Packaging & Filling operator

Job Title: Filling & Packaging Operator (Manufacturing)

Job #: 2025-17601

Industry: Manufacturing (Paint & Coatings)

Location: Brighton, MI

Salary: $22.00

Education: High School Diploma or GED is required

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

Shift/Schedule: 1’st Shift (7:00am to 3:30pm) Monday thru Friday

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

Company Overview:

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.

Job Description:

We are currently looking for a Filling and Packaging Operator to join us at our facility in Brighton, MI.

SUMMARY: 

Filling, labeling, and packaging of products according to written packaging requirement list. Working alone or with team members to operate or tend machines to prepare industrial refinishing products for storage and shipment.

Key responsibilities:

• Filling Labeling, and packaging of products, according to established guidelines and standards, in a safe and efficient manner.
• Proper completion of job sheets with correct counts.
• Attach identification labels to finished packaged items, or cut stencils and stencil information on containers, such as lot numbers or shipping destinations.
• Sort, grade, weigh, and inspect products, verifying and adjusting product weight or measurement to meet specifications.
• Machine set up and teardown.  Stop or reset machines when malfunctions occur, clear machine jams, and report malfunctions to a supervisor.
• Observe machine operations to ensure quality and conformity of filled or packaged products to standards.
• Remove finished packaged items from machine and separate rejected items.
• Operation of powered pallet jack.
• General housekeeping of work area.
• Adhere to all safety rules and regulations of the organization, including reporting hazards, incidents, or accidents.

Key requirements:

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. 
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. 
• Problem Solving skills.
• Ability to speak effectively and communicate with Supervisor and co-workers of organization.
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Other hard qualifications (e.g., key knowledge needed, technologies, etc. – not soft skills)

Preferred qualifications:

• Preferred Experience – Knowledge of Production processes and quality.
• Preferred Education – High school diploma required
• Preferred Certifications (if applicable) – ISO Knowledge

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.

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