Production Operator - Lead Blender

Sherwin-Williams; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Sherwin-Williams Earth City plant is seeking a Production Operator - Lead Blender to prepare and blend customer orders, run shade adjustments, and label batches, while keeping precise records of work orders and formulas.

You will operate and maintain color matching and mixing equipment, follow SOPs and safety procedures, and assist in training Facility Pre-Batch Blending Operators and Facility Color Blenders.

Qualifications

• Must read, write and communicate in English.
• Able to distinguish chromatic colors.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs; up to 100 lbs occasionally.
• Able to wear a respirator and tolerate paint odors.
• Authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Prepare customer orders, including blending initial batch and labeling batches.
• Make shade and gloss adjustments to meet requirements.
• Ensure quality and service expectations are met.
• Provide input regarding inventory levels in the warehouse/stockroom.
• Follow SOPs and safety practices.
• Assist with training and supervision of Facility Pre-Batch Blending Operators and Facility Color Blenders.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

English literacy

Color vision

Manual lifting

Shift flexibility

Safety awareness

Tools

Material handling equipment

Heavy machinery operation

Job description

Job Description

The Production Operator - Lead Blender will conduct paint draw-downs and prepare and blend customer orders to meet their specifications, while maintaining detailed records of their work orders and formulas. This position is responsible for the operation and maintenance of all color matching and mixing equipment.

Key Information

• Location: 4207 Earth City Expressway, Earth City, MO 63045
• Schedule: Full-time, Monday - Friday, 7:00am - 3:30pm
• Compensation: $23.75 - $30.85 hourly

Responsibilities

• Prepare customer orders, including blending initial batch, making shade adjustments, filling and labeling batches.
• Make shade and gloss adjustments to meet customer requirements.
• Ensure customers’ quality and service expectations are met.
• Provide input regarding inventory levels in the warehouse/stockroom.
• Follow all safety practices as outlined.
• Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
• Follow Hazardous Material Handling Procedures.
• Assist with the training and supervision of Facility Pre-Batch Blending Operators and Facility Color Blenders as directed.
• Other duties as assigned

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.

Qualifications

• Ability to work all scheduled hours as needed.
• Employee must have reliable transportation.
• Employee may be required to retrieve material from shelves and lift and carry up to 50lbs and up to 100 lbs. on occasion.
• Must be able to read, write, comprehend and communicate in English.
• Must be able to distinguish one or more chromatic colors.
• Employee must be able to tolerate non-toxic paint odors and be able to wear a respirator as required.
• Employee must be able to operate a hand truck and/or material handling equipment.
• Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status.

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
• 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/.

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.