Production Operator III - Batch Making

AkzoNobel; Clearwater (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with match

Medical insurance with HSA

Dental & Vision

Life & AD&D

Annual bonus

Paid time off

Disability coverage

Parental leave

Career growth opportunities

Diversity networks

Employee referral bonus

Employee appreciation days

Job summary

AkzoNobel in Clearwater, FL, is seeking a production associate to execute batch-making tasks ensuring safety, quality and efficiency in a fast-paced facility.

You will weigh materials, coordinate samples with QC, and assist with forklift operations while maintaining housekeeping and safety standards. The role offers growth opportunities and a comprehensive benefits package within a global paints company.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Prior manufacturing or paint facility experience preferred.
• Ability to read and follow safety instructions and labels.

Responsibilities

• Batch making and material weighing for accurate yields.
• Operate forklift and move containers as trained.
• Coordinate sample testing with QC and implement changes as needed.
• Maintain housekeeping and safety in the work area.
• Perform other tasks such as fill off and tank washing when required.

Skills

Batch making

Forklift operation

Safety compliance

Reading labels

Weighing materials

Multi-tasking

Independent worker

English fluency

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Microsoft basics

Job description

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.

For more information please visit www.akzonobel.com

© 2026 Akzo Nobel N.V. All rights reserved.

Job Purpose

Executes assigned production tasks in accordance with procedures, to ensure right levels of HSE, Quality, Service and costs.

Location: Clearwater, FL

No relocation offered with this role

Key Responsibilites

• Batch making
• Raw materials are added in the arranged order on the batch ticket
• Weighs/measures all materials used in the process for yield and accuracy of completed batches
• Coordinates sample testing with QC and makes necessary hits/changes to batch as instructed by QC
• Must practice and sustain expected housekeeping standard in work area
• Must move to other tasks such as fill off and tank washing when needed once trained.

Job Requirements

• High School Diploma
• Prior experience working in a paint manufacturing facility preferred
• Prior manufacturing experience
• English Speaking
• Microsoft basic skills preferred
• Ability to read, comprehend, and follow safety instructions and safety guidelines
• Ability to pass forklift test and obtain forklift certificaction
• Ability to operate a forklift, following all operating instructions effectively and efficiently
• Ability to read and apply accurate labels
• Ability to measure and weigh accurately
• Ability to 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
• Must have effective interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to multi-task and balance prioritie
• Ability to climb stairs wearing steel-toed footwear
• Ability to work in hot and cold environments and inclement weather
• Ability to work in a heavy manufacturing environment with exposure to chemical agents
• Must be able to stand or walk for long periods of time

Compensation & Benefits

• Compensation for this role $22.00/hour
• 401K retirement savings with 6% company match
• Medical insurance with HSA
• Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D benefits
• Eligible for annual bonus
• Generous vacation, sick and holiday pay
• Short & Long term disability
• Paid Parental leave after 1 year
• Career growth opportunities
• Active Diversity & Inclusion Networks
• Employee referral bonus
• Employee appreciation days

Competencies

• Acquiring Information
• Accepting Responsibility
• Accepting Direction

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.