Production Operator 1 - Batch - 3rd Shift at Akzo Nobel in Waukegan, Illinois

Job Description:

We've been pioneering a world of possibilities to bring surfaces to life for well over 200 years. As experts in making coatings, there's a good chance you're only ever a few meters away from one of our products. 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 have set our sights on becoming the global industry leader. It's what you'd expect from the most sustainable paints company, which has been inventing the future for more than two centuries.




Job Purpose



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




Job Responsibilities

• Takes ownership of production assets and ensures they are operated safely and as per established procedures, guidelines and industry good practice


• Reports safety, quality or other issues related to products or production processes to Team Leader / Shift Supervisor.


• 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


• 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.


• 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


• 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


• Properly complete the batch ticket as instructed, label all containers, and number them in the sequence they were filled off


• Weighs/measures all materials used in the process for yield and accuracy of completed batches

Job Requirements

• Ability to read, comprehend, and follow safety instructions and safety guidelines


• 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.


• Dedicated and committed safety leadership and presence


• Ability to work in hot and cold environments and inclement weather


• Must be able to stand or walk for long periods of time


• Near vision- ability to read labels and see details up close


• Prior experience working in a paint manufacturing facility preferred with exposure to chemical agents


• Prior manufacturing experience - 1 -2 years

Rewards & Benefits

• Pay: $25.00 per hour + $1.50 per hour Shift Differential


• 401K retirement savings with 6% company match


• Annual bonus


• Medical insurance with HSA


• Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D benefits


• Generous vacation, sick and holiday pay


• Progression (pay-for-skill) pay plans


• Short & Long term disability


• Paid Parental leave after 1 year


• Career growth opportunities


• Active Diversity & Inclusion Networks


• Employee referral bonus


• Employee appreciation day


• Tuition Reimbursement after 1 year

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status.


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