Operator 1 - 3rd Shift - Waukegan

Social network you want to login/join with:Operator 1 – 3rd Shift – Waukegan, Sloughcol-narrow-leftClient:AkzoNobelLocation:Slough, United KingdomJob Category:Other-EU work permit required:Yescol-narrow-rightJob Reference:275923613c62Job Views:5Posted:12.08.2025Expiry Date:26.09.2025col-wideJob Description:About AkzoNobelSince , 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 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.Executes assigned production tasks in accordance with procedures, to ensure right levels of HSE, Quality, Service and costs.Key ResponsibilitiesTakes ownership of production assets and ensures they are operated safely and as per established procedures, guidelines and industry good practiceReports safety, quality or other issues related to products or production processes to Team Leader / Shift Supervisor.Maintain storage of raw materials, intermediates and finished goods while obtaining materials needed for batch makers, adjusters, tinters and fill off as needed by production while following all safety guidelines and proceduresBatch makers will order materials needed to make batch from material coordinator or the warehouseMaterials are delivered to a designated area for the batch makerRemaining material is put back where it came from, or the empty containers are taken to designated areas for proper disposal or reconditioning.Hazardous waste containers are to be taken to the accumulation area as soon as they are full, labeled and datedKeep yards and storage areas in a neat and clean stateRemove all trash and rags from the building at the end of the shiftMust move to other production tasks operator has been trained to perform as neededOther duties as needed to complete production processMeasure 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 providedProperly complete the batch ticket as instructed, label all containers, and number them in the sequence they were filled offWeighs/measures all materials used in the process for yield and accuracy of completed batchesJob RequirementsAbility to work independentlyAbility to multi-task and balance prioritiesDedicated and committed safety leadership and presenceAbility to climb stairs wearing steel-toed footwearAbility to work in hot and cold environments and inclement weatherAbility to work in a heavy manufacturing environment with exposure to chemical agentsMust be able to stand or walk for long periods of timeNear vision- ability to read labels and see details up closePrior experience working in a paint manufacturing facility preferredPrior manufacturing experience – 1 -2 yearsPay: $25.00 per hour + $1.50per hour Shift DifferentialK retirement savings with 6% company matchAnnual bonusMedical insurance with HSAGenerous vacation, sick and holiday payProgression (pay-for-skill) pay plansShort- & Long-term disabilityPaid Parental leave after 1 yearActive Diversity & Inclusion NetworksEmployee referral bonusEmployee Appreciation DayTuition Reimbursement after 1 yearAt 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr