Mixer Operator - B Shift

Sherwin-Williams; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Sherwin-Williams in Columbus, OH is seeking a production operator to set up, run, and maintain manufacturing equipment to produce paint and coating products in accordance with customer specifications.

The role involves operating heavy machinery, performing prebatch checks, monitoring batch processes, and ensuring quality of both raw materials and finished goods while maintaining a safe, clean work environment. This is a full-time on-site position with potential for performance-based bonuses.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year in manufacturing or distribution facility.
• Experience monitoring gauges, dials or machine indicators.
• Experience operating machinery in manufacturing/distribution environment.
• Experience monitoring quality of raw materials and finished goods.
• Experience using material handling equipment (forklifts, pallet jacks, etc.).
• Experience mixing or blending raw materials in an industrial batch process.

Responsibilities

• Operate paint-making control systems and manufacturing equipment safely and efficiently.
• Prebatch and inspect tickets.
• Follow batch slip instructions and monitor batch to proper grind or mix.
• Measure tanks for yield.
• Maintain production records and logs.
• Provide technical support and training to team members.
• Collaborate with departments to complete production orders on time.

Skills

Heavy machinery operation

Forklift operation

Quality monitoring

Batch processing

Tools

HSDs

Pumps

Valves

Drum handling equipment

Forklifts

Job description

This position is an essential part of Sherwin's manufacturing team. This position is responsible for setting up, running and maintaining manufacturing equipment to produce paint and coating products consistent with customer requirements. This position mixes and grinds liquids and other raw materials to manufacture paint and coatings, directly impacting the quality and quantity of product produced. This position is responsible for maintaining a safe, clean, and productive working environment.

Job duties include contact with other employees, operating heavy machinery, and access to proprietary information, raw materials, finished merchandise, and/or other items of value, and such access may be supervised or unsupervised. The Company therefore has determined that a review of criminal history is necessary to protect the business and its operations and reputation and is necessary to protect the safety of the Company's staff, employees, and vendors.

Additional Information

Night B Shift: 2-2-3 Schedule, 6:00pm to 6:00am

This position is also eligible for bonus based on performance and subject to the terms of the Company's applicable plans.

Job duties include

• 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
• Prebatch and inspect tickets
• Operate all drop stations and meters (water, TiO2, slurry, etc.)
• Follow batch slip instructions and monitor batch to obtain proper grind or mix
• Measure tanks for yield
• 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 the 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 of 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 dollies, 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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