Chemical Operator 1 - Filling - 3rd Shift

AkzoNobel; Waukegan (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

AkzoNobel in Illinois seeks a Chemical Operator 1 - Filling for the 3rd shift to support production and warehouse operations. You will follow safety procedures, measure materials, and verify seals on filled containers.

They will clean tanks and equipment, operate forklifts and related gear, and ensure efficient, safe handling of materials in a busy production setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Manufacturing experience preferred.
• Ability to follow safety instructions and product labels.
• Ability accurately measure and weigh materials.
• Ability to lift up to lbs and move heavy containers or drums safely.
• Ability to stand or walk for extended periods.
• Comfortable working in hot, cold, and industrial environments.
• Ability to wear required safety equipment, including steel-toed footwear.

Responsibilities

• Fill and transfer products into containers of different sizes following production and safety procedures
• Measure and weigh materials accurately to ensure proper product quantities
• Inspect filled containers for leaks and ensure all lids, bungs, and seals are secure
• Clean tanks, pumps, hoses, filters, and other equipment using approved methods and tools
• Operate equipment such as pressure washers, automated tank washers, and forklifts as needed
• Move raw materials, finished goods, and waste materials to designated storage or disposal areas
• Maintain clean and organized production, storage, and yard areas
• Report safety, quality, or production concerns to supervisors promptly
• Follow all company safety, environmental, and quality policies and procedures
• Assist with other production tasks as needed based on training and business needs

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Safety training

Attention to detail

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklifts

Tank washers

Job description

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Chemical Operator 1 - Filling - 3rd Shift

Date: Sep 11, 2026

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.

Key Responsibilities

In this role, you will support production and warehouse operations by performing a variety of tasks, including:

• Fill and transfer products into containers of different sizes following production and safety procedures
• Measure and weigh materials accurately to ensure proper product quantities
• Inspect filled containers for leaks and ensure all lids, bungs, and seals are secure
• Clean tanks, pumps, hoses, filters, and other equipment using approved methods and tools
• Operate equipment such as pressure washers, automated tank washers, and forklifts as needed
• Move raw materials, finished goods, and waste materials to designated storage or disposal areas
• Maintain clean and organized production, storage, and yard areas
• Report safety, quality, or production concerns to supervisors promptly
• Follow all company safety, environmental, and quality policies and procedures
• Assist with other production tasks as needed based on training and business needs

Qualifications

To be successful in this role, candidates should be working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and following detailed safety procedures.

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Manufacturing experience preferred
• Ability to and follow safety instructions and product labels
• Ability accurately measure and weigh materials
• Ability to lift up to lbs and move heavy containers or drums safely
• Ability to stand or walk for extended periods
• Comfortable working in hot, cold, and industrial environments
• Ability to wear required safety equipment, including steel-toed footwear

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience in paint or chemical manufacturing

This position is ideal for someone who is safety-focused, dependable, and working hands-on in a production environment.

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Acquiring Information

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.