includes, but is not limited to safety shoes, safety glasses, hearing protection, vapor and dust respirators, safety gloves and flame-retardant uniforms.
Be capable of safely operating lift equipment (including fork trucks) to move containers and materials.

Responsibilities

Proficient in the basic skills required for reading and understanding batch tickets, QC adjustment sheets, operating various transfer pumps, and use of process tanks and their associated valves, lids, etc.
Operate Premix and Thindown Tanks
Use mixing agitators, Automatic Dosing System (ADS), Intermix Systems, weigh scales, and other processing equipment as required
Fill containers to prescribed weight or volume
Drawdown paint samples and perform cleanliness checks
Wash tanks as required
Operate power lift equipment, including fork trucks
General handling of 55 gallon drums
Label and maintain hazardous waste drums
Proper housekeeping of work areas and process equipment
Sweep, mop, empty trash, clean and stock supplies in various locations throughout the plant and outside.
Clean and paint equipment in various locations throughout the plant and outside.
Other duties as required