Chemical Process Operator

Sherwin-Williams; Chester (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Job summary

Sherwin-Williams is seeking a Manufacturing Technician to join our production team. You will set up, run, and maintain manufacturing equipment to produce paint and coatings that meet customer requirements, while upholding a safe, clean and productive work environment.

The role involves operating heavy machinery, packaging lines, and coordinating with colleagues. A safety-focused mindset and willingness to learn are essential in a fast-paced plant setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum: eighteen (18) years of age and legal authorization to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
• One year of experience in manufacturing and/or distribution is preferred.
• Experience monitoring gauges, dials or machinery indicators is preferred.
• Experience operating packaging equipment or material handling equipment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Advocate and practice the principles of the Safety program.
• Participate in plant safety committee meetings and activities.
• Filter and screen reactor and process tank batches.
• Operate manufacturing equipment such as HSDs, pumps and valves.
• Operate packaging equipment such as robotics, filling machines, case packers, labelers, etc.
• Monitor quality of product in manufacturing and packaging areas, including specs and assay certificates.
• Read and follow production floor instructions across departments (production, packaging, shipping, receiving).
• Complete paperwork involved in the manufacturing process.
• Operate industrial power lifts per procedure.
• Report unsafe conditions.
• Participate in housekeeping to maintain safety and cleanliness.
• Assist with training of new manufacturing technicians.

Job description

Job Description

This position is an essential part of Sherwin’s manufacturing team. This position is responsible for setting up, running, and maintaining manufacturing equipment to produce paint and coating products consistent with customer requirements. This position performs various manufacturing tasks as assigned and is responsible for maintaining a safe, clean, and productive working environment.

Additional Information

Night Shift: 5:45 PM - 6:00 AM, 2 days on, 2 days off, then working every other Friday, Saturday, Sunday

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.

Responsibilities

• Advocate and practice the principals of the Safety program
• Participate in plant safety committee meetings and activities
• Filter and screen reactor and process tank batches
• Operate manufacturing equipment such as HSD’s, pumps and valves
• Operate packaging equipment such as robotics, filling machines, case packers, labelers, etc.
• Monitor quality or product in manufacturing and packaging areas to include OTMIS (off the mill in spec), cycles, fill levels, package appearance, fill weights, and raw material certificate of analysis
• Read and follow instructions in all areas of the production floor, manufacturing, packaging, shipping, receiving, etc.
• Complete paperwork involved in the course of the manufacturing process.
• Operate industrial power lifts per procedure
• Reporting unsafe conditions
• Participate in housekeeping activities that are indicative of a safe and clutter free work environment
• Participate with training of new manufacturing techs

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 at least one (1) year experience working in a manufacturing and/or distribution facility
• Have at least one (1) year of work experience monitoring gauges, dials, or other machinery indicators to ensure proper operation of machinery
• Have at least one (1) year of work experience operating machinery in a manufacturing and/or distribution environment
• Have at least one (1) year of work experience monitoring the quality of raw materials and/or finished goods
• Have at least one (1) year of work experience operating packaging equipment such as robotics, filling machines, case packers, or labelers, etc.
• 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.)

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/.

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.