Manufacturing Operator (Product Filling Technician) (12 Hour Rotating Shift)

Manufacturing Operator (Product Filling Technician)

Number of Positions: 3

Job #: 2026-18981

Location: Front Royal, VA

Industry: Manufacturing (Paint, Chemicals)

Shift: 12 Hour Rotating Shift

Salary: $26.20 Per Hour

Education: High School Diploma (Required)

Background: Candidates must be able to pass background Check & Drug Test

Experience: We are seeking candidates who have at least 2 years working in a Manufacturing/Plant environment. Filling & Packaging experience required. Hazardous Waste handling experience is required. Candidate must have good computer skills. Experience in using Lab Equipment to test products is required. Candidates must be able to be fitted for and wear respirators.  1 year Forklift driving experience is required.

SUMMARY:

Filling, packaging, and testing of finished product paint in accordance with demand from customer orders and generation of batches throughout plant systems. Following plant systems procedures, policies, and processes. Along with safety, health, and environment standards. ISO 9001/2000, ISO 14001, as well as all federal, state, local and corporate regulations. Using hand tools, power tools, testing equipment, proper PPE, PMHE and various filling equipment to safely produce a quality finished product to achieve good customer service and business goals.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Operate and maintain filling equipment and facilities
• Follow plant systems safety standards, procedures, policies and processes
• Handling of hazardous materials
• Manage hazardous waste according to site policy, area specific procedures and training.
• Perform basic maintenance repairs/troubleshooting, advanced as qualified
• Fill and package a quality product
• Perform basic computer skills for various programs and equipment
• Using lab instruments to test quality of finished products
• Own 5S responsibilities for area of responsibility.
• Keep filling line training current to support filling floor production as required

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and/or Experience:

• Knowledge of function specific information systems
• Knowledge of the physical requirements for the area
• Skills to safely operate various pieces of mechanical equipment within site guidelines
• Skills to do basic math equations
• Ability to lift up to 75 lbs. and carry for a short distance
• Ability to adapt to changing production demands
• High School Diploma

Computer Skills:

• Microsoft Office Application capabilities

Other Qualifications:

• Satisfactory background screening.
• Satisfactory drug screen.
• Medical clearance to wear a respirator.
• Satisfactory results in pre-employment tests.
• Must be able to work in the United States legally.
• Ability to drive PMHE.

Physical Demands:

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 handle and/or feel; The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee must be able to perform by repetition. The employee must routinely lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

While performing this job; the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, exposure to hot, cold, and/or humid conditions, as aresult of weather outdoors The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

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 [email protected].

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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.