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You will report to a Production Supervisor. Your work will directly affect people's lives!\nWage progression:\n1st scheduled raise after training (8-10 weeks)\nAdditional wage progression is based on the number of qualifications. The more you know and can do, the more you can make.\nResponsibilities:\nMust perform all job tasks in a safe manner by following all of the mandatory safety requirements and guidelines.\nAbility and willingness to adjust to change and to be assigned to any production area in the department, or work on other non-production related tasks.\nWork safely and use good judgement in all work situations.\nEffectively resolve and troubleshoot problems.\nWork effectively with others to accomplish goals and take ownership.\nStart up and stop equipment.\nTake and follow instructions from supervisors.\nAble to follow documented step-by-step instructions and accurately document completion of each step.\nWork with equipment following set safety procedure, including working with hazardous chemicals, laboratory, and other devices.\nMaintains continuity among work teams by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs.\nMaintains safe and clean work environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.\nPerform basic quality and process checks.\nQualifications:\nAble to work in any area of the department.\nManually lift up to 50 LBS.\nFlexible to be pulled from one job to the next and then go back to first job as needed.\nAble to work in a respirator.\nAble to climb fixed ladders, portable ladders, extension ladders.\nAble to work overtime as necessary.\nAble to stand/sit for long periods and frequently use stairs, catwalks, and ladders.\nAbout us:\nPPG: WE PROTECT AND BEAUTIFY THE WORLD ®\nThrough leadership in innovation, sustainability and color, PPG helps customers in industrial, transportation, consumer products, and construction markets and aftermarkets to enhance more surfaces in more ways than does any other company. To learn more, visit www.ppg.com and follow @PPG on X.\nThe PPG Way 2030\nWe are customer champions\nProactive. Bold. Trustworthy. Everything we do starts with our customers. We listen, move fast and don’t stop until we solve their biggest challenges. When our customers win, we all grow.\nWe act with purpose and speed\nAgile. Data-driven. Empowered. We take smart risks to stay ahead of the competition. We work proactively with agility, using quality data to develop solutions that create value.\nWe are excellent operators\nProductive. Collaborative. Accountable. No matter our role, we identify problems, take ownership and always bring solutions. We are both proactive and responsive to drive continuous improvement and deliver results. We support our frontline, the faces of PPG to our customers.\nWe compete to win\nFuture-focused. Driven. Ambitious. We are passionate about growing our business and winning with our customers. We deliver results, embrace new technologies and leverage agility and speed as strengths.\nWe are PPG proud\nStrong. United. Passionate. We work safely, act with integrity and value our diverse perspectives. We celebrate achievements and take pride in the positive impact we create together to protect and beautify the world.\nAt PPG we use AI in the hiring process to make the process more efficient. AI tools do not make hiring decisions. You can learn more by going to https://careers.ppg.com/us/en/candidate-resources.\nPPG provides equal opportunity to all candidates and employees. We offer an opportunity to grow and develop your career in an environment that provides a fulfilling workplace for employees, creates an environment for continuous learning, and embraces the ideas and diversity of others. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability status, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.\nIf you need an adjustment due to a disability, please email .\nPPG pay ranges and benefits can vary by location which allows us to compensate employees competitively in different geographic markets. PPG considers several factors in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, qualifications and education, licensure and certifications, and other organizational needs. Other incentives may apply. \nOur employee benefits programs are designed to support the health and well-being of our employees. Any insurance coverages and benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents. Benefits will be discussed with you by your recruiter during the hiring process.\nPPG values your feedback on our recruiting process. 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