Production Employee - Batavia, IL - Full-time

Job Description

PPG is currently seeking Production Employees at our Batavia, IL facility. Candidates must be willing to work 2 nd shift, with possible overtime and weekend work. This is an entry-level position with the purpose of supporting manufacturing. PPG Industries offers a starting salary of $15.00 per hour along with immediate benefits.

You must apply at the website noted below to be considered for these vacancies.

To apply, use the following link:
WWW.JOBSPPG.COM

When asked to pick a location….. Choose IL- Batavia
When asked to pick a position…Choose BATAVIA PRODUCTION

Applications and phone calls WILL NOT be accepted at the Batavia facility.

Only a limited number of applications will be accepted.

Key Responsibilities:

• Comply with all safety rules and standard safety practices.
• Keep workstation area and housekeeping at company standards.
• Interact with other team members in a constructive way.
• Maintain and improve production line efficiency standards through teamwork.
• Produce quality product in a reasonable time frame.
• Perform tasks in other areas as the supervisor or team leader directs.

PPG Industries’ vision is to continue to be the world’s leading coatings and specialty products company. Through leadership in innovation, sustainability and color, PPG helps customers in industrial, transportation, consumer products, and construction markets and aftermarkets to enhance more surfaces in more ways than does any other company. Founded in 1883, PPG has global headquarters in Pittsburgh and operates in nearly 70 countries around the world. Sales in 2013 were $15.1 billion.

Within our Architectural Coatings business, we produce paints, stains, and specialty coatings under the PPG Pittsburgh® Paints, PPG Olympic® Paints and Stains, and PPG Porter® Paints brands, and service the North American coatings industry across three channels.
PPG has recently completed the acquisition of the AkzoNobel North American Architectural Coatings business. This acquisition provides our newly combined Trade organization a tremendous platform for profitable growth. This acquisition enables us to now operate in 800 retail stores, sell through over 4,000 dealer stores and supply product to large home improvement retailers, such as Lowe's and Home Depot. This acquisition also brings a portfolio of well established brands to PPG such as Glidden, Glidden Professional, Ralph Lauren Paint, Devoe Coatings and Martha Stewart Living paints; Flood, Sikkens and Synteko woodcare products; plus Liquid Nails adhesives and caulks.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred.
• Ability to understand and carry out instructions issued in written and verbal English.
• Ability to complete required safety training.
• Basic computer knowledge and calculator usage skills.
• Must be able to work well with others in cooperative spirit.
• Ability to carry out the physical and mental tasks related to the job.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 60 lbs.
• Ability to lift cases or pails of product and load them onto pallets.
• Strong work ethic and willingness to work overtime as needed.
• Contribute positively to the team.

PPG prides itself on the quality of its employees and as such, candidates who receive a job offer will be required to successfully pass a hair drug/toxins test and a background check.

PPG Industries, Inc. offers an opportunity to grow and develop your career in an environment that provides a fulfilling workplace for employees, creates an environment for continuous learning, and embraces the ideas and diversity of others. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability status, protected veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected status. PPG is an Equal Opportunity Employer.