Liquid Paint Production Packaging Specialist

Nippon Paint Automotive Americas; Lansing (IL); On-site; USD 24,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attendance bonuses

Annual merit increases

Annual incentive bonus plan

11 paid holidays per year

Paid time off

Health coverage

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Employee recognition programs

Job summary

Nippon Paint Automotive Americas invites applicants for a production operator role in the Small Paint Plant. You will operate automated pail-filling systems, monitor equipment, and ensure on-spec batches while following SOPs and safety practices.

Responsibilities include labeling, packaging, forklift operations, and contributing to continuous improvement in safety, quality, and throughput as part of the LPP process using SAP, MS Access, and MS Office.

Qualifications

• Must follow SOPs and safety practices.
• Attention to quality and batch accuracy.
• Ability to read batch tickets and process sheets.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor automated pail-filling systems and related equipment.
• Package finished goods in correct containers with accurate labels.
• Use a forklift to move materials and finished product.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Safety-focused

Accurate work

SAP

Microsoft Access

Microsoft Office

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Access

Microsoft Office

Job description

Ready to run precision filling in a fast-moving plant?If you’re detail-driven, safety-focused, and proud of clean, accurate work, you’ll feel at home in NPAA’s Small Paint Plant (SPP). In this role, you’ll execute batch filling with the Automated Pail Filling Room, scales/load cells, mixers, pumps, and filling machines—while pitching in across Operations to keep production flowing.Your missionFollow SOPs, batch tickets, process sheets, and safety practices without exception.Operate and monitor automated pail-filling systems and related equipment for consistent, on-spec batches.Package finished goods in the correct containers per customer-specific IDIOS and prepare accurate labels.Use a forklift safely to move materials and finished product.Join improvement teams and contribute practical ideas to enhance safety, quality, and throughput.Identify off-quality indicators and trigger corrective steps using established abnormal process procedures.Finish orders in the LPP process using SAP, Microsoft Access Database, and Microsoft Office.Keep work areas spotless and organized to meet housekeeping standards.Perform routine equipment checks and care to ensure dependable operation.Support additional Operations tasks outside of LPP when needed.Move waste to the 90-day Storage Area from the point of generation.Close and label waste containers precisely, following NPAA procedures.Tools, support, and benefitsBonuses & Incentives: attendance bonuses, annual merit increases, and an annual incentive bonus plan.Time to Recharge: 11 paid holidays each year plus paid time off.Health & Retirement: robust health and welfare coverage, plus a 401(k) with an exceptional company match.Advancement & Recognition: tuition reimbursement, employee recognition programs, and room to grow your career.Community: company events that celebrate teamwork and results.Compensation$17.39 to $25.75. Compensation for this role is negotiable based on experience and skill set.Equal Employment OpportunityNippon 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.