Paint Mix Operator

Job TitlePaint Mix OperatorLocationMadison, ALPosition DescriptionThe General Operator position at Axalta in Huntsville, AL, is a full-time role focused on operating production equipment and ensuring the quality of coatings products. The operator will be trained in various production processes, including pre-mixing, material loading, filling, testing, and cleaning. This position requires a commitment to safety and quality, with responsibilities that may change based on business needs.Roles Responsibilities Perform 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, ensure 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 (Programmable Logic Controller). 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 bulk.Skills Math and problem-solving skills; mechanical, numerical, and verbal aptitude to learn jobs quickly. Ability to be licensed to operate fork trucks. Demonstrated collaboration skills and ability to work within a self-managed team environment. Ability to read and follow weight fractions of ounces and measure accurately by gallons, pints, and ounces. Chemical plant/paint making experience. Experience in training other operation staff. Basic computer skills. Prior experience operating fork trucks.Education High School Diploma or GED minimum required