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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.

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Job Purpose
Entry Level. Employee will learn to combine raw materials according to standard formulations, procedures, and specifications in order to supply coating equipment with quality mixes and materials.

Key Accountabilities

• Develop working knowledge of:
  Raw material names
  Raw material applications
  Raw material locations
  Coding systems
  All mixing techniques
  Waste handling
  Department Safety practices (grounding & bonding, etc.)
  Become familiar with operating the solvent recovery unit.
  How to read a job order.
  How to find and follow specifications.
  How to check viscosity.
  How to prepare laboratory samples.
  Learn to physically combine raw materials to produce the specified quality and quantity of “press return” mix.
  Record and report raw materials usage accurately.
  Return any unused mix from equipment, record amount, label properly, return to stock.
  Store all raw materials and containers properly and in orderly fashion.
  Make periodic cycle counts to ensure inventory accuracy.
  Maintain good housekeeping practice.
  Maintain a safe working environment and personal safety record by adhering to established safety policies and sound safety practices.
  Carry out additional tasks and training as directed by Team Lead, Supervisor and Manager

Level of Autonomy

Ability to read and interpret written information.
Work in a team environment

Job Requirements
• High School Diploma
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
Preferred
• Previous manufacturing experience and forklift experience

Total Compensation
Perks for Joining AkzoNobel! 
Progression (pay-for-skill) pay plans • Medical insurance with HSA • Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D benefits • Annual bonus • 401K retirement savings with 6% company match • Generous vacation, personal and holiday pay • Employee appreciation days • Paid Parental leave • Active Diversity and Inclusion Networks • Career growth opportunities • Employee referral bonus

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.

Requisition ID: 54707