Batchmaker - 3rd Shift

Sherwin-Williams • Moline, IL

7d

About The Position

This position is an essential part of Sherwin’s manufacturing team. The Batchmaker follows detailed processing instructions to pre-batch and blend raw materials to create batches of industrial or architectural colorant. The role performs manufacturing tasks as assigned and helps maintain a safe, clean, and productive working environment.

The schedule is third shift, Sunday through Thursday, 10:00 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. The position is eligible for performance-based bonus subject to the terms of the Company’s applicable plans. It is also eligible for health benefits and additional time-away benefits.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without requiring sponsorship for employment work visa status now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

• At least one year of experience working in a manufacturing and/or distribution facility.
• At least one year of work experience monitoring gauges, dials, or other machinery indicators to ensure machinery operates properly.
• At least one year of work experience operating machinery in a manufacturing and/or distribution environment.
• At least one year of work experience monitoring the quality of raw materials and/or finished goods.
• At least one year of work experience using material handling equipment, such as forklifts, pallet jacks, hand trucks, order pickers, vacu-hoists, drum dollies, or conveyor belts.
• At least one year of work experience mixing or blending raw materials and making a product in an industrial batch process.

Responsibilities

• Select, pull, measure, and stage raw materials for manufacturing.
• Follow batch slip instructions to incorporate raw materials in high-speed mixers to mix and blend batches.
• Make lab adjustments, incorporate approved samples, and maintain raw material samples from daily premixes.
• Operate paint-making control systems and manufacturing equipment, including high-speed dispersers, pumps, valves, battery chargers, drum handling equipment, and forklifts, efficiently and safely.
• 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

• Performance-based bonus, subject to the terms of the Company’s applicable plans.
• Health benefits, including 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
• Education Level: No Education Listed