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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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Job Purpose

Under the supervision of the Shift Supervisor, ensures proper running and cleaning of production equipment in the safe manufacture of powder coatings at the Reading/Warsaw sites.  Operators may be placed in Grinding, Weighup, or Extrusion production areas.  

Ability to work swing shifts (one week day, one week 2nd)

Key Responsibilities

• Takes ownership of production assets and ensures they are operated safely and per established procedures, guidelines and industry good practice.
• Performs daily production, preventative maintenance, process data collection and administration tasks as per procedures and control systems.
• Reports safety, quality or other issues related to products or production processes to Team Leader or Shift Supervisor.
• Ensures all production targets are met whilst ensuring the appropriate quality standards are maintained.
• Attends and contributes to meetings.
• Contributes in the investigation of HSE or quality issues.
• Participates in Continuous Improvement activities & programs for HSE, Quality, ALPS or other as may be assigned.
• Participate in the Safety Journey. Adhere to the Golden Principle which is   Simply to intervene to stop work if conditions or behaviour are unsafe. 
• Promotes health, safety and environmental regulations by ensuring that standards, policies, and procedures are adhered to in compliance with corporate, federal, state, and local requirements.
• Performs other duties as required for the success of Akzo Nobel.

Job Requirements

HS Diploma – Required or equivalent 
Ability to lift 55lbs 
Ability to read and comprehend instructions
Ability to be trained to safely operate a forklift – following all operating instructions 
Manuever large vessels and totes using hand truck
Abiity to measure and weigh accurately
Must have effective interpersonal skills
Committed to personal and site safety
Ability to climb stairs wearing steel toed footwear 
Ability to don hardhat, respirator, and other PPE required 
Ability to stand, walk for entire shift.

Benefits

01K retirement savings with 6% company match
Medical insurance with HSA
Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D benefits
Eligible for annual bonus
Generous vacation, sick and holiday pay
Short & Long term disability
Paid Parental leave after 1 year
Career growth opportunities
Active Diversity & Inclusion Networks
Employee referral bonus
Employee appreciation days

Competencies

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: 55366