Fill Operator

The Sherwin-Williams Company; South Holland (IL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Bonus eligibility

Paid time off

Job summary

The Sherwin-Williams Company is seeking a manufacturing technician to set up, run, and maintain equipment to fill and package products for shipment. This role includes operating high-speed dispersers, filling machines, pumps, valves, robotics, and labelers, while keeping a safe and clean work environment.

Schedule is 2nd shift, Monday–Friday, 3:00pm–11:30pm. Eligible for bonus and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, FSAs, retirement, and paid time away.

Qualifications

• Must be at least eighteen (18) years old.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future.
• Preferred: at least one year in manufacturing/distribution facilities.
• Preferred: experience monitoring gauges, dials, or machinery indicators.
• Preferred: experience operating packaging equipment such as robotics, filling machines, case packers, or labelers.
• Preferred: experience using material handling equipment (forklifts, pallet jacks, hand trucks, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Operate paint making control systems and manufacturing equipment (HSDs, filling machines, pumps, valves, robotics, case packers, labelers, forklifts).
• Breakdown and clean all equipment including pumps, tanks, valves, and lines.
• Package and label filled containers to specifications.
• Monitor raw materials and finished goods for quality.
• Comply with policies and standard operating procedures.
• Keep equipment logs, perform minor repairs, and report breakdowns promptly.
• Maintain production records and reporting as required.
• Collaborate with other departments to complete production orders on time.
• Monitor and replenish inventory of parts and supplies.
• Provide technical support and training to other team members.
• Contribute ideas to improve or optimize manufacturing procedures.
• Keep tools and work environment clean and organized daily.

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 fill and package product into containers for shipment. This position performs various manufacturing tasks as assigned and is responsible for maintaining a safe, clean, and productive working environment.

Additional Information:

Schedule: 2nd Shift Monday - Friday 3:00pm - 11:30pm

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

This position is eligible for health benefits, such as medical, dental and vision coverage, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), disability coverage, security, retirement and saving benefits. Additional benefits include a generous time away from work package, including personal leave, paid parental leave, medical leave, vacation, and holidays.

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.

• Operate paint making control systems and manufacturing equipment such as high-speed dispersers (HSDs), filling machines, pumps, valves, robotics, case packers, labelers, forklifts, etc. in an efficient and safe manner
• Breakdown and clean all equipment including pumps, tanks, valves, and lines
• Package and label filled containers to specifications
• Monitor raw materials and finished goods for quality
• Comply with policies and standard operating procedures
• Keep equipment logs, perform minor repairs, and report breakdowns in a timely manner
• Maintain production records and reporting as required
• Collaborate with other departments to complete production orders on time
• Monitor and replenish inventory of parts and supplies
• Provide technical support and training to other team members
• Contribute ideas to improve or optimize manufacturing procedures
• Keep tools, equipment, and the work environment clean and organized daily

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 of 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 dollies, conveyor belts, etc.)