Machine Operator, 1st Shift

Behr Paint Company; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 24,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Job summary

Behr Paint Company is seeking a Machine/Filling Operator in the United States (Allentown area) to learn on multiple production lines and support filling, case packing, and quality checks. You’ll cross-train so you can cover different roles as needed and help with changeovers and material handling.

The role requires good attendance, a strong safety mindset, and the ability to stand for long shifts while lifting up to 50 pounds.

Qualifications

• Reliable attendance and reliability are essential.
• Commitment to safety and wearing proper PPE.
• Eagerness to learn and grow within manufacturing roles.
• Physical ability to stand, lift up to 50 pounds, and handle cans/cases.

Responsibilities

• Assist and oversee filling and case-packing on assigned line.
• On dual-operator lines, partner with a teammate to perform each role.
• Pull items for quality checks and weigh cans to verify weight parameters.
• Perform changeovers between paints and keep the cardboard machine stocked for packing.
• Help with packing and support other operators as needed.

Skills

Reliability

Safety minded

Willing to learn

Physical stamina

High school diploma or GED

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

To thrive as a Machine/Filling Operator with Behr, you must be eager to learn. You don’t need any previous experience or knowledge about paint or manufacturing, although it’s a bonus. We’ll teach you everything you need to know, which makes this a perfect starting point to launch your career. You’ll cross‑train on multiple lines so you are able to assist with any role on any line that needs help.

At the start of each workday, you’ll be assigned to one of the production lines. If working on a solo line, you’ll oversee filling and case‑packing. If it’s a dual‑operator line, you and a partner will do each role. If you see anything that looks off, you will pull the item. This can be a can or box label with a misprint, a lid that isn’t on properly, a cardboard case with a loose flap, or any number of other things. You will also periodically pull cans to weigh them and make sure the filling equipment is working to our weight parameters. You will also do changeovers between various paints, make sure the cardboard machine stays full of cases for packing, and assist anyone else as needed.

Here’s what we’re looking for from you:

• Excellent attendance. We can’t stress this enough. Operators are the most vital part of this operation.
• A commitment to safety. We are very proud of our safety record and want you to be a part of that. You will be required to wear proper safety equipment, including steel toed shoes at all times.
• A desire to learn and grow. We hope you will think of this as the beginning of your career here. Some of our facility managers started as third shift operators, and we hope you grow with us, too!
• Physical ability. You will be on your feet for the entire shift. You’ll be lifting individual paint cans or sometimes full cases of 4 cans, which can weigh up to 50 pounds. This will happen several times a day.
• A high school diploma or GED is required.

Here’s what we offer you:

• Filling Operators start at $21.50/hr. Team members will receive a $0.50/hr increase at 6 months of employment and another $0.50hr increase at one year of employment.
• Check out behr.com/careers to view a comprehensive list of our benefits and perks.
• Quarterly and holiday bonuses are available.

Company: Behr Paint Company

Shift 1 (United States of America) Full time

Hiring Range: $21.50

Actual compensation may vary based on various factors including experience, education, geographic location, and/or skills.

Our Commitment to a Culture of Inclusion and Belonging

We believe a workplace that encourages and values different voices, perspectives, and backgrounds builds better teams, better solutions, and more innovation. The goal is for every single team member to have a voice and experience a sense of belonging here, regardless of where they sit in the organization and what their background is. We look forward to your sharing your outstanding and unique talents and perspectives with us!

BEHR (the "Company") is an equal opportunity employer and we strive to employ the most qualified individuals for every position. The Company makes employment decisions only based on merit. It is the Company’s policy to prohibit discrimination in any employment opportunity (including but not limited to recruitment, employment, promotion, salary increases, benefits, termination and all other terms and conditions of employment) based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, pregnancy, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, physical/mental disability, medical condition, marital/domestic partner status, military and veteran status, height, weight or any other such characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. The Company is committed to complying with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. This commitment applies to all people involved in the operations of the Company regardless of where the employee is located and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee of the Company.

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