Resin Operator

Overview

Company Overview

At Benjamin Moore, our success is attributable to the employees who dedicate their time and talents to the brand and exemplify our core values of openness, integrity, community, excellence, and safety. Benjamin Moore employees enjoy a competitive and well-rounded benefits package, career development options, business resource groups, and opportunities to come together and connect with colleagues. We facilitate growth, development, and purpose for all through an inclusive and engaging workplace.

Join us and be part of a brand that inspires creativity, innovation, and passion while supporting locally owned stores in 65 countries.

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- Sat 5pm - 5am

Communication: The ability to articulate thoughts and ideas clearly and concisely both verbal and written form.

• Practice active listening
• Reframe what has been said to clarify meaning
• Be mindful of body language
• Be clear about the point you are trying to make

Conflict resolution: The ability to manage and resolve conflicts in a constructive and respectful manner.

Problem Solving: The ability to identify and analyze problems and produce effective solutions.

Time management: The ability to prioritize tasks and manage one’s time effectively.

Teamwork: The ability to work collaboratively with others towards a common goal, taking into account different perspectives and strengths.

Responsible for safely operating Resin manufacturing and processing equipment in order to produce quality resins that are used in the manufacture of paint products. Works under the direction of the Resin Leads and the Resin Manager.

Follows all safety, environmental and regulatory policies, procedures, and guidelines.

Uses all required safety equipment.

Maintains cleanliness of work area and equipment.

Maintains raw material inventory by transferring materials from the warehouse or bulk storage tanks to the Resin process area.

Processes all resins in a properly cleaned reactor. Correctly follows batch instructions and standard operating procedures for adding raw material ingredients to process resins, latex emulsions, and all other related polymers. Procedures include, but not limited to, opening and closing valves, checking gauges for material flow and temperature, starting and stopping pumps, agitators, fans, and blowers, determining heat and cooling requirements, and performing quality checks to process resins for proper formula specifications.

Monitors the batch process by taking data readings using electronic information systems, and takes batch samples for quality control testing. Testing is performed in accordance with guidelines and standard test methods.

Records data as prescribed. Adjusts batch quality as necessary, Calibrates, adjusts and monitors lab testing equipment in accordance with prescribed guidelines. After production batch is completed and quality approved, properly filters and transfers material to storage tanks.

Cleans the reactor as prescribed by standard operating procedures.

Must be able to comply with 5S and facility housekeeping requirements (painting, chipping floors, relocation of equipment and raw materials, cleanup of hardened resin and other materials, etc.)

Ensures all safety, environmental and regulatory guidelines and rules are known and followed; all required safety equipment is available and used as prescribed. Promptly addresses issues related to safety and actively coaches and reinforces safety expectations with team.

Manage hazardous and non-hazardous waste per regulations as required.

Other duties as assigned.

High School degree required.

Prior working experience and knowledge associated with chemical manufacturing.

Must be able to walk up and down stairs several times throughout a 12 hour shift as needed.

Must be able to climb ladders as needed.

Ability to work 12-hour shifts 3-4 days per week and overtime as needed.

Forklift experienced strongly preferred.

Competency and confidence utilizing applicable computerized systems such as MS Office Excel, Outlook, Word, SAP

Physical effort and dexterity:

Frequency of physical activity throughout shift:

Frequent sitting, standing, bending/twisting of neck and waist, squatting and kneeling

Occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling objects from floor, conveyor, vehicle, table, or overhead location

Occasional lifting of 10-75 lbs. (1-3+ hours) throughout shift

Ability to wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as eye protection, safety shoes and Full Face Respirator

Job Type: Hourly, non-exempt

Compensation Philosophy

At Benjamin Moore, our brand represents excellence, and we strive to provide a comprehensive total rewards package to match. In addition to a competitive base salary, every exempt and non-exempt role in our organization is eligible for a performance-based annual raise and bonus in recognition of their efforts that contribute to the success of our organization. We conduct regular pay audits using external market data and internal comparisons to ensure our…