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≈ $34k – $76k per year (Estimated)
Location
In office (Kansas City)
Employment
Full-Time

Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 21, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 19, 2026.

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PPG

PPG is a global manufacturer of paints, coatings and specialty materials headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, serving construction, consumer products, industrial and transportation markets. Founded in 1883 as Pittsburgh Plate Glass and listed on the New York Stock Exchange, it operates in more than 50 countries with net sales of about 15.9 billion US dollars in 2025 across aerospace, architectural, automotive, industrial, packaging and protective and marine coatings, with brands such as Comex, Sigma and Johnstone's. It hires plant operators and maintenance technicians, research chemists, color formulators, process and quality engineers, sales managers and supply chain planners.

As a Production Operator you will be a crucial part of our operations, ensuring that quality products are available to our customers when they need them. Your work will directly affect people's lives!

Primary Responsibilities

  • Follow established procedures and guidelines to form a variety of simple, manual tasks that form part of a production process.
  • Load materials into production machines.
  • Set up, operate, and maintain production equipment.
  • Inspect raw materials and finished products for quality.
  • Remove, pack, and sort raw materials or finished products.
  • Collect, and dispose of garbage and production waste according to the organization's waste removal and recycling policies.
  • Clean production equipment and work areas.

Qualifications

  • Able to repeatedly lift to 50lbs within a scheduled shift.
  • Ability to stand, walk, bend, and reach for extended periods.
  • Proven history as being reliable and consistent with following attendance policies.
  • Mechanically inclined with math and troubleshooting skills.
  • Can make independent decisions that follow company policies and procedures.
  • Ability to detect inconsistencies and a keen eye for details.

About us:

PPG: WE PROTECT AND BEAUTIFY THE WORLD ®

Through 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.

The PPG Way 2030

We are customer champions

Proactive. 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.

We act with purpose and speed

Agile. 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.

We are excellent operators

Productive. 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.

We compete to win

Future-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.

We are PPG proud

Strong. 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.

At 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.

PPG 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.

If you need an adjustment due to a disability, please email [email protected].

PPG 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.

Our 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.

PPG values your feedback on our recruiting process. We encourage you to visit Glassdoor.com and provide feedback on the process, so that we can do better today than yesterday.

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