This position is an essential part of Sherwin's manufacturing team. This position follows detailed processing instructions to pre-batch and blend raw materials to create a batch of industrial or architectural colorant. This position performs various manufacturing tasks as assigned and is responsible for maintaining a safe, clean, and productive working environment. Additional Information: Night Shift 6:00PM-6:30AM, 36 hours one week, 48 hours the next week
- Select, pull, measure, and stage raw materials for manufacturing
- Follow batch slip instructions to incorporate raw materials in high-speed mixers to mix and blend batches
- Make lab adjustments, incorporate approved samples, and maintain raw material samples from daily premixes
- Operate paint making control systems and manufacturing equipment such as high-speed dispersers (HSDs), pumps, valves, battery chargers, drum handling equipment, and forklifts, etc. in an efficient and safe manner
- Monitor raw materials and finished goods for quality
- Comply with policies and standard operating procedures
- Keep equipment logs, perform minor repairs, and report breakdowns in a timely manner
- Maintain production records and reporting as required
- Collaborate with other departments to complete production orders on time
- Monitor and replenish inventory of parts and supplies
- Provide technical support and training to other team members
- Contribute ideas to improve or optimize manufacturing procedures
- Keep tools, equipment, and work environment clean and organized daily
Minimum Requirements:
- Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age
- Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without needing sponsorship for employment work visa status now or in the future
Preferred Qualifications:
- Have at least one (1) year experience working in a manufacturing and/or distribution facility
- Have at least one (1) year of work experience monitoring gauges, dials, or other machinery indicators to ensure proper operation of machinery
- Have at least one (1) year of work experience operating machinery in a manufacturing and/or distribution environment
- Have at least one (1) year of work experience monitoring the quality of raw materials and/or finished goods
- Have at least one (1) year of work experience using material handling equipment (for example: forklifts (stand and sit), pallet jacks, hand trucks, order pickers, vacu-hoists, drum dollys, conveyor belts, etc.)
- Have at least one (1) year of work experience mixing or blending raw materials and making a product in an industrial batch process
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