Job Description

Sherwin-Williams, founded in 1866, is a global leader in paints and coatings industry with $18 billion in sales and 140 manufacturing - distribution centers worldwide. We employ over 60,000 people across all regions embracing and celebrating our diversity. Our people are behind the strength of our success. When you embark on a career at Sherwin-Williams, we invest and support you in life + career + connection.

Blending operator blends stains, paints and colorants according to blending formulas within specified due date according to company ERP system, tints material as per customer’s orders, does color/shade matching, keeps retain samples and batch wise data’s in lab for future references. The whole blending process must be done in accordance to company safety rules, minimalization of waste and losses and company housekeeping rules. The position represents also a support for sales-technicians in blending testing samples.

Responsibilities

• Blend custom orders within specified due date according precise mixing formula
• Match colors within facility color guidelines
• Custom blend all orders within specific order guidelines (i.e. color, gloss, viscosity).
• Manage batch size
• Follow all safety practices as outlined, avoiding EHS hazards by proper PPE
• Follow Waste Minimization Plan
• Follow Hazardous Material Handling Procedures
• Prepare custom stain orders and custom wood finish orders to include blending initial batch, taking active part in shade adjustments, filling and labeling batches.
• Prepare wood step panels and spray-outs if needed/after proper training
• Establish and maintain accurate customer work order files, formulas and retains.
• Ensure customers’ quality and service expectations are met.
• Clean and repair store equipment.
• Identify equipment/facility 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 daily clean up of mixing room and equipment.
• Maintain facility to S-W standards through proper maintenance, repair and housekeeping.
• 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 materials containment procedures, including proper and timely reporting.
• Assist with general warehouse, delivery and customer service duties as needed, including loading and uploading of material and waiting on customers.
• Know stock limits and be familiar with stock order procedures.
• Assist with yearly stock-take.
  
  

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• Assist with yearly stock-take.
  
  

Qualifications

Minimum 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
• Must have at least one (1) year of work experience operating machinery in a manufacturing and/or distribution environment
  
  

About Us

At Sherwin-Williams, our purpose is to inspire and improve the world by coloring and protecting what matters. Our paints, coatings and innovative solutions make the places and spaces in our world brighter and stronger. Your skills, talent and passion make it possible to live this purpose, and for customers and our business to achieve great results. Sherwin-Williams is a place that takes its stability, growth and momentum and translates it to possibility for our people. Our people are behind the strength of our success, and we invest and support you in:

Life … with rewards, benefits and the flexibility to enhance your health and well-being

Career … with opportunities to learn, develop new skills and grow your contribution

Connection … with an inclusive team and commitment to our own and broader communities

It's all here for you... let's Create Your Possible

At Sherwin-Williams, part of our mission is to help our employees and their families live healthier, save smarter and feel better. This starts with a wide range of world-class benefits designed for you. From retirement to health care, from total well-being to your daily commute—it matters to us. A general description of benefits offered can be found at http://www.myswbenefits.com/ . Click on “Candidates” to view benefit offerings that you may be eligible for if you are hired as a Sherwin-Williams employee.

Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case and will impact where actual compensation may fall within the stated wage range. The wage range listed for this role takes into account the wide range of factors considered in making compensation decisions including skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. The wage range, other compensation, and benefits information listed is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws including with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act where applicable.

Sherwin-Williams is proud to be an Equal Employment 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, marital status or any other consideration prohibited by law or by contract.

As a VEVRAA Federal Contractor, Sherwin-Williams requests state and local employment services delivery systems to provide priority referral of Protected Veterans.

Please be aware, Sherwin-Williams recruiting team members will never request a candidate to provide a payment, ask for financial information, or sensitive personal information like national identification numbers, date of birth, or bank account numbers during the application process.