Production Operator 1 - Filling - 2nd 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

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


• Is familiar and complies with all the applicable corporate as well as site and laboratory policies/procedures with regard to personal conduct, HSE and Product Safety & Regulatory Affairs (PSRA) standards.


• Clean portable tanks, valves, filters, pumps, and other equipment using cleaning chemicals, pressure washers, brushers, scrapers, and other cleaning tools


• Remaining material is put back where it came from or the empty containers are taken to designated areas for proper disposal or reconditioning.


• Assist fill off operator in obtaining proper containers for batches being filled off


• Finished goods are taken to shipping, intermediates placed in their storage location and overages in the overage area


• Hazardous waste containers are to be taken to the accumulation area as soon as they are full, labeled and dated


• Must move to other production tasks operator has been trained to perform as needed


• Transfer completed products into containers of various sizes and types (1 qt cans to tankers). Identify and apply the correct information on the containers and or proper documents while following all fill off and safety procedures


• Fill off approved batches ranging from 1 gallon to 5000 gallons into the proper shipping containers


• 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


• Other duties as assigned

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


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

Rewards & Benefits

• Pay: $25.00 per hour + $1.00 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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