Production Operator 1

AkzoNobel; Clearwater (FL); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in paints and coatings is seeking a Production Operator 1 in Clearwater, FL. The role involves ensuring safe operation of production assets, performing maintenance tasks, and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives. Candidates should have a high school diploma and preferably prior experience in a paint manufacturing facility. The position offers competitive compensation and benefits.

Benefits

401K retirement savings with 6% company match

Medical insurance with HSA

Generous vacation, sick and holiday pay

Paid Parental leave

Short- & Long-term disability

Qualifications

• Ability to read and follow safety instructions.
• Ability to pass forklift certification.

Responsibilities

• Operate production assets safely and per established procedures.
• Perform daily production and maintenance tasks.
• Report safety and quality issues to supervisors.

Skills

Forklift Operation

Safety Compliance

Physical Handling

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

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Production Operator 1

Date: May 14, 2025

Location: Clearwater, FL, US, 33762

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.

Key Responsibilities

• Takes ownership of production assets and ensures they are operated safely and as 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.
• Report safety, quality, or other issues related to products or production processes to the Team Leader / Shift Supervisor.
• Ensures all (shift team) production targets are met whilst ensuring the appropriate quality standards are maintained.
• Issues CAR, respectively, Hazard report when any relevant issue is noticed, regardless of location or the responsible department.
• Provides progress updates to the Team Leader / Shift Supervisor.
• Attends and contributes to meetings.
• Contributes to the investigation of HSE or quality issues for e.g., customer complaints, reject batches, or other quality-related issues.
• Participates in Continuous Improvement activities & programs for HSE, Quality, ALPS, or other as may be assigned from time to time. Contributes to color adjustment activities, where applicable, in line with agreed procedures and control systems.
• Is familiar and complies with all the applicable corporate as well as site and laboratory policies/procedures regarding personal conduct, HS,E and Product Safety & Regulatory Affairs (PSRA) standards.

Job Requirements

• Ability to read, comprehend, and follow safety instructions and safety guidelines
• Ability to pass the forklift test and obtain the forklift certification
• Ability to operate a forklift, following all operating instructions effectively and efficiently
• Ability to read and apply accurate labels
• Ability to measure, weigh accurately, lift and handle containers such as 5 gallon pails up to 75 lbs, 60 lb bags of pigment or maneuvering drums up to 900 lbs
• High School Diploma
• Prior experience working in a paint manufacturing facility is preferred

Total Compensation

• The hourly range for these skills is: $18.50/hr. + 3% Annual Bonus
• 401K retirement savings with 6% company match
• Medical insurance with HSA
• Generous vacation, sick and holiday pay
• Progression (pay-for-skill) pay plans.
• Short- & Long-term disability
• Paid Parental leave.
• Active Diversity & Inclusion Networks
• Employee referral plan
• Employee appreciation days

At 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.