Paint Production Specialist — 1st Shift (Immediate Hire)

PPG Industries; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

PPG Industries’ Little Rock Plant is hiring a Production Operator for 1st shift (4am - 2:30pm). You will prepare and mix paint formulations, operate mixers, mills and pumps, and ensure batch quality.

Strong attention to measurements, safety, and documentation is essential as you support color, viscosity, and performance targets. You will work in a fast-paced production environment, following recipes, logging data, and maintaining clean, safe work practices to help deliver consistent product

Qualifications

• Read and interpret paint formulation specifications and production orders.
• Measure and weigh raw materials accurately according to established recipes.
• Operate mixing equipment to produce paint batches.
• Document all batch production processes and quality control results.
• Physical requirements: Stand for long periods, navigate stairs, bend, reach.
• Strength and stamina to lift up to 50 pounds; endure long shifts.
• Manual dexterity for using hand tools and machinery; fine motor skills.
• Vision to read measurements and inspect products for quality control.
• Mobility to move around the production area and operate safely.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret paint formulation specifications and production orders.
• Measure and weigh raw materials accurately according to established recipes.
• Operate mixing equipment, including mixers, mills and pumps, to produce paint batches.
• Document all batch production processes and quality control results accurately.
• Physical requirements: Stand for long periods of time; ability to navigate stairs, bend, reach.

Job description

PPG Industries’ Little Rock Plant is hiring a Production Operator for 1st shift (4am - 2:30pm). You will prepare and mix paint formulations, operate mixers, mills and pumps, and ensure batch quality.

Strong attention to measurements, safety, and documentation is essential as you support color, viscosity, and performance targets. You will work in a fast-paced production environment, following recipes, logging data, and maintaining clean, safe work practices to help deliver consistent product