2nd shift Vat Washer / Cleaner

Rust-Oleum; Hudson (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

RPM Industrial Coatings Group in Hudson, NC is seeking 2nd shift Vat Washers to clean interior of batch processing tanks and vats, maintain wash drums and track used solvents.

The role requires basic reading, math skills and basic machine operation. A $1,000 sign-on bonus is offered and a 2nd shift differential applies.

Qualifications

• Basic reading and comprehension skills required.
• Basic math/measurement skills required.
• Basic machine operation capabilities required.

Responsibilities

• Drain tank/vat of remaining batch material.
• Scrape and/or scrub interior of tank/vat to remove residue.
• Use appropriate cleaning solvent to clean tank/vat.
• Remove residue and cleaning solvent from tank/vat with squeegees, pump and/or suction hoses.
• Dry tank/vat.
• Inspect tank/vat to ensure no contamination before use.
• Empty used cleaning solvent into appropriate used wash drum.
• Maintain used wash drum area by tracking wash in drum and replacing filled drums.
• Apply proper labeling to empty wash drums.
• Maintain log of used cleaning solvents (wash).
• Assist in filling area as needed.
• Maintain neat and orderly work area.

Skills

Reading comprehension

Math/Measurement

Basic machine operation

Education

General education

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

RPM Industrial Coatings Group in Hudson, NC is looking for 2nd Shift Vat Washers ($2 Shift Differential).$1,000 Sign-On Bonus!

GENERAL SUMMARY

Cleans interior of batch processing tanks and vats to remove residue left after batches are filled off into containers.Maintain used "wash" drums and account for used cleaning solvent (wash).

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Drain tank/vat of remaining batch material
• Scrape and/or scrub interior of tank/vat to remove residue
• Use appropriate cleaning solvent to clean tank/vat
• Remove residue and cleaning solvent from tank/vat with squeegees, pump and/or suction hoses
• Dry tank/vat
• Inspect tank/vat to ensure no chance of contamination before authorizing tank/vat for use
• Empty used cleaning solvent into appropriate used wash drum
• Maintain used wash drum area by tracking amount of wash in drum and replacing filled drums
• Apply proper labeling to empty wash drums to prepare for use
• Maintain log of used cleaning solvents (wash)
• Assist in Filling area as needed
• Maintain neat and orderly work area

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Experience and Education Required

• Basic reading and comprehension skills
• Basic math/measurement skills

Specific Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required

• Basic machine operation capabilities

Reasoning Ability

Ability to determine correctness of tank/vat cleaning and filling procedures in relation to specified guidelines learned during initial training and during any ongoing training.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

N/A

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

While performing the essential functions of this job the employee is required to stand and use hands to grasp, handle or feel. The employee is required to walk, bend, stoop, and talk or hear. Employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment is representative of those an employee would encounter in a normal paint manufacturing facility. The employee is exposed to solvent vapors at well below the OSHA permissible exposure limit and when required, adequate personal protective equipment is provided. The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and moving mechanical parts. The noise level is usually moderate.

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS (KPI)

• Number of tanks/vats cleaned
• Accuracy of required paperwork
• Attendance