Operation-Facility Blender

Sherwin-Williams; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Sherwin-Williams in the United Kingdom seeks a hands-on tinting operator to support colour laboratory and blending processes. You will tint materials, maintain data, and ensure safety practices across the operation.

Responsibilities include handling raw materials, quality checks, and assisting with deliveries where required. Strong attention to detail and teamwork are essential to maintain colour accuracy and efficiency.

Qualifications

Responsibilities

• Tints materials according to the given recipe.
• Reports mistakes when they occur.
• Retains samples and keeps batch data for future reference.
• Keeps workplace and surrounding areas tidy.
• Keeps all machinery clean and in working condition; reports faulty equipment.
• Maintains safe operating procedures through knowledge of safety rules and lab procedures.
• Establishes and maintains effective relationships with colleagues.
• Follows all waste management procedures.
• Reworks/adjusts returned materials from customers under instruction; operates tinting machinery.
• Moves raw materials between warehouse and colour laboratory.
• May be involved in deliveries to the customer (facility dependent).
• Performs other tasks as assigned by Blender II/III, Blending Supervisor, or Facility Manager.

Job description

Job Description

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Tints the materials according to the given recipe. Reports mistakes if they occur. Retains samples and keeps batch data for future reference.

Keeps workplace and surrounding areas tidy.

Keeps all machinery (facility equipment) clean and in working condition. Reports faulty equipment to Blending Supervisor / Facility Manager.

Maintains safe operating procedures through complete knowledge of safety rules and lab procedures. Establishes and maintains effective relationships with those in their line of work.

Follows all waste management procedures.

Reworks / adjusts returned materials from customers, under instruction from Blender II or III. Operates and maintains the Corob / Dromont tinting machine.

Movement of raw materials between the warehouse and colour laboratory. May be involved in deliveries to the customer (Facility dependent)

Other tasks as given by Blender II, Blender III, Blending Supervisor or Facility Manager.

POSITION CHALLENGES:

Ensuring safety of all operations

Respect planning, directives and deadlines

Communicating effectively with coworkersand understanding their requirements

Responsible for ensuring the quality of the colours, stains, solvent and waterborne pigment lacquer.

About Us

At Sherwin-Williams, our purpose is to inspire and improve the world by coloring and protecting what matters. Our paints, coatings and innovative solutions make the places and spaces in our world brighter and stronger. Your skills, talent and passion make it possible to live this purpose, and for customers and our business to achieve great results. Sherwin-Williams is a place that takes its stability, growth and momentum and translates it to possibility for our people. Our people are behind the strength of our success, and we invest and support you in:

• Life … with rewards, benefits and the flexibility to enhance your health and well-being
• Career … with opportunities to learn, develop new skills and grow your contribution
• Connection … with an inclusive team and commitment to our own and broader communities

Eligibility to Work

You will need to provide proof of right to work. It is a condition of any offer of employment we make to you that you have the permission to work in the country for the role for which you are applying for.

Equal Opportunity Employer

An equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, colour, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnic or national origin, disability, age pregnancy or maternity, marital or civil partner status, or any other protected characteristic prohibited by law.

Please be aware, Sherwin-Williams recruiting team members will never request a candidate to provide a payment, ask for financial information, or sensitive personal information like national identification numbers, date of birth, or bank account numbers during the application process.