Production Operator -Extrusion Line

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

Job summary

PPG Industries in Thomasville, NC is seeking a Production Operator – Batching Operator to set up, mix, and deliver production chemicals with careful attention to batch accuracy. You will learn raw materials, add and verify materials, weigh oils, and ensure safety procedures during shifts.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, English proficiency, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs, work overtime, and operate a forklift as needed. Starting pay is $21.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or preferred.
• Ability to read, write and speak English for training/safety purposes.
• Experience in a plant/manufacturing environment preferred.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. and work an 8-hour shift with overtime as needed.

Responsibilities

• Learn about the needed raw materials used in batch making process.
• Add raw and verify materials to kettles; verify oil weigh-up.
• Properly perform scrapping of kettle and verify pigment.
• Operate forklift as needed; stage rework and support production.

Skills

Positive attitude

Limited supervision

Continuous improvement

English proficiency

Overtime readiness

Lift up to 50 lbs

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Production Operator – Batching Operator

Primarily responsible for setting up, mixing, and/or delivering production chemicals used in manufacturing or process area where accuracy of chemical composition is important in process operation.

• Learn about the needed raw materials used in batch making process
• 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

Qualified candidate will possess:

• Positive attitude
• Ability to work with limited supervision
• Willingness to contribute to a continuous improvement environment
• High school diploma or GED preferred
• 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
• Ability to understand and communicate in English sufficiently to safely perform job duties, follow work instructions, understand safety requirements, and respond to emergency situations
• Must be willing to take on new assignments/job tasks as needed
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.

Starting pay: $ 21.00 per hour

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.

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 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.

PPG pay ranges and benefits can vary bylocation 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 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.