Vacant job

At International Färg's factory in Gunnilse, just north of Gothenburg, we manufacture high-quality world-leading protective paints for bridges, wind turbines, sports arenas, and more under the brand International Paint. Since 1998, International Färg has been part of the AkzoNobel group. The facility also houses sales and marketing offices for our three business areas: Marine & Protective, Yacht, and Powder Coatings in the Nordics. We are about 130 proud employees representing a large number of different nationalities, working together to make our world a little more colorful.

Are you a team player who wants to be part of a close-knit team? Are you practically inclined, have a strong sense of responsibility, and interested in a job in the industry? Take the chance and become one of us! We offer permanent employment, with a 6-month probation period, where you have the opportunity to shape your own career!

What do we offer you at AkzoNobel?

At AkzoNobel, you will be greeted by a warm and welcoming atmosphere, where we work together with a focus on innovation and sustainability, aiming to be world leaders in the paint industry. Diversity enriches our workplaces, and we actively work with our employees to ensure they thrive and develop. We strategically work to become a better employer. This has resulted in us being named one of Sweden's Career Companies. You will work with competent and like-minded colleagues who share your attitude and enthusiasm. Welcome to us!

We offer, among other things:

• Collective agreement
• Wellness allowance
• Simple gym available at the workplace after working hours
• Employee discount at all Nordsjö stores

What will you work with?

As a production operator with us, you will work in a team to ensure our paint production and that filling in packaging occurs according to plans and market needs. Even though you work in a team, some tasks may be performed individually. For your work, you will wear personal protective equipment according to current regulations for handling chemicals. You will receive training in chemical handling with a focus on thermosetting plastics.

The following tasks are included in the daily production work:

• Recipe management where you must follow and understand instructions and formulations
• Perform all controls according to the manufacturing order
• Handle both dry and liquid raw materials in various packaging
• Color adjustments
• Internal cleaning of containers
• Sampling
• Driving forklifts with reach trucks and stackers
• Clean and maintain order at machines and areas you work in, as well as follow the safety regulations applicable to your tasks and department.

Working hours: You will work in a 2-shift schedule as follows:

Day shift: Monday-Thursday from 6:00 AM to 2:42 PM and on Fridays you work from 6:00 AM to 12:42 PM

Evening shift: Monday-Thursday from 2:00 PM to 10:30 PM and on Fridays you work from 12:00 PM to 5:30 PM

The position is permanent with an immediate start (6 months probation period applies).

Who are you?

To thrive in this role, you are driven by solving problems and have an interest in the industry. As a person, you are positive, open, and a good team player. The work will be both independent and in teams, which requires good collaboration skills and initiative. You also have:

• A completed high school education with passing grades
• Enjoy working physically where you can use your body in the job
• Can work in an environment that demands high safety, quality, and productivity standards
• Speak, read, and understand the Swedish language very well. English is a merit as the official corporate language for AkzoNobel
• Forklift license/previous experience in the industry is a merit but not a requirement

Your application

At AkzoNobel, we are very committed to ensuring an inclusive and respectful workplace where all our employees can be their best selves. We strive to embrace diversity, tolerance, and respect. Our recruitment process plays a significant role in this journey as it lays the foundation for a diverse work environment. In our organization, all qualified applicants are treated from an equal and equitable perspective – regardless of ethnic origin, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, or disability.

Don't hesitate, take the step and submit your application today for your chance to work with us! We review applications continuously and unfortunately do not accept applications via email.

For further information about the position and the recruitment process, please contact Samuel Johannesson, Talent Acquisition Partner, [email protected]