Industrial Batch & Mixing Technician

Sherwin-Williams; Lawrenceville (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Sherwin-Williams is seeking a batch mixer/operator to pre-batch and blend raw materials for industrial/architectural caulk applications, following detailed processing instructions to ensure compositional accuracy.

The role involves operating high-speed dispersers and mixers, weighing and adding materials, and recording lot numbers. Training, ISO 9000 documentation, and ongoing improvements are part of the job.

Qualifications

• Must be at least eighteen (18) years old.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future.
• At least 1 year of experience mixing or blending raw materials in an industrial batch process.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate mixing/grinding equipment on mezzanines and on the mixing floor.
• Follow batch instructions and approve the first mix.
• Accurately weigh and add raw materials to the equipment.
• Check pre-batched materials for availability and accuracy.
• Communicate pre-batch status to the next shift mixer(s).
• Record raw material lot numbers and verify materials added.
• Identify unusual conditions and notify the supervisor.
• Record mix/grind times.
• Train new and current employees.
• Write and update procedures in ISO 9000 format.
• Maintain housekeeping and restock raw materials per max/min guidelines.
• Perform color mixing and track rework of color batches for future corrections.
• Participate in continuous improvement teams.

Skills

Batch mixing experience

Safety compliance

Quality focus

Team training

Tools

Mixing equipment (HSDs, mixers)

Job description

Sherwin-Williams is seeking a batch mixer/operator to pre-batch and blend raw materials for industrial/architectural caulk applications, following detailed processing instructions to ensure compositional accuracy.

The role involves operating high-speed dispersers and mixers, weighing and adding materials, and recording lot numbers. Training, ISO 9000 documentation, and ongoing improvements are part of the job.