Production Operator: 3rd Shift- Liquid Division- bei Nippon Paint Automotive Americas Inc.

Nippon Paint Automotive Americas Inc. (NPAA) offers employees a generous earned bonus structure including monthly hourly attendance bonuses, merit increases and an annual bonus incentive plan. Employees receive 11 paid holidays per year, earn paid time off, can enroll in comprehensive health and welfare plans and a 401K plan with an exceptional company match. We provide employee recognition programs, tuition reimbursement and much more. When you join our team, you are part of our NPAA family. We hold several events throughout the year for our employees to show our appreciation for their hard work and dedication.  Come join a great team!

Production Operator - 3rd Shift-10:00 p.m.-6:30 a.m.

Position Summary

Position requires the ability to prepare, monitor, operate and clean the equipment that is used in producing paint. The incumbent performs tasks associated with the preparation, mixing, quality sampling and safe storage of finished product.

Essential Responsibilities/Duties

• Utilizes appropriate forms to prepare the required ingredients needed
• Performs tasks that are required by standard operating procedures (SOP’s)
• Determines the specified batch amount through simple addition and subtraction
• Follows instructions/yields to determine appropriate equipment
• Prepares (stages) and operates the manufacturing equipment according to posted conditions
• Records all data on batch ticket/equipment logs
• Notifies team leader or direct supervisor of issues or abnormalities
• Completes required quality checks
• Records testing results as required
• Fills mixed product into specified containers as determined on batch ticket
• Secures full containers for movement to warehouse staging area
• Disassembles, cleans and reassembles equipment
• Attends all training programs as required and sponsored by the company
• Promptly report all accidents, near misses, and property damage
• Responsible for ensuring hazardous waste containers are properly labeled, covered and staged
• General waste handling via specific waste streams (Liquid)

Additional Responsibilities/Duties

• Cleans assigned work area
• Ensures safe grounding of equipment and safe use of operating equipment
• Confers with quality analyst, supervisor, and process team leader for additional instructions
• Performs other assigned duties

Education

• High School Diploma or GED preferred
• Passing Math Test
• Minimum of 2 years manufacturing experience preferred

Specific Skills

• Ability to make simple independent decisions
• Simple addition/subtraction
• Ability to convert from grams to pound
• Use of quality tools
• Safe operation of pallet jack/powered industrial truck/operation equipment
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs and maneuver up to 500lb drums

Supervisory Responsibility

None

Working Conditions

Moderate conditions include the requirement of safety steel toe and antistatic shoes, safety glasses and breathing apparatus and other safety equipment when required. Work under immediate supervision.

• Ability to stand for long periods of time

Success Factors

The incumbent must be able to follow directions, process, and procedures. Identify issues as they arise and notify Team Leaders/Supervisors/Managers when necessary

Job Type: Full-time

Nippon Paint Automotive Americas Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.