Paint Operator - 2nd and 3rd shift

Job Purpose

The Production Operator is held by newly hired employees until they are placed into open positions after the union bidding process has completed for more senior employees.  The Production Operator provides support to all areas of the facility including General Labor, Filling, and Paint Operator roles.  This is an hourly position that requires union membership into Teamsters Union Local 284.

Rewards & Benefits

Start Pay: $26.65 hourly
2nd shift (2 PM - 10.30 PM) + $0.80 shift differential
3rd shift (10 PM - 6.30 AM) + $0.80 shift differential
16 paid days off 1st year  (5 days of vacation - 11 paid holidays)
Family plan insurance $30 weekly! (eligible after 30 days)

Career growth opportunities
Employee referral bonus

Key Responsibilities

•    Proficient in the basic skills required for reading and understanding batch tickets, QC adjustment sheets, operating various transfer pumps, and use of process tanks and their associated valves, lids, etc.
•    Operate Premix and Thindown Tanks
•    Use mixing agitators, Automatic Dosing System (ADS), Intermix Systems, weigh scales, and other processing equipment as required
•    Fill containers to prescribed weight or volume
•    Drawdown paint samples and perform cleanliness checks
•    Wash tanks as required
•    Operate power lift equipment, including fork trucks
•    General handling of 55 gallon drums
•    Label and maintain hazardous waste drums 
•    Proper housekeeping of work areas and process equipment
•    Sweep, mop, empty trash, clean and stock supplies in various locations throughout the plant and outside.
•    Clean and paint equipment in various locations throughout the plant and outside.
•    Other duties as required 

Job Requirements

•    Be punctual and place importance on good attendance. 
•    Be able to lift up to fifty (50) pounds, which represents the typical weight of a bag of solid raw material or a 5-gallon pail of liquid raw material. 
•    Be able to move through various production areas, principally manufacturing areas/floors. This includes climbing stairs. Must be able to stay on feet for 8-12 hours each day. 
•    Have good eyesight and hearing. 
•    Be able to read and understand written instructions for making batches of products, material safety data sheets and other pertinent information necessary to perform assigned job functions. 
•    Be capable of safely handling chemicals and minimize hazards by being able to wear all required safety equipment and protective clothing as required by law and/or corporate policy. This includes, but is not limited to safety shoes, safety glasses, hearing protection, vapor and dust respirators, safety gloves and flame-retardant uniforms. 
•    Be capable of safely operating lift equipment (including fork trucks) to move containers and materials. 

Competencies