Job Description

The resin technician position is responsible for manufacturing resin (solvent acrylics and alkyds) and latex products. The total job is made up of four basic job components. The components for the resin technician job are Process Control, Filtering, Process Floor and Loading, and in-process and finished product testing. The person must also participate individually and/or as a group in team settings, employee training, presentations and other activities that are essential to the attainment of the team, plant, and/or site goals.

Additional Information:

Night Shift: 12-hour Shift 7:00 pm to 7:30 am - Pitman schedule

This position is also eligible for bonus based on performance and subject to the terms of the Company’s applicable plans.

Job duties include contact with other employees, operating heavy machinery, and access to proprietary information, raw materials, finished merchandise, and/or other items of value, and such access may be supervised or unsupervised. The Company therefore has determined that a review of criminal history is necessary to protect the business and its operations and reputation and is necessary to protect the safety of the Company’s staff, employees, and vendors.

• Manually clean reactors and all component parts related to breakdown and assembly.
• Monitor and control resin batch through computer system.
• Troubleshoot issues/problems if/when necessary.
• Filter resin batches
• Pre-batch and ensure that all raw materials are correct with amount and sku’s.
• Load raw materials manually or through the computer in control room.
• Tank cleaning and selection appropriate to batch size. Maintaining cleanliness of assigned areas.
• Maintain batch log sheets and all other paperwork for individual batches.
• Follow all health and safety regulations and guidelines, including active participation in SMART and other safety programs.
• Read and understand written processing instructions for various products.
• Perform batch adjustments upon the direction of QC
• Pull samples to test batch as required while batch is in process.
• Wash tanks when batches are completed.
• Pump completed resins to tank farm.
• Remove hazardous waste from latex batches and dispose in proper drums.
• Perform and participate in general housekeeping activities.
• Perform all requirements pertaining to Batch Tracking functions.
• Off-load and load tank wagons of bulk materials.
• Participation towards completion of other related tasks and duties as directed or needed

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

Preferred Qualifications:

• Have prior work experience in the paint or chemical processing industry
• Have familiarity with batch manufacturing processes
• Have experience working with hazardous materials
• Have at least an forklift certification or willingness to obtain certification
• 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 dollys, conveyor belts, etc.)

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.