Paint Line Operator I -Night - G2

Nichiha; Macon (GA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Nichiha's Georgia plant is seeking a Paint Line Operator I to monitor the paint line, perform cleaning, inspection, and routine maintenance in a safe, environmentally compliant manner. You will follow work instructions, prepare paint solvent mix, check product dimensions, and verify quality.

This role emphasizes teamwork, safety training, and efficient line performance. Join a team focused on safety, continuous improvement, and reliable production support, with opportunities to develop technical

Qualifications

• Safety procedures must be understood and followed.
• Team members work cohesively to support production goals.
• Demonstrates self-awareness of strengths and adherence to company policies.

Responsibilities

• Operate paint line equipment according to work instructions.
• Check product dimensions with indicators and gauges as described in procedures.
• Examine products to verify conformance to quality standards.
• Prepare paint solvent mix and assist in line operations.

Skills

Safety

Teamwork

Self-awareness

Problem solving

Productivity

Tools

Sprayers

Filters

Conveyors

Job description

Summary

The basic function of the Paint Line Operator I position is to monitor the operation, clean, inspect, and maintain paint line equipment in their area in a safe, environmentally compliant and professional manner.

Principal Activities

• Operate paint line equipment according to work instructions
• Check product dimensions with use of various indicators and gauges as described in procedures and/or work instructions.
• Examine products to verify conformance to quality standards.

Summary

The basic function of the Paint Line Operator I position is to monitor the operation, clean, inspect, and maintain paint line equipment in their area in a safe, environmentally compliant and professional manner.

Principal Activities

• Operate paint line equipment according to work instructions
• Prepare paint solvent mix
• Check product dimensions with use of various indicators and gauges as described in procedures and/or work instructions.
• Examine products to verify conformance to quality standards.

Equipment Knowledge

• Sprayers
• Filters
• Conveyors

Safety

• Understand and follow all safety procedures
  • Current on all safety trainings
  • Wears all required PPE when necessary (steel toe boots, safety glasses, ear plugs)
• Understand Lock Out Tag Out procedures for assigned areas.
• Perform duties according to OSHA guidelines, policies and procedures
• Complete General Plant Safety Training within the first 8 weeks.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift at least 20lbs.
• Must be able to work long periods while continuously standing, twisting, bending, reaching, and stooping.
• Must be able to work environment which is dusty and noisy.
• Must be able to work in plant environment with extreme seasonal temperatures.

Behaviors

• Safety
  • Holds Self and Others accountable
  • Contributes to “The Nichiha Way”
  • Shares lessons learned on safety practices
  • Demonstrates self-care and mutual-care
• Cooperation
  • Team Player
  • Treats others with respect
  • Helps others
  • Communicates effectively
  • Thinks of team before self
• Personal Awareness
  • Self-awareness of strengths and weaknesses
  • Understanding of adhering to company policies and procedures (attendance, timekeeping, housekeeping)
  • Open to constructive feedback
  • Actively seeks ways to develop
• Knowledge and Problem Solving
  • Effectively assist in resolving issues using job knowledge and skills
  • Able to identify issues and actively seeks to resolve
  • Offers pragmatic solutions
  • Continuously seeks new and innovative work methods
• Imitative and Productivity
  • Understands performance expectations (quality, timeliness)
  • Strives to improve efficiency / bottleneck issues
  • Adaptive to new ways of improvement
  • Questions current status for improvements