Chemical Operator (Manufacturing)

Job Title: Chemical Operator

Job #: 2026-17110

Industry: Manufacturing (Paint, Coatings, Chemicals)

Location: Orrville, OH

Shift: 3rd Shift (8:00pm to 6:30am, Sunday through Wednesday)

Salary: $24.25 Hourly & $1.50 Hourly Shift Differential

Bonus: Sign-On Bonus of $1500 ($750 paid at 3 months, $750 paid at 6 months)

Benefits: Medical, Dental, 401k, Tuition Reimbursement, etc.

Background: Must be able to pass a Background Check & Drug Test

Education: High School Diploma Required

Experience: We are seeking candidates with at least 2 years’ Manufacturing experience. Candidates will need at least 1 year of Forklift Driving experience as well.

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

Job Description:

• Always maintain highest level of safety and quality.
• Follow written and verbal instructions.
• Use manual and mechanical devices such as chain hoists, drum carts, and pallet jacks; to move, stage or lift material.
• Accurately weigh and safely add materials according to process orders.
• Set up and operate equipment for mixing and blending paint related materials.
• Help maintain accurate inventory levels and organization.
• Collect samples from batch for laboratory testing.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, reach with hand(s) and arm(s), stoop, use hands and fingers to complete tasks that require dexterity.  The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee must routinely lift and/or move up to 55 pounds by hand and move or manipulate heavier loads with mechanical assistance.  

Qualifications:

• Required: High School Diploma
• Required: Capability to learn quickly and work in a self-directed team environment
• Required: Ok to work repetitive tasks with accuracy (10-hour shift) 
• Preferred: Previous manufacturing experience
• Preferred: Previous 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.

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