Production Operator

**Date:** Jul 27, 2026 **Location:** Dammam, SA **Company:** AkzoNobel About AkzoNobel Since 1792, we’ve been supplying the innovative paints and coatings that help to color people’s lives and protect what matters most. Our world class portfolio of brands – including Dulux, International, Sikkens and Interpon – is trusted by customers around the globe. We’re active in more than 150 countries and use our expertise to sustain and enhance the fabric of everyday life. Because we believe every surface is an opportunity. It’s what you’d expect from a pioneering and long\-established paints company that’s dedicated to providing sustainable solutions and preserving the best of what we have today – while creating an even better tomorrow. Let’s paint the future together. For more information please visit www.akzonobel.com © 2024 Akzo Nobel N.V. All rights reserved. Job Purpose To operate a wide range of machines for manufacturing and filling paint (e.g. (large SHDs, small SHDs, bead mills, filling, labelling) as per agreed operational methods and standards and in line with Company’s Health, Safety, and Environment Policy to ensure 100% compliance with IPSAL’s weekly production plan. This job is also expected to provide ad hoc guidance to Machine Operators where needed. Key Accountabilities Batch Provessing Pre\-batch the raw materials as per the picking list Transfer, check, and charge raw materials, control process materials, sampling, filling maintain the process parameters such as temperature, machine speed) Maintenance of Machines Clean machines, related equipment, and work areas, using water, solvents and other cleaning aids Driving Forklift Machines Drives forklift machines to stack and remove materials from the racks and transfer pans on the production floor. Dispatch of finished goods Pick the finished goods Housekeeping Ensure that assigned machines and area are kept tidy and clean Upward Support Support team leaders In business improvement projects Co ordinate with the team leader and make sure the machines are utilized to maximum capacity. Training Coach Operators on the manufacturing of paint (methods, processes, and machines) Tickets onf breakdown machines Raise job tickets for the breakdown of the machines on the system to the engineering team Audit Carry out your weekly/ monthly BBS audits Carry out daily safety checks for the all machines and equipment in the assigned area of responsibility (Packaging, Coil, or M\&PC) and fill in daily check sheets Policy Compliance Follow the ISO and HSE Procedures Experience Technical Diploma FLT license useful but not essential. Basic command of spoken and written English and preferably Arabic Good communication skills Focused and organized Good team player Attention to detail At AkzoNobel we are highly committed to ensuring an inclusive and respectful workplace where all employees can be their best self. We strive to embrace diversity in a context of tolerance. Our talent acquisition process plays an integral part in this journey, as setting the foundations for a diverse environment. For this reason we train and educate on the implications of our Unconscious Bias in order for our TA and hiring managers to be mindful of them and take corrective actions when applicable. In our organization, all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age or disability. **Requisition ID:** 55205