Production Operator at Akzo Nobel in Salem, Oregon

Job Description:

About AkzoNobel



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


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Job Purpose



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



Key Responsibilities

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


• Performs daily production, preventative maintenance, process data collection and administration tasks as perprocedures and control systems.


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


• Ensures all (shift team) production targets are met whilst ensuring the appropriate quality standards are maintained.


• Issues CAR, respectively Hazard report when any relevant issue is noticed, regardless location or responsible department.


• Is familiar and anticipates in Continuous Improvement activities & programs for HSE, Quality, ALPS or other as may be assigned from time to time. Contributes to colour adjustment activities, where applicable, in line with agreed procedures and control systems.


• Operat, perfom, and clean portable tanks, valves, filters, pumps, and other equipment using cleaning chemicals, pressure washers, brushers, scrapers, and other cleaning tools.


• 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.


• 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.


• 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.


• 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.


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


• Comprehend and demonstrate competency in Lock out/Tag out/Try out processes.

Job Requirements

• Ability to operate a forklift, following all operating instructions effectively and efficiently.


• 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.


• Ability to read measurements, weigh, and apply labels accurately.


• High School Diploma


• English Speaking


• Microsoft basic skills preferred


• Prior experience working in a paint manufacturing facility preferred

At AkzoNobel we are highly committed to ensuring an inclusive and respectful workplace where all employees can be their best self. We strive to embrace diversity in a context of tolerance. Our talent acquisition process plays an integral part in this journey, as setting the foundations for a diverse environment. For this reason we train and educate on the implications of our Unconscious Bias in order for our TA and hiring managers to be mindful of them and take corrective actions when applicable. In our organization, all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age or disability.


Requisition ID:43380 #LI-CH3



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