Slitting Operator 1

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.

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Work Schedule:

Full-Time
Monday-Friday
7:00 AM-3:00 PM
Overtime required based on business needs

Job Purpose

In a team-oriented environment, perform all duties related to the operation of the Catbridge and Dusenberry slitters.  This includes operating the machinery, producing material, inspection & verification that the material is produced in conformance to specification requirements. Ensure specifications are met daily.

Key Accountabilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

•    Support the standards and values of AkzoNobel.
•    Complete all training modules.
•    Assist with Slitting machine setup according to specifications and schedules.
•    Adhere to production schedules daily as expected.
•    Pull/print all instructions on a job order including specifications.
•    Develop a working knowledge with the inventory control systems.
•    Ensure that the machine is properly and adequately supplied with materials.
•    Ensure that all finished products are properly labeled, packaged, and delivered to its specified designation.
•    Assist with operating the slitting machines in a safe manner while keeping work areas clean and orderly.
•    Maintain a safe working environment and personal safety record by adhering to sound safety practices.
•    Have thorough understanding of the quality system.
•    Operate all essential warehouse equipment to include powered forklift truck, wrapping machines, in a safe manner.
•    Must be willing to work overtime as required
•    Assist and participate with other areas in order to promote a team environment.
•    Assist with all month end duties are completed in the allotted time frame.
•    Be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
•    Ability to read a tape measurer accurately, as small as millimeters.
•    Ability to perform calculations adding and subtracting for mathematical calculations daily for accurate production goals. 
•    Must have ability for reading, comprehension, writing, and math.
•    Ability to communication effectively with peers and other departmental staff. 
Additional Responsibilities 
•    Monthly safety training sessions
•    Participate in all recycling efforts.
•    Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

Required
•    High School Diploma or GED.
•    Previous manufacturing experience
•    Good communication and interpersonal skills
•    Ability to read and interpret written information
•    Work in a team environment
Preferred
•    Forklift experience
•    Microsoft office experience

Physical Demands
The physical demands described in the essential qualifications are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described in the essential qualifications are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Total Compensation

Perks for Joining AkzoNobel! 
Progression (pay-for-skill) pay plans • Medical insurance with HSA • Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D benefits • Annual bonus • 401K retirement savings with 6% company match • Generous vacation, personal and holiday pay • Employee appreciation days • Paid Parental leave • Active Diversity and Inclusion Networks • Career growth opportunities • Employee referral bonus

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: 55057