Batchmaker/Mixer - 2nd Shift

Sherwin-Williams • Elkhart, IN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is an essential part of Sherwin’s manufacturing team, responsible for setting up, running, and maintaining manufacturing equipment to produce paint and coating products consistent with customer requirements. The role involves mixing and grinding liquids and other raw materials to manufacture paint and coatings, directly impacting product quality and quantity. The Batchmaker/Mixer is also responsible for maintaining a safe, clean, and productive working environment. The position operates on a 2nd Shift, Monday through Friday from 1:00 PM to 9:30 PM, and includes a shift premium. It is eligible for performance-based bonuses and a comprehensive benefits package, including health, disability, retirement, and generous time off. Job duties involve interaction with other employees, operation of heavy machinery, and access to valuable company assets, which may be supervised or unsupervised. A criminal history review is conducted to protect the business, its operations, reputation, and the safety of staff, employees, and vendors.

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

Nice To Haves

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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

Benefits

• eligible for bonus based on performance
• health benefits, such as medical, dental and vision coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• disability coverage
• security, retirement and saving benefits
• generous time away from work package, including personal leave, paid parental leave, medical leave, vacation, and holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees