Resin Operator

Overview

Resin Operator

Position details:
Category - Manufacturing;
Position Type - W&H;
Remote - No;
Starting From - USD $24.00/Hr.;
Maximum Pay Range - USD $31.80/Hr.;
Shift Time - Wed-Sat 5pm – 5am.

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.

• Responsible for safely operating resin manufacturing and processing equipment to produce quality resins used in paint products. Work under the direction of Resin Leads and the Resin Manager.
• Follow all safety, environmental and regulatory policies, procedures, and guidelines. Use all required safety equipment.
• Maintain cleanliness of work area and equipment.
• Maintain raw material inventory by transferring materials from the warehouse or bulk storage tanks to the Resin process area.
• Process all resins in a properly cleaned reactor. Follow batch instructions and standard operating procedures for adding raw material ingredients to process resins, latex emulsions, and related polymers. Procedures include opening/closing valves, checking gauges, starting/stopping pumps, agitators, fans, and blowers; determine heat/cooling requirements; perform quality checks for proper formula specifications.
• Monitor batch process by taking data readings using electronic information systems and collect batch samples for quality control testing in accordance with guidelines and standard test methods.
• Record data as prescribed. Adjust batch quality as necessary. Calibrate, adjust and monitor lab testing equipment per guidelines.
• After production batch is completed and quality approved, properly filter and transfer material to storage tanks.
• Clean the reactor as prescribed by standard operating procedures.
• Ensure compliance with 5S and facility housekeeping requirements (painting, floor maintenance, relocation of equipment/materials, cleanup of hardened resin and related materials, etc.).
• Adhere to safety, environmental and regulatory guidelines; ensure required safety equipment is available and used. Address safety issues promptly and coach the team on safety expectations.
• Manage hazardous and non-hazardous waste per regulations as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

• High School degree required.
• Prior working experience and knowledge in chemical manufacturing.
• Ability to walk up and down stairs several times during a 12-hour shift; ability to climb ladders as needed.
• Ability to work 12-hour shifts 3-4 days per week and overtime as needed.
• Forklift experience strongly preferred.
• Competency with computerized systems such as MS Office (Excel, Outlook, Word) and SAP.
• Physical requirements:
  
  frequent sitting, standing, bending/twisting; occasional lifting 10-75 lbs.; ability to wear PPE including eye protection, safety shoes, and full-face respirator.
• Job Type: Hourly, non-exempt.

Pay range: USD $24.00 – USD $31.80 per hour.

Compensation Philosophy and benefits include: annual performance-based raises and bonuses, benefits such as Medical/Dental/Vision, 401(k) match, PTO starting at 3 weeks plus holidays and personal days, employer-paid life insurance, tuition reimbursement, and other programs described by the company.

Benefits package details and full program descriptions are available on the company site.

Benjamin Moore is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees, customers, and communities. We support social impact initiatives and a Student Loan Repayment Assistance Program where applicable.

Benjamin Moore is an equal-opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by applicable law. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.