Production Operator - Paint & Coatings; 2nd or 3rd shift

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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.

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The Paint Operator performs dosing, grinding, batch making, etc. as required to manufacture paint, as well as all color matching tasks and physical adjustments necessary to complete the batch. This is an hourly position on all three (3) shifts, as outlined in the Agreement between Akzo Nobel Coatings, Inc. Columbus and Teamsters Union Local No. 284.

• Start Pay: $25.65
• 2nd shift (2 PM - 10.30 PM) + $0.80 shift differential
• 3rd shift (10 PM - 6.30 AM) + $0.80 shift differential
• 16 paid days off 1st year (pro-rated per start date): 5 days' vacation - 11 paid holidays for 1st year.
• Family plan insurance $30 weekly! (eligible after 30 days)

Career growth opportunities

Active Diversity and Inclusion Networks

Employee referral bonus

• Reading and understanding batch tickets and QC adjustment sheets
• Operating various transfer pumps (air-diaphragm, mill feed, etc.)
• Understanding and use of process tanks and their associated valves, lids, etc.
• Large Batch Production – operating the Premix Tanks and related equipment (supersacks, bag dump station, agitator, etc.)
• Operating the Thindown Tanks (agitator, light, etc.)
• Operating the freight lift
• Small Batch Production – using the floor mounted agitators
• Operating the air-driven lift table
• Reading the grind value using the Hegman gauge, and operating the dispersion mills (Dyno-mill, sandmill, Drais mill, etc.) as needed
• Dosing and troubleshooting the Automatic Dosing System (ADS) for Large Batch, Small Batch, and Strontium Chromate
• Operating, filling and dispensing paint using the Klieverik Intermix System
• Operating the Strontium Chromate slurry system
• Interacting with QC to make batch adjustments (bringing batch samples to QC and Tech for evaluation, and making the appropriate adjustments to production batches)
• Operating the weigh scales in Production areas
• Operating the High Pressure Wash system, and the Low Pressure Wash system as needed
• Operating the nitrogen blanketing system
• Operating the air-driven drum dumper and the portable bag dump station
• Confirming that staged batches adhere to batch tickets, including raw material lot numbers
• Gathering and weighing raw material for batches not staged (mainly Intermix), as required by batch tickets
• Operating the power lift equipment
• Dispensing and general handling of 55-gallon drums; operating drum trucks
• Labeling and maintaining hazardous waste drums in Production areas
• Proper housekeeping of work areas and process equipment
• Interacting with RM Warehouse, Filling and FG Warehouse as needed to maintain smooth paint

• Minimum High School Education or equivalent
• The Paint Operator must be able to move through various production areas, principally manufacturing areas/floors; includes climbing stairs; must be able to stay on feet for 8-12 hours each day
• Must be able to lift fifty (50) pounds, which represents the typical weight of a bag of solid raw material or a 5-gallon pail of liquid raw material
• Must have good eyesight and hearing
• Must be able to wear all required safety equipment and protective clothing as required by law and/or corporate policy (safety shoes, safety glasses, ear protection, vapor and dust respirators, and safety gloves)
• Must be able to comprehend and act upon all job directives, whether delivered in written or verbal English
• Must comply with all Policies, Rules and Regulations for Production Employees
• Must…