Manufacturing Operator (Chemicals)

Job Title: Manufacturing Operator (Chemicals)

Job #: 2026-18489

Industry: Manufacturing (Paint, Coatings, Chemicals)

Location: 37094 US-69, Jacksonville, TX 75766

Schedule: 4:30am to 1:00pm (Monday thru Friday)

Salary: $20.00 Hourly

Education: High School Diploma Required

Background: Must be able to pass a Background Check & Drug Test (No Exceptions)

Citizenship: Must be a US Citizen or Green Card Holder

Experience: We are seeking candidates with at least 2 years’ experience in a Manufacturing, Production or Industrial role. We are seeking candidates with at least 1 year Forklift Driving experience. Paint, Coatings or Chemicals Manufacturing is a plus.

Axalta Coating Systems (Company Website Link)

Job Description:  

o   Complete daily assigned batches on-time as scheduled.

• Operate forklift to pull/pick raw materials and intermediates based on the batch assignment.
• Operate pump equipment to transfer raw materials, intermediates and finished goods into the appropriate mixing tanks, vessels, or containers.
• Operate mixing equipment to combine raw materials.
• Operate RF Scan tools to locate and consume raw materials from inventories.
• Clean/Maintain assigned production tools and equipment.  Complete work orders to repair/replace tools and equipment.
• Clean and maintain assigned production zone.
• Promote and demonstrate all Axalta workplace safety standards, requirements, and best practices. 
• Ensure necessary PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) is available and in-use at all times.
• Identify, document and correct site safety concerns (via near-miss reporting)
• Utilize RF scanner to consume materials into batches. 

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to adequately perform each essential duty required of the position. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• 2 years Manufacturing, Industrial or Plant experience
• Detail oriented and able to deliver high quality and accurate work.
• Excellent organization skills (able to multi-task, prioritize, plan, and execute).
• Excellent communication skills (oral and written).
• Strong work ethic and an earnest willingness to learn and adapt to continuous changes.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate.  Read, understand, and interpret work-orders as related to assigned tasks. 

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.