Manufacturing Filling Operative

Stowmarket

Full Time | Permanent

At PPG, we're global leaders in paints, coatings and specialty materials. From homes and hospitals to vehicles and industrial equipment, our products help protect and enhance the things people use every day.

We're looking for a Manufacturing Filling Operative to join our production team. If you're safety-conscious, enjoy hands-on work and take pride in producing high-quality products, we'd love to hear from you.

What you'll do

Working as part of a busy manufacturing team, you'll be responsible for safely producing and filling paint products to the highest quality standards.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Operating filling and manufacturing equipment safely and efficiently.
• Manufacturing and filling products in line with production plans and specifications.
• Carrying out quality checks to ensure products meet required standards.
• Completing production paperwork and system transactions accurately.
• Supporting line changeovers and equipment set-ups.
• Moving raw materials and finished goods using manual handling equipment.
• Maintaining excellent housekeeping standards across the production area.
• Identifying opportunities to improve safety, quality and productivity.
• Working closely with colleagues to ensure daily production targets are achieved.

What we're looking for

We're looking for people with a positive attitude and a strong commitment to safety and quality.

You'll ideally have:

• Previous experience within a manufacturing, production or warehouse environment.
• Good literacy and numeracy skills.
• Basic IT skills and confidence using production systems.
• Strong attention to detail.
• The ability to follow procedures and work instructions.
• A reliable and team-focused approach.
• The ability to manually handle products weighing up to 18kg

Experience operating manufacturing equipment, lifting equipment or MHE would be advantageous, but full training can be provided.

Ready to apply?

If you're looking for a hands-on manufacturing role with a company that values quality, safety and teamwork, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and start building your future with PPG.

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 recruiting@ppg.com. 

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.