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AkzoNobel and Careers
Reading, PA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/26/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/17/2026

Date: Feb 17, 2026

Location: Reading, PA, US, 19610

Company: AkzoNobel

Pay/ Shift Schedule

Hourly Pay; $22.00 hrly with shift difference
Swing Shift Schedule - (You must be able to work swing shift! No exceptions)
1st week - 1st shift (7am - 3pm)
2nd week - 2nd shift (3pm-11pm)


3rd shift Pay: $22.00 w/Shift difference $1.00
Shift Schedule: 3rd Shift Schedule - (11pm - 7am)


Job Purpose

Executes assigned production tasks in accordance with procedures, to ensure right levels of HSE, Quality, Service and costs.

Key Responsibilities

  • Takes ownership of production assets and ensures they are operated safely and as per established procedures, guidelines and industry good practice
  • Performs daily production-, preventative maintenance-, process data collection and administration tasks as per procedures and control systems
  • Reports safety, quality or other issues related to products or production processes to Team Leader / Shift Supervisor
  • Ensures all (shift team) production targets are met whilst ensuring the appropriate quality standards are maintained
  • Issues CAR, respectively Hazard report when any relevant issue is noticed, regardless location or responsible department
  • Provides progress updates to the Team Leader / Shift Supervisor
  • Attends and contributes to meetings
  • Contributes to the investigation of HSE or quality issues for eg: customer complaints, reject batches or other quality related issues
  • Participates in Continuous Improvement activities & programs for HSE, Quality, ALPS or other as may be assigned from time to time. Contributes to color adjustment activities, where applicable, in line with agreed procedures and control systems
  • Is familiar and complies with all the applicable corporate as well as site and laboratory policies/procedures with regard to personal conduct, HSE and Product Safety & Regulatory Affairs (PSRA) standards

Job Requirements

  • Ability to read, comprehend, and follow safety instructions and safety guidelines
  • Ability to operate a forklift, following all operating instructions effectively and efficiently
  • Ability to measure and weigh accurately
  • Ability to lift and handle containers such as 5 gallon pails up to 75 lbs, 60 lb bags of pigment or maneuvering drums up to 600 lbs
  • Prior manufacturing experience
  • English Speaking

Rewards & Benefits

  • 401K retirement savings with 6% company match
  • Annual bonus
  • Medical insurance with HSA
  • Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D benefits
  • Progression (pay-for-skill) pay plans
  • Short & Long term disability
  • Paid Parental leave after 1 year
  • Career growth opportunities
  • Active Diversity & Inclusion Networks
  • Employee referral bonus
  • Employee appreciation days

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Nearest Major Market: Reading PA

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