Job description
Date: May 16, 2023
Location: Waukegan, IL, US
Company: AkzoNobel
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.
Key Responsibilities
- Reports safety, quality or other issues related to products or production processes to Team Leader / Shift Supervisor.
- 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.
- Assists 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
- 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
- Once containers are filled and all openings are closed and tightened, check for leaks around the ring, bungs, and chimes
- Properly dispose of filters; wash out the pump; wash the tanks, filter housing, and hoses with the appropriate cleansing material
Job Requirements
- 5 years of Manufacturing experience required, paint manufacturing experience highly preferred
- Ability to read, comprehend, follow safety instructions, safety guidelines, read and apply accurate labels, and 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
- Ability to work in hot and cold environments and inclement weather
- Ability to work in a heavy manufacturing environment with exposure to chemical agents
- Must be able to stand or walk for long periods of time
- English Speaking
Benefits on Day 1
- Pay: $28/hr + $1/hr Shift Differential and Annual Bonus
- 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
- Career growth opportunities
- Active Diversity & Inclusion Networks
- Employee referral bonus
- Employee appreciation days
- #LI-DNI
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: 30338
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