Operator 1

Akzo Nobel; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K 6% match

Medical insurance

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Life insurance

AD&D insurance

Annual bonus eligibility

Vacation, sick and holiday pay

Disability insurance

Paid parental leave after 1 year

Career growth opportunities

Diversity & Inclusion networks

Employee referral bonus

Employee appreciation days

Job summary

Akzo Nobel in Reading, PA, is seeking a production operator to support safe powder coatings manufacturing at the Reading/Warsaw sites. You will handle daily production tasks across grinding, weigh-up, or extrusion areas, ensuring safety and quality standards are met.

The role emphasizes asset care, data collection, and adherence to procedures, with opportunities for continuous improvement and safety initiatives across the plant.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Maneuver large vessels and totes using hand truck.
• Ability 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.

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.

Skills

Forklift operation

Reading comprehension

Interpersonal skills

Safety awareness

Stair climbing

PPE compliance

Education

HS Diploma - Preferred

Tools

Forklift certification

Job description

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.For more information please visit www.akzonobel.com © 2026 Akzo Nobel N.V. All rights reserved.

Job Purpose

Under the supervision of the Shift Supervisor, ensures proper running and cleaning of production equipment in the safe manufacture of powder coatings at the Reading/Warsaw sites. Operators may be placed in Grinding, Weighup, or Extrusion production areas.

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 HSADental, Vision, Life, AD&D benefitsEligible for annual bonus
• Generous vacation, sick and holiday pay
• Short & Long term disabilityPaid Parental leave after 1 yearCareer growth opportunitiesActive Diversity & Inclusion NetworksEmployee referral bonusEmployee appreciation days

Competencies and Diversity

Accepting DirectionAccepting ResponsibilityAcquiring InformationAt 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.

Requisition ID: 55724 Nearest Major Market: Reading PA