Mixer Operator - D Shift Nights

Sherwin-Williams•Columbus, OH

About The Position

The Mixer Operator is an essential member of Sherwin’s manufacturing team, responsible for setting up, operating, and maintaining manufacturing equipment to produce paint and coating products that meet customer requirements. The role mixes and grinds liquids and other raw materials, directly affecting product quality and production volume, while maintaining a safe, clean, and productive work environment. The schedule is D Shift, 6:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m., on a 2-2-3 schedule. The position is eligible for a performance-based bonus under the terms of the Company’s applicable plans. Duties involve interacting with employees, operating heavy machinery, and accessing proprietary information and valuable materials or goods. Sherwin has determined that a criminal-history review is necessary to protect its business, operations, reputation, and the safety of staff, employees, and vendors.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old.
Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without current or future employment visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of experience working in a manufacturing and/or distribution facility.
At least one year of experience monitoring gauges, dials, or other machinery indicators to ensure proper operation.
At least one year of experience operating machinery in a manufacturing and/or distribution environment.
At least one year of experience monitoring the quality of raw materials and/or finished goods.
At least one year of 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 experience mixing or blending raw materials and making a product in an industrial batch process.

Responsibilities

Operate paint-making control systems and manufacturing equipment, including high-speed dispersers, pumps, valves, battery chargers, drum-handling equipment, and forklifts, safely and efficiently.
Prebatch and inspect tickets.
Operate drop stations and meters, including water, TiO2, and slurry systems.
Follow batch slip instructions and monitor batches to achieve the proper grind or mix.
Measure tanks to determine yield.
Monitor raw materials and finished goods for quality.
Comply with policies and standard operating procedures.
Maintain equipment logs, perform minor repairs, and report breakdowns promptly.
Maintain production records and complete required reporting.
Collaborate with other departments to complete production orders on time.
Monitor and replenish parts and supplies inventory.
Provide technical support and training to other team members.
Suggest ideas to improve or optimize manufacturing procedures.
Keep tools, equipment, and the work environment clean and organized daily.