Chemical Operator 1 - 3rd Shift - 10pm to 6:30am

AkzoNobel; Waukegan (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance with HSA

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Annual bonus

Vacation and leave

Job summary

AkzoNobel in Waukegan, IL, is seeking a safety‑minded Batch Operator for the 3rd shift to join our manufacturing team. You will follow formulas, weigh and mix materials, operate equipment, and ensure accurate batch records and safety compliance.

We value detail, reliability, and the ability to work with chemicals in a fast‑paced environment. Benefits start Day 1, including health, dental, vision, a 401(k) with company match, and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Previous manufacturing experience preferred.
• Experience with chemicals, coatings, or batchmaking is a plus.
• Ability to read and follow batch instructions and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture coating products according to formulas and batch instructions.
• Accurately weigh, measure, and add raw materials for each batch.
• Follow batch tickets to ensure products are produced accurately.
• Operate mixing and other production equipment safely.
• Complete batch tickets and production records accurately.

Skills

Batch operations

Manufacturing

Safety

Attention to detail

Reading batch instructions

Measurement & weighing

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

About AkzoNobel

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.

For more information please visit www.akzonobel.com

© 2024 Akzo Nobel N.V. All rights reserved.

About The Role

We are looking for a safety-focused and dependable Batch Operator to join our 3rd Shift manufacturing team in Waukegan.

As a Batch Operator, you will play a hands‑on role in the manufacturing of high‑performance coatings. You will follow established formulas and production procedures to accurately measure, weigh, stage, and process raw materials while operating production equipment safely and efficiently.

This position requires strong attention to detail, comfort working with chemicals and industrial equipment, and the ability to consistently follow established safety, quality, and manufacturing procedures.

Rewards & Benefits

• Base Pay: $25.00 per hour
• 3rd Shift Differential: $1.50 per hour
• Total 3rd Shift Pay: $26.50 per hour
• Benefits available Day 1 of employment, including:
  • Medical insurance with HSA
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan with 6% company match
• Annual bonus
• Generous vacation, sick, and holiday pay
• Progression (pay-for-skill) pay plans
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Paid Parental Leave after one year
• Career growth and development opportunities
• Active Diversity & Inclusion Networks
• Employee referral bonus
• Employee appreciation days

Key Responsibilities

• Manufacture coating products according to established formulas, batch instructions, and production procedures.
• Accurately weigh, measure, and add raw materials and ingredients required for each production batch.
• Follow batch tickets and manufacturing instructions to ensure products are produced accurately and consistently.
• Operate mixing and other production equipment safely and according to established operating procedures.
• Monitor the manufacturing process and identify potential safety, quality, equipment, or process concerns.
• Accurately complete batch tickets, production records, labels, and other required documentation.
• Verify materials and quantities throughout the production process to support batch accuracy, quality, and yield.
• Request, stage, and organize raw materials required to complete assigned batches.
• Properly identify, label, handle, and return unused raw materials after production.
• Move finished materials, empty containers, and waste to designated storage or disposal areas.
• Properly label, date, and transfer hazardous‑waste containers to designated accumulation areas in accordance with established procedures.
• Maintain production equipment, work areas, storage areas, and surrounding spaces in a clean and organized condition.
• Follow all Health, Safety, Security, and Environmental requirements, including PPE and chemical‑handling procedures.
• Report safety, quality, equipment, or production concerns to the Team Leader or Production Supervisor.
• Support other production activities for which you have been trained as business needs require.

Qualificaitons

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Previous manufacturing experience preferred.
• Previous chemical, coatings, paint, batchmaking, blending, mixing, or process‑manufacturing experience is a plus.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow written batch instructions, safety procedures, and work instructions.
• Ability to accurately measure and weigh raw materials.
• Basic math skills and ability to perform calculations associated with weights, measurements, and quantities.
• Strong attention to detail, particularly when working with formulas, materials, labels, and production documentation.
• Ability to safely work independently while also contributing as part of a manufacturing team.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced production environment.
• Commitment to workplace safety and following established procedures.

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

This position works in an industrial coatings manufacturing environment and requires regular interaction with chemicals, raw materials, production equipment, drums, containers, and other manufacturing materials.

The role requires the ability to:

• Stand and walk for extended periods throughout the shift.
• Regularly climb stairs while wearing required safety footwear.
• Lift and handle materials such as 5‑gallon pails and bags of raw materials weighing up to 75 lbs.
• Safely maneuver drums weighing up to 900 lbs. using appropriate material‑handling equipment and established procedures.
• Bend, reach, push, pull, and perform repetitive physical activities associated with manufacturing operations.
• Work in hot and cold environments and varying environmental conditions.
• Work safely in an industrial environment where chemical agents may be present.
• Read labels, batch instructions, measurements, and other detailed production information.
• Wear all required personal protective equipment (PPE).

What We're Looking For

Successful Batch Operators are safety‑minded, detail‑oriented, dependable, and comfortable working in a hands‑on manufacturing environment.

You don't necessarily need previous coatings experience to be successful. We’re looking for candidates who can follow detailed instructions, work safely around chemicals and manufacturing equipment, accurately measure materials, and take ownership of producing quality products.

Grow With Us

The Batch Operator position provides an opportunity to build valuable skills in chemical manufacturing, batch processing, equipment operation, safety, quality, and production processes.

Through our progression and pay‑for‑skill programs, employees have opportunities to develop additional manufacturing capabilities and continue growing their careers.

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.