Production Operator

PPG; Strongsville (OH); On-site; USD 48,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

PPG is hiring a Production Operator in Strongsville, OH to support blending, extrusion, filling, sampling and packaging of industrial coatings. This role emphasizes safety and quality in a fast-paced facility.

Starting wages begin at $22.51/hour with incremental shift differentials of $0.65 for 2nd shift and $0.78 for 3rd shift, plus a $1000 sign-on bonus. Two shifts are available with defined hours, including overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• Ability to lift up to 55 pounds on a consistent basis throughout the day.
• Prior powder coating experience is preferred but will consider candidates with 3-5 years prior manufacturing or light industrial production experience.
• Tow motor/forklift experience preferred or ability to obtain a license.
• Ability to learn to operate large pieces of Powder manufacturing equipment (extruders and grinders).
• Ability to work independent without close supervision.
• Attention to detail and work in a fast-paced work environment.
• Ability to wear Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) when required.

Responsibilities

• The position involves blending (premixing) batches, running extruders, filling product into shipping containers and sampling, 5S cleaning, measuring, and producing raw materials to manufacture industrial coatings.
• Assemble and disassemble production equipment for cleaning between products while following Lock Out/Tag Out procedures.
• Preassembly procedures include weigh-up materials for production batches. Follow preassembly weigh-up sheet instructions.
• Prepare materials and product for packaging and shipment to customers.
• You will work in a production environment with the appropriate safety procedures in place.

Skills

Lift up to 55 lbs

Forklift experience

Manufacturing experience

Attention to detail

Independent work

Job description

$1000 sign on bonusStarting pay $22.51 with an additional $.65 for 2nd shift differential per hour & $.78 for 3rd shift differential per hour.

Immediately Hiring!

Production Operator, Strongsville OH:

$1000 sign on bonusStarting pay $22.51 with an additional $.65 for 2nd shift differential per hour & $.78 for 3rd shift differential per hour.

Hiring

(2nd) shift - (Mon-Fri) 3:00pm - 11:30pm

(3rd) shift - (Sun-Thur) 11:00pm - 7:30am

As a Production 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

• The position involves blending (premixing) batches, running extruders, filling product into shipping containers and sampling, 5S cleaning, measuring, and producing raw materials to manufacture industrial coatings.
• Assemble and disassemble production equipment for cleaning between products while following Lock Out/Tag Out procedures.
• Preassembly procedures include weigh-up materials for production batches. Follow preassembly weigh-up sheet instructions.
• Prepare materials and product for packaging and shipment to customers.
• You will work in a production environment with the appropriate safety procedures in place.

Qualifications

• Ability to lift up to 55 pounds on a consistent basis throughout the day.
• Prior powder coating experience is preferred but will consider candidates with 3-5 years prior manufacturing or light industrial production experience.
• Tow motor/forklift experience preferred or ability to obtain a license.
• Ability to learn to operate large pieces of Powder manufacturing equipment (extruders and grinders).
• Ability to work independent without close supervision.
• Attention to detail and work in a fast-paced work environment.
• Ability to wear Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) when required. Includes gloves, steel toed boots, safety goggles, safety hat, and respirator.
• Ability to work any job, and work overtime as needed.

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 than does any other company. To learn more, visit www.ppg.com and follow @PPG on X.

The PPG Way 2030

We are customer champions
Proactive. Bold. Trustworthy. Everything we do starts with our customers. We listen, move fast and don’t stop 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 excellent operators

Productive. Collaborative. Accountable. No matter our role, we identify problems, take ownership and always bring solutions. We are both proactive and responsive to drive continuous improvement and deliver results. We support our frontline, 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 new technologies and leverage agility and speed as strengths.

We are PPG proud

Strong. United. Passionate. We work safely, act with integrity and 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.

PPG provides equal 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 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, gender identity or expression.

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PPG pay ranges and benefits can vary by location which 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 insurance coverages and benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents. Benefits will be discussed with you by- local,