Production Operator

Job Description Immediately Hiring! Production Operator, Strongsville OH Starting pay $22.52 with an additional $.65 for 2nd shift differential per hour & $.78 for 3rd shift differential per hour. $1000 sign on bonus Hiring: (2nd) shift - (Mon-Fri) 3:00pm - 11:30pm (3rd) shift - (Sun-Thur) 11:00pm - 7:30am As a Production Operator you will be a crucial part of our operations, ensuring that a quality product is available to our customers when they need them. Your work will directly affect people's lives! Primary Responsibilities The position involves blending (premixing) batches, running extruders, filling product into shipping containers and sampling, 5S cleaning, measuring, and producing raw materials to manufacture industrial coatings. Assemble and disassemble production equipment for cleaning between products while following Lock Out/Tag Out procedures. Preassembly procedures include weigh-up materials for production batches. Follow preassembly weigh-up sheet instructions. Prepare materials and product for packaging and shipment to customers. You will work in a production environment with the appropriate safety procedures in place. Qualifications Ability to lift up to 55 pounds on a consistent basis throughout the day. Prior powder coating experience is preferred but will consider candidates with 3-5 years prior manufacturing or light industrial production experience. Tow motor/forklift experience preferred or ability to obtain a license. Ability to learn to operate large pieces of Powder manufacturing equipment (extruders and grinders). Ability to work independent without close supervision. Attention to detail and work in a fast-paced work environment. Ability to wear Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) when required. Includes gloves, steel toed boots, safety goggles, safety hat, and respirator. Ability to work any job, and work overtime as needed. About us: PPG: WE PROTECT AND BEAUTIFY THE WORLD™ Through leadership in innovation, sustainability and color, PPG helps customers in industrial, transportation, consumer products, and construction markets and aftermarkets to enhance more surfaces in more ways than does any other company. To learn more, visit and follow @PPG on X. The PPG Way 2030 We are customer champions Proactive. Bold. Trustworthy. Everything we do starts with our customers. We listen, move fast and don’t stop until we solve their biggest challenges. When our customers win, we all grow. We act with purpose and speed Agile. Data-driven. Empowered. We take smart risks to stay ahead of the competition. We work proactively with agility, using quality data to develop solutions that create value. We are excellent operators Productive. Collaborative. Accountable. No matter our role, we identify problems, take ownership and always bring solutions. We are both proactive and responsive to drive continuous improvement and deliver results. We support our frontline, the faces of PPG to our customers. We compete to win Future-focused. Driven. Ambitious. We are passionate about growing our business and winning with our customers. We deliver results, embrace new technologies and leverage agility and speed as strengths. We are PPG proud Strong. United. Passionate. We work safely, act with integrity and value our diverse perspectives. We celebrate achievements and take pride in the positive impact we create together to protect and beautify the world. At PPG we use AI in the hiring process to make the process more efficient. AI tools do not make hiring decisions. You can learn more by going to PPG provides equal opportunity to all candidates and employees. We offer an opportunity to grow and develop your career in an environment that provides a fulfilling workplace for employees, creates an environment for continuous learning, and embraces the ideas and diversity of others. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability status, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression. If you need an adjustment due to a disability, please email View email address on click.appcast.io. PPG pay ranges and benefits can vary by location which allows us to compensate employees competitively in different geographic markets. PPG considers several factors in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, qualifications and education, licensure and certifications, and other organizational needs. Other incentives may apply. Our employee benefits programs are designed to support the health and well-being of our employees. Any insurance coverages and benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents. Benefits will be discussed with you by your recruiter during the hiring process. PPG values your feedback on our recruiting process. We encourage you to visit Glassdoor.com and provide feedback on the process, so that we can do better today than yesterday. PPG is the world’s leading coatings company, serving more industries than any of our competitors. From automobiles and jetliners to wind turbine blades, and from ocean-going vessels and water tanks to family homes, our coatings and specialty materials help our customers protect, enhance and beautify valued assets. As part of our team, you’ll have access to world-class customers, industry experts, the best and brightest colleagues, and leading-edge technology.