Operator 1

AkzoNobel; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 24,796 - 38,572; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K match

Medical insurance with HSA

Dental & Vision plans

Annual bonus eligibility

Generous vacation and holidays

Disability coverage

Parental leave after 1 year

Career growth opportunities

Diversity & Inclusion networks

Employee referral bonus

Employee appreciation days

Job summary

AkzoNobel is seeking an Operator 1 to oversee daily production tasks at our Reading, PA site. You will operate assets safely, collect process data, and support maintenance and administrative duties per established procedures.

The role emphasizes safety, quality adherence, and teamwork with the shift team to meet production targets and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma – Preferred
• Ability to lift 55lbs
• Read and comprehend instructions
• Trained to safely operate a forklift with PPE
• Interpersonal skills and safety commitment

Responsibilities

• Takes ownership of production assets and operates safely per procedures and guidelines.
• Performs daily production, maintenance, data collection and admin tasks per procedures and control systems.
• Reports safety, quality or other issues to Team Leader or Shift Supervisor.
• Ensures production targets and quality standards are met.
• Participates in meetings and in investigations of HSE or quality issues.
• Engages in Continuous Improvement activities for HSE, Quality, ALPS or other programs.

Skills

Reading instructions

Lift 55lbs

Interpersonal skills

Safety mindset

PPE compliance

Education

HS Diploma

Tools

Forklift operation training

Job description

Operator 1

Date: Jul 20, 2026

Location: Reading, PA, US, 19610

Key Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• 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

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.