Chemical Mixing Jobs in Alabama (NOW HIRING)

Job Title: Manufacturing Operator (Chemical Mixing)

Company: Axalta

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Industry: Manufacturing (Paint, Coatings, Chemicals)

Location: Madison, AL

Shift: (3:00pm -11:30pm M-F)

Salary: $22.00 Hourly

Education: High School Diploma Required

Background: Must be able to pass a Background Check & Drug Screen (NO EXCEPTIONS)

Important: Candidates will train on 1'st shift and after training will move to 2'nd shift (3:00pm to 11:30pm)

Important: We are seeking candidates with at least 2 years Manufacturing (Plant, Industrial) experience. Experience with Chemical Mixing or Batch making is highly preferred.

https://www.axalta.com/corporate/en_US.html (Company Website Link)

Job Description:

The Huntsville, AL plant is looking for a Plant Operator who is action oriented, can make quality decisions quickly and possess excellent trouble shooting skills. The successful candidate in an Operator position will be trained in all facets of production (pre-mixing and material loading for batches, filling product into shipping containers, distribution, testing, sampling, and cleaning) to learn these essential duties of the position. The incumbent must operate production equipment safely to ensure the highest quality and correct quantity in accordance with the production schedule, standard operating procedures and supervisory instructions. Position duties and responsibilities can change regularly based on business needs. Operators will understand the mechanics of how to operate various types of equipment with confidence. Types of equipment include but are not limited to, labeler, filler machines, air pumps, high speed dispersers, air mixers, and weight scales within the department. Solve routine problems associated with job responsibilities. Ensures the highest product quality possible while adhering to all safety, environmental and work rules.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Performs all duties in a safe working manner, following all of the Company safety policies and procedures
• Blend batch to designated formula
• Learn how to fill-off batches and fill batches
• Record all adjustments made to batches
• Upon completion of batch make sure work area is cleaned up
• Follow batch fill-out instructions as they relate to filter/straining requirements, container requirements, agitation of material requirements and labeling requirements
• Select approved batches to be filled by ship date or supervisors' instructions
• Set up filtering equipment per batch ticket instructions and operate filling equipment
• Operate PLC Directly responsible for housekeeping and control of waste generation
• Operation of powered material handling equipment (PMHE) to move, store, load, and unload hazardous finished product(s) Unloading and loading of bulk
  

Required:

• High School Diploma
• Math and problem-solving; mechanical, numerical and verbal aptitude to learn our jobs quickly
• Ability to be licensed to operate fork trucks
• Demonstrated ability to demonstrate collaboration skills and work within self-managed team environment
• Must be able to read and follow, weight fractions of ounces, and measure accurately by gallons, pints and ounces (good math skills)

Preferred:

• Chemical plant/paint making experience
• Able to demonstrate basic computer skills,
• Prior experience operating fork trucks

Our Company:

Axalta has remained at the forefront of the coatings industry by continually investing in innovative solutions. We engineer technologies that protect customers' products - whether they are battling heat, light, corrosion, abrasion, moisture, or chemicals - and add dimension and beauty with colorful finishes. We have a vast and ever-evolving portfolio of brands primed to play an important part in everything from modernizing infrastructure around the world to enabling the next generation of electric and autonomous vehicles.

Axalta operates its business in two segments: Performance Coatings and Mobility Coatings, which serve four end markets, including Refinish, Industrial, Light Vehicle and Commercial Vehicle, across North America, EMEA, Latin America and Asia-Pacific. Our diverse global footprint allows us to deliver solutions in over 140+ countries and coat 30 million vehicles per year. We've recently set an exciting 2040 carbon neutrality goal, in addition to 10 other sustainability initiatives, and we take pride in working with our customers to optimize their businesses and achieve their goals.

Axalta may use technology-assisted tools, including artificial intelligence (AI), to support certain aspects of the recruitment and selection process. These tools may be used to help manage applications, identify job-related qualifications, and assist recruiter review. All hiring decisions involve human oversight and review.

Recruitment Fraud Alert: We take candidate safety seriously. If you believe you've encountered a fraudulent job posting claiming to represent our company, please include a link or screenshot and report it to TA-Support-Center@axalta.com.

We consider an individual's qualifications, skillset, and experience to determine final salary. This role is eligible for benefits such as health insurance and paid time off. The actual offer will be at the company's sole discretion and determined by relevant business considerations, including the final candidate's qualifications, years of experience, skillset, and geographic location.

This is an active opening for which we are recruiting to fill immediately.