Sherwin-Williams

Facility Pre Batch Operator Blender

Posted on: 7 Feb 2021

Countryside, IL

Job Description

Description

WELCOME TO SHERWIN-WILLIAMS

Sherwin-Williams is the largest paints and coatings company in the world. With $15.8 billion in sales, more than 4,100 stores, and 140 manufacturing and distribution centers worldwide. Our 60,000 employees across the globe are diverse, innovative and passionate. With a variety of rewarding and challenging opportunities, Sherwin-Williams is a great place to launch and grow a career. Find yours and join us today.

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

This position is responsible for the pre-batch of blends and the staging of blended orders. The incumbent supports the facility Blenders in spray-outs, draw-downs and filling customer orders.

* Pre-batch blends and stage products for blended orders.
* Blend custom orders within specified due date.
* Match colors within facility color guidelines
* Custom blend all orders within specific order guidelines (i.e. color, gloss, viscosity).
* Manage batch size within +/- 10% to order size.
* Follow all safety practices as outlined.
* Maintain clean work area as outlined.
* Follow Waste Minimization Plan as outlined.
* Follow PSR Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
* Follow Hazardous Material Handling Procedures
* Make blends of paint as directed.
* Prepare spray-outs and draw-down test panels.
* Assist in preparation of customer orders, including filling and labeling batches as directed.
* Make shade and gloss adjustments as directed.
* Clean and repair store equipment.
* Identify facility/equipment problems and make recommendations.
* Operate all material handling, tinting, mixing and testing equipment in a safe manner.
* Properly store all partial containers to correct inventory location.
* Provide input regarding inventory levels in the warehouse/stockroom.
* Identify potential obsolete/damaged material and handle per established policy/procedures.
* Maintain facility to S-W standards through proper maintenance, repair and housekeeping.
* Assist in the daily clean up of lab, product service room and equipment.
* Follow designated loss prevention, security and safety practices according to policy and correct or report non-compliance of appropriate procedures/policies.
* Take immediate action to contain spillage using hazardous material containment procedures as outlined in the Work Safe Manual, including proper and timely reporting.
* Assist with general warehouse, delivery and customer service duties as needed, including loading and unloading of material, and waiting on customers.
* Know stock limits and be familiar with stock order procedure.
* Assist with physical inventory.
* Help manage PSR expenses as required.
* Other duties as assigned.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

* High school education or equivalent is required.
* Ability to work all scheduled hours as needed.
* Employee must have a valid drivers license.
* 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 tint paint, therefore, 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.
* Employee must be able to operate a computer and communicate via the telephone.
* Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status.

Who we are -

At Sherwin-Williams, we're proud of the company we keep our family of loyal employees. To learn about our company and our culture go to Sherwin.com/careers.

Equal 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, citizenship status, marital status or any other consideration prohibited by law or contract.

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Sherwin-Williams

Cleveland, OH

The Sherwin-Williams Company develops, manufactures, distributes, and sells paints, coatings, and related products to professional, industrial, commercial, and retail customers. It operates in three segments: The Americas Group, Consumer Brands Group, and Performance Coatings Group. The Americas Group segment offers architectural paints and coatings, and protective and marine products, as well as OEM product finishes and related products for architectural and industrial paint contractors and do-it-yourself homeowners.

The Consumer Brands Group segment provides branded and private-label architectural paints, stains, varnishes, industrial products, wood finishes products, wood preservatives, applicators, corrosion inhibitors, aerosols, caulks, and adhesives to retailers and distributors. The Performance Coatings Group segment develops and sells industrial coatings for wood finishing and general industrial applications, automotive refinish products, protective and marine coatings, coil coatings, packaging coatings, and performance-based resins and colorants.

It serves retailers, dealers, jobbers, licensees, and other third-party distributors through its branches and direct sales staff, as well as through outside sales representatives. The company has operations primarily in North and South America, the Caribbean, Europe, Asia, and Australia. As of February 19, 2019, it operated approximately 4,900 company-operated stores and facilities. The company was founded in 1866 and is headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio.

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