Prebatch Material Handler - Nights B Shift

Sherwin-Williams Co.; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus eligibility

Job summary

The Prebatch Operator at Sherwin-Williams in Columbus, OH, is responsible for assembling and weighing raw materials per batch tickets, labeling materials, and updating the inventory system to ensure timely delivery to the manufacturing floor.

Key duties include operating forklifts and material handling equipment, maintaining warehouse organization, following batch guidelines, and adhering to safety procedures.

Qualifications

• Must have at least 1 year of experience in a manufacturing facility.
• Must adhere to safety rules and procedures including EHS guidelines.
• Ability to operate in a 12-hour night shift and handle heavy materials.

Responsibilities

• Measure and check pre-weighted pigments and liquids per batch card using computer system.
• Accurately pick raw materials by item, weight, and lot number.
• Maintain warehouse organization and cleanliness.
• Label and return raw materials to correct locations.
• Follow batch slips to correctly compound and add materials in order.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Safety awareness

Quality monitoring

Tools

Forklift certification

Material handling equipment

Job description

Job Description

This position is accountable for the assembly of raw materials per the batch ticket to ensure that specified and approved materials are provided and delivered to the manufacturing floor when needed. The Prebatch Operator is responsible for weighing out the raw materials, labeling them and accurately moving them in the inventory system.

Job Description

This position is accountable for the assembly of raw materials per the batch ticket to ensure that specified and approved materials are provided and delivered to the manufacturing floor when needed. The Prebatch Operator is responsible for weighing out the raw materials, labeling them and accurately moving them in the inventory system.

Additional Information

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

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

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.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for measuring and/or checking pre-weighted pigments and liquids required by batch card, including operation of computer system
• Execute accuracy in picking raw materials by proper item, weight, and lot number using smart scale
• Maintain the organization and cleanliness of warehouse
• Properly label and return raw materials to correct locations
• Follow directions on batch slips to compound properly and maintain approved order-of-addition
• Capable of handling and moving heavy raw materials e.g. 500-pound drums and 50-pound bags of pigment
• Accurately complete a minimum of averaging 3 raw material picks per hour in a 12-hour shift
• Knows procedure for placing hazardous wastes/adding hazardous wastes into satellite accumulation drums and hazardous waste tanks with the proper markings and labels and placing lids on containers
• Ensures lids are properly sealed/fitted on drums, tanks and containers
• Knows and willingly practices all safety rules and procedures and participates in the plant safety program including the wearing of appropriate safety apparel
• Must be certified by the Company to operate forklift and equipment in a safe and efficient manner
• Perform all job duties as assigned and directed by supervision or management that may not be listed on this job description
• Perform housekeeping duties as assigned and keeps area and equipment clean
• Properly handle hazardous waste as part of manufacturing operations, maintenance, raw material handling, and clean-up activities, in order to protect personnel, property and the environment
• Follow all EHS (Environmental Health and Safety) regulations and guidelines, including RCRA (Resource Conservation and Recovery Act)
• Maintain ISO 14001, and ISO 9001 certifications
• This position will also be classified as a "Hazardous Waste Handler"
  • Responsible for the direct handling of hazardous waste generated in their area. This includes assuring that wastes are placed into the proper containers, waste containers are properly labeled, waste containers are kept closed except when adding or removing waste and wastes are stored with labels visible and with adequate space. Responsibilities also include performing emergency response procedures in the event of a hazardous material emergency
  • Both initial training for new employees and annual refresher training will consist of the same instruction. Facility personnel will be trained by corporate instructors (or other representatives trained by corporate instructors to conduct training) via lectures, slides and videotapes in the proper procedures in each of the following hazardous waste areas: hazardous waste identification, use and management of containers, labeling/marking, accumulation area requirements, emergency procedures/ contingency plan, spill response and cleanup
  • If designated to handle Hazardous Waste 90-day accumulation area, then additional training will be required: DOT HazMat 126F

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
• Must have at least one (1) year of experience working in a manufacturing facility

Preferred Qualifications

• Have at least three (3) years of experience working in a manufacturing facility
• Have at least three (3) years of experience working with machinery in a manufacturing facility
• 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, vacuum-hoists, drum dollies, conveyor belts, etc.)
• Have prior work experience in the paint or chemical processing industry

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

It's all here for you… let's Create Your Possible

At Sherwin-Williams, part of our mission is to help our employees and their families live healthier, save smarter and feel better. This starts with a wide range of world-class benefits designed for you. From retirement to health care, from total well-being to your daily commute—it matters to us. A general description of benefits offered can be found at http://www.myswbenefits.com/ . Click on “Candidates” to view benefit offerings that you may be eligible for if you are hired as a Sherwin-Williams employee.

Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case and will impact where actual compensation may fall within the stated wage range. The wage range listed for this role takes into account the wide range of factors considered in making compensation decisions including skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. The wage range, other compensation, and benefits information listed is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws including with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act where applicable.

Sherwin-Williams is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, pregnancy, genetic information, creed, marital status or any other consideration prohibited by law or by contract.

As a VEVRAA Federal Contractor, Sherwin-Williams requests state and local employment services delivery systems to provide priority referral of Protected Veterans.

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.