1st Shift Production Batching Operator - $21/hr

PPG Industries, Inc; Thomasville (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

PPG Industries, Inc. in Thomasville, NC is hiring a Production Batching Operator. You will set up, mix, and monitor production chemicals to ensure quality products reach customers on time.

Starting pay is $21.00 per hour for 1st shift (3:30am–11:30am, Monday–Friday). The role requires lifting up to 50 lbs, reading and following safety instructions, and overtime as needed. Join a team focused on reliability, safety, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Experience in a plant/manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English for training and safety.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs and work the required shift.
• Willing to take on new assignments and tasks as needed.

Responsibilities

• Learn about the raw materials needed used in batch making process
• Setting up, mixing, and/or delivering production chemicals used in manufacturing or process areas where accuracy of chemical composition is important in process operation.
• Add raw and verify materials to kettles
• Add and verify oil weigh-up
• Properly perform scrapping of kettle
• Properly verify pigment
• Operate forklift as needed
• Stage rework

Skills

Positive attitude

Limited supervision

Continuous improvement

Plant/manufacturing experience

English literacy (training/safety)

Overtime eligibility

Adaptability to tasks

Lifting 50 lbs

Job description

PPG Industries, Inc. in Thomasville, NC is hiring a Production Batching Operator. You will set up, mix, and monitor production chemicals to ensure quality products reach customers on time.

Starting pay is $21.00 per hour for 1st shift (3:30am–11:30am, Monday–Friday). The role requires lifting up to 50 lbs, reading and following safety instructions, and overtime as needed. Join a team focused on reliability, safety, and continuous improvement.