Production Batching Operator, 1st Shift

PPG Industries; Thomasville (AL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

PPG Industries in Thomasville, NC is seeking a Production Batching Operator for the 1st shift (3:30am–11:30am). You will learn raw materials, set up and mix production chemicals, and ensure accurate batch makeup to supply quality products to customers.

The role involves handling materials, verifying pigment, operating a forklift, and staging rework as needed. Must be able to lift 50 lbs, read/write English, and work with limited supervision.

Qualifications

• Positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Ability to work with limited supervision.
• Commitment to continuous improvement in a manufacturing setting.
• Experience in a plant/manufacturing environment preferred.
• Must read, write, and speak English for training and safety purposes.
• Capable of 8-hour shifts and overtime as needed.
• Willing to take on new assignments/job tasks as needed.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Learn about the raw materials used in batch making.
• Set up, mix, and/or deliver production chemicals where accurate composition matters.
• Add raw materials and verify materials to kettles.
• Add and verify oil weigh-up.
• Scrap kettles as required and verify pigment.
• Operate forklift as needed during production.
• Stage rework as necessary.

Skills

Positive attitude

Limited supervision

Continuous improvement mindset

English proficiency

Lift 50 lbs

Willingness to learn

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Immediately Hiring!

Production Batching Operator, Thomasville, NC

Starting Pay: $21.00

Available Shift: 1st Shift, 3:30am – 11:30am, Monday - Friday

As a Production Batching Operator, you will be a crucial part of our operations, ensuring that a quality product is available to our customers when they need them. Your work will directly affect people’s lives!

Primary Responsibilities

• Learn about the raw materials needed used in batch making process
• Setting up, mixing, and/or delivering production chemicals used in manufacturing or process areas where accuracy of chemical composition is important in process operation.
• Add raw and verify materials to kettles
• Add and verify oil weigh-up
• Properly perform scrapping of kettle
• Properly verify pigment
• Operate forklift as needed
• Stage rework

Qualifications

• Positive attitude
• Ability to work with limited supervision
• Willingness to contribute to a continuous improvement environment
• Experience in a plant/manufacturing environment, preferred
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English for training/safety purposes
• Ability to work an 8-hour shift and overtime as needed
• Must be willing to take on new assignments/job tasks as needed
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.

About us:

PPG: WE PROTECT AND BEAUTIFY THE WORLD ®

Through leadership in innovation, sustainability and color, PPG helps customers in industrial, transportation, consumer products, and construction markets and aftermarkets to enhance more surfaces in more ways thandoes any other company. To learn more, visit www.ppg.com and follow @PPG onX.

The PPG Way 2030

We are customer champions

Proactive. Bold. Trustworthy. Everything we do starts with our customers. We listen, movefastanddon’tstop until we solve their biggest challenges. When our customers win, we all grow.

We act with purpose and speed

Agile. Data-driven. Empowered. We take smart risks to stay ahead of the competition. We work proactively with agility, using quality data to develop solutions that create value.

We are excellentoperators

Productive. Collaborative. Accountable. No matter our role, weidentifyproblems, takeownershipand always bring solutions. We are both proactive and responsive to drive continuous improvement and deliver results. We support ourfrontline,the faces of PPG to our customers.

We compete to win

Future-focused. Driven. Ambitious. We are passionate about growing our business and winning with our customers. We deliver results, embrace newtechnologiesand leverage agility and speed as strengths.

We are PPG proud

Strong. United. Passionate. We work safely, act withintegrityand value our diverse perspectives. We celebrate achievements and take pride in the positive impact we create together to protect and beautify the world.

At PPG we use AI in the hiring process to make the process more efficient. AI tools do not make hiring decisions. You can learn more by going to https://careers.ppg.com/us/en/candidate-resources.

PPGprovidesequal opportunity to all candidates and employees. We offer an opportunity to grow and develop your career in an environment that provides a fulfilling workplace for employees, creates an environment for continuous learning, and embraces the ideas and diversity of others. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability status, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genderidentityor expression.

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PPG pay ranges and benefits can vary bylocationwhich allows us to compensate employees competitively in different geographic markets. PPG considers several factors in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, qualifications and education, licensure and certifications, and other organizational needs. Other incentives may apply.
Our employee benefits programs are designed to support the health and well-being of our employees. Any insurancecoveragesand benefits will bein accordance withthe terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.Benefits will be discussed with you by your recruiter during the hiring process.

PPG values your feedback on our recruiting process. We encourage you to visit Glassdoor.com and provide feedback on the process,so that we can do better today than yesterday.