Night Shift Filler/Strainer Operator - Paints

The Pittsburgh Paints Company; Temple (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pittsburgh Paints Company in Temple, TX is seeking a Production Associate – Filler/Strainer to join our Temple plant team. You will operate automated filling equipment to manufacture and package paints, stains, and related materials, contributing to production goals and quality standards.

This role requires a 3rd shift (Sunday-Thursday, 10:00 PM - 6:15 AM), with emphasis on safety, teamwork, and efficiency in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Able to read, understand, and follow instructions and operating procedures in English.
• Able to wear all required PPE, including hard hat, steel/composite‑toe safety shoes, gloves, safety glasses, and other protective gear
• Able to stand for long periods and climb stairs
• Able to bend, reach, and lift during tasks that involve transfer hoses, drums, or similar materials
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
• Ability to safely operate a Powered Industrial Truck (PIT)
• Ability to complete and demonstrate understanding of required safety training

Responsibilities

• Comply with all safety rules and standard safety practices
• Set up, monitor, troubleshoot, and interact with filling equipment as required
• Perform quality inspections and checks (e.g., verify fill volumes, labeling, coding checks, etc.)
• Communicate issues in the department or with equipment to management or maintenance personnel
• Lift cases or pails of product as needed onto filling line conveyors
• Drive powered industrial truck to supply or remove materials or finished products
• Keep work areas clean and maintain expected housekeeping standards
• Maintain and/or assist with production line efficiency improvements
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Teamwork

Reading English instructions

Safety compliance

Physical stamina

Attention to detail

Tools

PIT operation

Quality inspections tools

Job description

The Pittsburgh Paints Company in Temple, TX is seeking a Production Associate – Filler/Strainer to join our Temple plant team. You will operate automated filling equipment to manufacture and package paints, stains, and related materials, contributing to production goals and quality standards.

This role requires a 3rd shift (Sunday-Thursday, 10:00 PM - 6:15 AM), with emphasis on safety, teamwork, and efficiency in a fast-paced environment.