Resin Operator Trainee, Rotating Shifts (Unfilled)

PPG Industries; Springdale (AR); In loco; USD 44.000 - 54.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Medical, Dental, & Vision benefits

401k plus retirement savings

Paid vacation

Descrizione del lavoro

PPG Industries in Springdale is seeking an entry level Resin Operator Trainee in the Coatings R&D department. You will gain hands‑on training in resin manufacturing, operating reactors, and handling hazardous and non‑hazardous chemicals.

You will report to the trainer, Senior Operator, and Team Leader, with a clear path to becoming a qualified resin operator. This bi‑weekly rotating shift role includes day, afternoon, and night schedules, plus comprehensive medical, dental, vision benefits,

Competenze

• High school diploma or GED required and willingness to work rotating shifts.
• Strong math and mechanical aptitude with safety awareness.
• Ability to lift and handle 55‑gallon drums and heavy bags.
• Willingness to work indoors and outdoors around fumes and PPE.

Mansioni

• Assist trainers in producing resin batches under guidance.
• Follow batch instructions and run batches with increasing independence.
• Perform routine clean-up of reactor vessels and lines.
• Prepare shift relief documentation and handle toxic raw materials under guidance.
• Learn reactor systems and coordinate production activities with the team.

Conoscenze

Math skills

Mechanical aptitude

Safety awareness

Ability to work rotating shifts

Formazione

High school diploma or GED

Descrizione del lavoro

As an entry level Resin Operator Trainee within the Coatings R&D department at the Springdale R&D Development Center, you have math skills and mechanical aptitude who is looking for hands‑on training in resin manufacturing. You will provide foundational exposure to resin reactors, associated equipment, and the handling of both hazardous and non‑hazardous chemicals. It includes training in safety protocols, operating procedures, and the use of forklifts, with the ultimate goal of becoming a qualified resin operator. You will report to the trainer, Senior Operator, and Team Leader.

*This is a bi‑weekly rotating shift position*

• 1st Shift (Day) Monday – Friday 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
• 2nd Shift (Afternoon) Monday – Friday 3:00 PM – 11:00 PM
• 3rd Shift (Night) Sunday – Thursday 11:00 PM – 7:00 AM

Pay Breakdown:

• $48,880 Salary Non-Exempt
• $1.50 Shift Differential (Afternoon)
• $2.00 Shift Differential (Night)
• Wage will Increase roughly $5,000 after 6 months training period
• $1,000 sign‑on bonus after 180 days
• PPG offers excellent Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits; matching 401k + retirement savings; and Paid Vacation, Holiday pay.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist trainers in producing resin batches under guidance.
• Follow batch instructions including:
• Run batches with less guidance as experience increases.
• Independently perform clean‑up tasks such as cleaning reactor vessels, lines, pumps, and surrounding areas.
• Prepare shift relief documentation and handle toxic raw materials during different processes under guidance.
• Learn the functionality and operation of different reactor systems and related equipment.
• Work with team leaders, engineers, chemists, QA staff, and others to coordinate production activities and scheduling.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must pass the Resin Operator Test Battery.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and math skills.
• Ability to work rotating shifts and perform physically demanding tasks (e.g., moving 55‑gallon drums and 50–80 lb bags).
• Must wear personal protective equipment, including respirators and suits.
• Willingness to work indoors and outdoors in varying weather and around potentially irritating fumes.

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