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Hourly Pay/Shift Schedule Operator Pay: $21.00 hourly with $1.50 Shift Differential for 2nd or 3rd shiftsShift Schedule: Monday - Friday; 1st shift (6am to 2:30PM); 2nd shift (2pm - 10:30pm); and 3rd shift (10pm - 6:30am) Overtime as needed. (Must be flexiable for any shift) Job Purpose Executes assigned production tasks in accordance with procedures, to ensure right levels of HSE, Quality, Service and costs. Key Responsibilities • Takes ownership of production assets and ensures they are operated safely and as 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 / Shift Supervisor. • Ensures all (shift team) production targets are met whilst ensuring the appropriate quality standards are maintained. • Issues CAR, respectively Hazard report when any relevant issue is noticed, regardless location or responsible department. • Provides progress updates to the Team Leader / Shift Supervisor. • Attends and contributes to meetings. • Contributes to the investigation of HSE or quality issues for ex: customer complaints, reject batches or other quality related issues. • Participates in Continuous Improvement activities & programs for HSE, Quality, ALPS or other as may be assigned from time to time. Contributes to color adjustment activities, where applicable, in line with agreed procedures and control systems. • Is familiar and complies with all the applicable corporate as well as site and laboratory policies/procedures with regard to personal conduct, HSE and Product Safety & Regulatory Affairs (PSRA) standards.  Key Activities Tank wash • Clean portable tanks, valves, filters, pumps, and other equipment using cleaning chemicals, pressure washers, brushers, scrapers, and other cleaning tools • Operate the automated tank washer machine  • Clean portable tanks with the pressure washer  • Perform area housekeeping duties per expectations • Other duties as needed to complete production process Pre-kit • 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 procedures • Operate forklift as needed to move materials  • Coordinator will operate and inspect forklift daily and turn in inspection form • Batch makers will order materials needed to make batch from material coordinator or the warehouse • Materials are delivered to a designated area for the batch maker • Remaining material is put back where it came from or the empty containers are taken to designated areas for proper disposal or reconditioning. • Assist fill off operator in obtaining proper containers for batches being filled off • Finished goods are taken to shipping, intermediates placed in their storage location and overages in the overage area • Hazardous waste containers are to be taken to the accumulation area as soon as they are full, labeled and dated • Keep yards and storage areas in a neat and clean state • Remove all trash and rags from the building at the end of the shift • Must move to other production tasks operator has been trained to perform as needed • Other duties as needed to complete production process Material Coordinator  • 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 procedures • Operate forklift as needed to move materials  • Coordinator will operate and inspect forklift daily and turn in inspection form • Batch makers will order materials needed to make batch from material coordinator or the warehouse • Materials are delivered to a designated area for the batch maker • Remaining material is put back where it came from or the empty containers are taken to designated areas for proper disposal or reconditioning. • Assist fill off operator in obtaining proper containers for batches being filled off • Finished goods are taken to shipping, intermediates placed in their storage location and overages in the overage area • Hazardous waste containers are to be taken to the accumulation area as soon as they are full, labeled and dated • Keep yards and storage areas in a neat and clean state • Remove all trash and rags from the building at the end of the shift • Must move to other production tasks operator has been trained to perform as needed  • Other duties as needed to complete production process Key Activities cont. Fill Off • Transfer completed products into containers of various sizes and types (1 qt cans to tankers). Identify and apply the correct information on the containers and or proper documents while following all fill off and safety procedures • Fill off approved batches ranging from 1 gallon to gallons into the proper shipping containers • Measure 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 provided • Once containers are filled and all openings are closed and tightened, check for leaks around the ring, bungs, and chimes • Properly complete the batch ticket as instructed, label all containers, and number them in the sequence they were filled off • Once the batch ticket has been approved and signed by the supervisor, send the containers to the shipping department along with the batch ticket • Properly dispose of filters; wash out the pump; wash the tanks, filter housing, and hoses with the appropriate cleansing material • Properly label and stage all cleaning material in proper areas • Properly label and stencil all containers to satisfy customer and shipment requirements • Perform area housekeeping duties per expectations Batch making  • Raw materials are added in the arranged order on the batch ticket • Weighs/measures all materials used in the process for yield and accuracy of completed batches • Coordinates sample testing with QC and makes necessary hits/changes to batch as instructed by QC  • Must practice and sustain expected housekeeping standard in work area  • Must move to other tasks such as fill off and tank washing when needed once trained Milling/Grinding operation  • Operate the machine controls to achieve a specified flow and temperature limit  • Comprehend and demonstrate competency in Lock out/Tag out/Try out processes • Be able to lift metal object up to 40 pounds up to 5 feet off the floor • Set-up a pump train to pump from one vessel to another  • Comprehend and demonstrate competency in setting up and breaking down the mill; including but not limited to: • Selection of media  • Selection of screens • Set up the machine for internal pin disruption usage  • Break down and clean mill • Inspect for wear and use wear indicator tools • Be able to understand development of color  • Demonstrate the use of a grind check block or other fineness check devices  Job Requirements • High School Diploma • Prior experience working in a paint manufacturing facility preferred • Prior manufacturing experience • English Speaking • Microsoft basic skills preferred • Ability to read, comprehend, and follow safety instructions and safety guidelines • Ability to pass forklift test and obtain forklift certificaction • Ability to operate a forklift, following all operating instructions effectively and efficiently  • Ability to read and apply accurate labels • Ability to measure and weigh accurately • Ability to lift and handle containers such as 5 gallon pails up to 75 lbs, 60 lb bags of pigment or maneuvering drums up to lbs • Must have effective interpersonal skills • Ability to work independently • Ability to multi-task and balance priorities • Dedicated and committed safety leadership and presence • Ability to climb stairs wearing steel-toed footwear • Ability to work in hot and cold environments and inclement weather • Ability to work in a heavy manufacturing environment with exposure to chemical agents • Must be able to stand or walk for long periods of time • Arm-Hand steadiness- Keeping your arm or hand steady • Near vision- ability to read labels and see details up close  Nearest Major Market: Greensboro