Impactful Production Operator: Quality & Efficiency

ppg; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

PPG is seeking a Production Operator in Chicago to support a variety of production processes, load materials, set up equipment, and inspect materials to ensure quality. You will contribute to safety, efficiency, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

You must be physically able to lift up to 50 lbs, stand for extended periods, and maintain reliable attendance while following standard operating procedures and quality checks.

Qualifications

• Able to repeatedly lift to 50lbs within a scheduled shift.
• Standing, walking, bending and reaching for extended periods.
• Reliable with following attendance policies.
• Mechanically inclined with math and troubleshooting skills.
• Independent decision making within company policies.

Responsibilities

• Follow established procedures and guidelines to form a variety of simple, manual tasks that form part of a production process.
• Load materials into production machines.
• Set up, operate, and maintain production equipment.
• Inspect raw materials and finished products for quality.
• Remove, pack, and sort raw materials or finished products.
• Collect, and dispose of garbage and production waste according to the organization's waste removal and recycling policies.
• Clean production equipment and work areas.

Skills

Mechanically inclined

Math skills

Troubleshooting skills

Independent decision making

Attention to detail

Attendance reliability

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Physical stamina

Job description

PPG is seeking a Production Operator in Chicago to support a variety of production processes, load materials, set up equipment, and inspect materials to ensure quality. You will contribute to safety, efficiency, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

You must be physically able to lift up to 50 lbs, stand for extended periods, and maintain reliable attendance while following standard operating procedures and quality checks.