About this role
<p><u><b>About AkzoNobel</b></u></p> <p>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.</p> <p> </p> <p>For more information please visit <a href="http://www.akzonobel.com">www.akzonobel.com </a></p> <p> </p> <p>© 2024 Akzo Nobel N.V. All rights reserved.</p> <div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px">Job Purpose</H2> </div><div><p>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. </p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px">Key Responsibilites </H2> </div><div><div tabindex="0"> <ul> <li>Takes ownership of production assets and ensures they are operated safely and per established procedures, guidelines and industry good practice.</li> <li>Performs daily production, preventative maintenance, process data collection and administration tasks as per procedures and control systems.</li> <li>Reports safety, quality or other issues related to products or production processes to Team Leader or Shift Supervisor.</li> <li>Ensures all production targets are met whilst ensuring the appropriate quality standards are maintained.</li> <li>Attends and contributes to meetings.</li> <li>Contributes in the investigation of HSE or quality issues.</li> <li>Participates in Continuous Improvement activities & programs for HSE, Quality, ALPS or other as may be assigned.</li> <li>Participate in the Safety Journey. Adhere to the Golden Principle which is Simply to intervene to stop work if conditions or behaviour are unsafe. </li> <li>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.</li> <li>Performs other duties as required for the success of Akzo Nobel.</li> </ul> </div></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px">Job Requirements </H2> </div><div><p>HS Diploma – Preferred<br>Ability to lift 55lbs <br>Ability to read and comprehend instructions<br>Ability to be trained to safely operate a forklift – following all operating instructions <br>Manuever large vessels and totes using hand truck<br>Abiity to measure and weigh accurately<br>Must have effective interpersonal skills<br>Committed to personal and site safety<br>Ability to climb stairs wearing steel toed footwear <br>Ability to don hardhat, respirator, and other PPE required <br>Ability to stand, walk for entire shift.</p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px">Benefits</H2> </div><div><p>401K retirement savings with 6% company match<br>Medical insurance with HSA<br>Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D benefits<br>Eligible for annual bonus<br>Generous vacation, sick and holiday pay<br>Short & Long term disability<br>Paid Parental leave after 1 year<br>Career growth opportunities<br>Active Diversity & Inclusion Networks<br>Employee referral bonus<br>Employee appreciation days</p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px">Competencies</H2> </div><div><div>Accepting Direction</div><div>Accepting Responsibility</div><div>Acquiring Information</div></div></div></div><p><span style="font-size:14.0px">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.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14.0px">Requisition ID: 55038</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14.0px">#LI-CH3</span></p>