Operating Technician Pre Batch Material Handler

Sherwin-Williams•Greensboro, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is accountable for the assembly of raw materials per the batch ticket to ensure that specified and approved materials are provided and delivered to the manufacturing floor when needed. The Prebatch Operator is responsible for weighing out the raw materials, labeling them and accurately moving them in the inventory system.

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

At least have three (3) years of experience working in a manufacturing and/or distribution facility
At least have three (3) years of previous experience working with machinery in a manufacturing environment
At least have one (1) year of work experience monitoring the quality of raw materials and/or finished goods
At least have one (1) year of work experience operating mobile power equipment such as lift trucks, tow motors or pallet handling equipment, order pickers, high lifts, forklifts, or cherry pickers
At least have one (1) year experience working in a chemical environment

Responsibilities

Responsible for measuring and/or checking pre-weighted pigments and liquids required by batch card, including operation of computer system.
Execute accuracy in picking raw materials by proper item, weight, and lot number using smart scale.
Maintain the organization and cleanliness of warehouse.
Properly label and return raw materials to correct locations.
Follow directions on batch slips to compound properly and maintain approved order-of-addition.
Capable of handling and moving heavy raw materials e.g. 500-pound drums and 50-pound bags of pigment.
Accurately complete a minimum of averaging 3 raw material picks per hour in a 12-hour shift
Knows procedure for placing hazardous wastes/adding hazardous wastes into satellite accumulation drums and hazardous waste tanks with the proper markings and labels and placing lids on containers.
Ensures lids are properly sealed/fitted on drums, tanks and containers.
Must be able to work a 12-hours a day schedule.
Knows and willingly practices all safety rules and procedures and participates in the plant safety program including the wearing of appropriate safety apparel.
Must be able to work overtime as required, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Must be certified by the Company to operate forklift and equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
Perform all job duties as assigned and directed by supervision or management that may not be listed on this job description.
Perform housekeeping duties as assigned and keeps area and equipment clean.
Properly handle hazardous waste as part of manufacturing operations, maintenance, raw material handling, and clean-up activities, in order to protect personnel, property and the environment.
Follow all EHS (Environmental Health and Safety) regulations and guidelines, including RCRA (Resource Conservation and Recovery Act).
Maintain ISO 14001, and ISO 9001 certifications.
This position will also be classified as a "Hazardous Waste Handler".
Responsible for the direct handling of hazardous waste generated in their area. This includes assuring that wastes are placed into the proper containers, waste containers are properly labeled, waste containers are kept closed except when adding or removing waste and wastes are stored with labels visible and with adequate space.
Responsibilities also include performing emergency response procedures in the event of a hazardous material emergency.
Both initial training for new employees and annual refresher training will consist of the same instruction.
Facility personnel will be trained by corporate instructors (or other representatives trained by corporate instructors to conduct training) via lectures, slides and videotapes in the proper procedures in each of the following hazardous waste areas: hazardous waste identification, use and management of containers, labeling/marking, accumulation area requirements, emergency procedures/ contingency plan, spill response and cleanup
If designated to handle Hazardous Waste 90-day accumulation area, then additional training will be required: DOT HazMat 126F.