Operator 1

AkzoNobel; Reading (Berks County); Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with 6% match

Medical insurance with HSA

Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D benefits

Annual bonus

Generous vacation, sick and holiday

Short & Long term disability

Parental leave after 1 year

Career growth opportunities

Diversity & Inclusion Networks

Employee referral bonus

Employee appreciation days

Job summary

AkzoNobel in Reading, PA, is seeking a production operator to join our manufacturing team. You will be responsible for daily production tasks, safety compliance, and data collection, ensuring targets are met with high-quality outputs.

The role requires a HS Diploma (preferred), ability to lift 55 lbs, and forklift operation following safety protocols. Benefits include comprehensive health plans and opportunities for career growth.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma preferred.
• Ability to lift 55lbs.
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions.
• Able to operate forklift following all safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Takes ownership of production assets and ensures safe operation per procedures.
• Performs daily production, preventative maintenance, data collection and administration tasks.
• Reports safety, quality or other issues to Team Leader or Shift Supervisor.
• Ensures production targets are met while maintaining quality standards.
• Attends and contributes to meetings.
• Contributes to investigation of safety or quality issues.
• Participates in Continuous Improvement activities for HSE, Quality, or ALPS.

Skills

Reading comprehension

Interpersonal skills

Safety awareness

Physical stamina

Teamwork

Education

HS Diploma

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

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Operator 1

Date: Sep 17, 2026

Location: Reading, PA, US, 19610

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 Responsibilites

• Takes ownership of production assets and ensures they are operated safely and per established procedures, guidelines and industry good practice.
• Performs daily production, preventative maintenance, process data collection and administration tasks as per procedures and control systems.
• Reports safety, quality or other issues related to products or production processes to Team Leader or Shift Supervisor.
• Ensures all production targets are met whilst ensuring the appropriate quality standards are maintained.
• Attends and contributes to meetings.
• Contributes in the investigation of HSE or quality issues.
• Participates in Continuous Improvement activities & programs for HSE, Quality, ALPS or other as may be assigned.
• Participate in the Safety Journey. Adhere to the Golden Principle which is Simply to intervene to stop work if conditions or behaviour are unsafe.
• Promotes health, safety and environmental regulations by ensuring that standards, policies, and procedures are adhered to in compliance with corporate, federal, state, and local requirements.
• Performs other duties as required for the success of Akzo Nobel.

Job Requirements

HS Diploma - Preferred
Ability to lift 55lbs
Ability to read and comprehend instructions
Ability to be trained to safely operate a forklift - following all operating instructions
Manuever large vessels and totes using hand truck
Abiity to measure and weigh accurately
Must have effective interpersonal skills
Committed to personal and site safety
Ability to climb stairs wearing steel toed footwear
Ability to don hardhat, respirator, and other PPE required
Ability to stand, walk for entire shift.

• 401K retirement savings with 6% company match
• Medical insurance with HSA
• Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D benefits
• Eligible for annual bonus
• Generous vacation, sick and holiday pay
• Short & Long term disability
• Paid Parental leave after 1 year
• Career growth opportunities
• Active Diversity & Inclusion Networks
• Employee referral bonus
• Employee appreciation days

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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.