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Production Operator in Dowagiac

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Job DescriptionJob Description

HIRING 2nd & 3rd shift!
$20.00+ per hour.

  • 2nd Shift: 1pm to 9:30pm, Monday to Friday ( 8 hour)
  • 3rd Shift: 9pm to 5:30am, Sunday to Thursday (8 hour)

We are looking for various positions within our paint & coatings production area.

  • Pre-stage
  • Draw-off (Filling)
  • Mixers/Operators

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Gather and/or retrieve raw materials for item production
  • Retrieve materials from Pre-stage to correct mill/mixer
  • Load raw materials into appropriate equipment according to production card
  • Draw-off completed batch into appropriate canisters, according to batch order
  • Keep work area organized and clean
  • Perform general housekeeping to ensure a safe working environment
  • Record lot #’s for all assembled raw materials.
  • Initial production card on all assembled raw materials.
  • Double check all pre-staged orders before allowing to leave the pre-stage area.
  • Inform Plant manager of any raw material shortages.
  • Sign off on any other steps required.
  • Assemble remainder of raw materials under supervisor’s supervision.
  • Load all materials into high speed equipment as directed by the production card.
  • High speed until the required grind is achieved.
  • After grind is achieved, finish remainder of the batch according to the production card
  • Read and review the paperwork after the paint is tagged from QC. prior to setting up anything to insure all information is correct.
  • Set up draw off pump or pan with the correct filter as prescribed on the fill sheet.
  • Retrieve proper containers and labels, verifying product and batch #’s.
  • Agitate tank prior to drawing off.
  • Do draw downs and get checked by a supervisor prior to starting.
  • Fill containers within the weight parameters as prescribed on the fill sheet.
  • Rinse and clean pump or pan after draw off is complete.
  • Fill out and sign all paperwork and log product onto the daily fill log.
  • Have supervisor check and sign off on all paperwork.

Qualifications:

  • High school diploma/GED
  • Basic math skills
  • Good communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Willing to shave for respirators
  • forklift experience but not required

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

  • Ability to read and follow instructions
  • Basic common knowledge
  • Ability to read a scale
  • Ability to lift up to 70 lbs. and maneuver up to 650 lbs.
  • Good attention to detail.
  • Ability to learn and operate industrial equipment.

Physical Requirements:

  • Body Positions: Standing, sitting
  • Body Movements: Squatting, twisting, pulling, pushing, lifting, reaching, walking

Acknowledgement:

Although this job description is set up to describe the main responsibilities of this position, it is by no means exclusive to those responsibilities. All employees must work together when called upon to do so, which is consistent with our Quality Policy. In order to help NCP prosper, please cooperate by helping another employee or department when called upon to do so.

NCP Coatings, LLC is an EEO employer - Veteran, , & .

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Paid time off
  • Referral program
  • Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Company DescriptionCommitted to developing and manufacturing superior coatings solutions, NCP Coatings has taken a customer centric approach for nearly 80 years. Our industry experts work to understand your unique products and application processes, delivering top-tier, adaptable solutions that help drive success for your business. From highly specified performance coatings to responsive technical support, you’ll find our commitment to excellence is evident at every layer.Company DescriptionCommitted to developing and manufacturing superior coatings solutions, NCP Coatings has taken a customer centric approach for nearly 80 years. Our industry experts work to understand your unique products and application processes, delivering top-tier, adaptable solutions that help drive success for your business. From highly specified performance coatings to responsive technical support, you’ll find our commitment to excellence is evident at every layer.

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Production Operator in Dowagiac

Dowagiac, MI 49047
Full time

Published on 10/24/2025

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