Manufacturing Technician - 2nd Shift

The Sherwin-Williams Company; Richmond (KY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus program based on performance

Job summary

The Sherwin-Williams Company is seeking a manufacturing associate for the 2nd shift (Mon-Thu, 1PM–11:30PM) to operate and maintain equipment for paint and coatings production. You will handle materials, monitor quality, and ensure a safe, clean workspace while supporting production goals.

Responsibilities include running HSDs and other machinery, loading materials, logging production data, and assisting teammates with process improvements. Bonus eligibility applies based on performance.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Experience in manufacturing or distribution preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate paint-making control systems and equipment (HSDs, pumps, valves, robotics, filling machines, case packers, labelers, forklifts).
• Load and unload trucks with materials and finished goods.
• Perform defined manufacturing tasks and monitor quality of inputs/outputs.
• Maintain logs, reports, and production records; report breakdowns promptly.
• Collaborate with other departments to complete orders on time.
• Monitor inventory of parts and supplies; keep area clean and organized.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Machinery monitoring

Packaging equipment

Material handling

Industrial batching

Quality monitoring

Training others

Tools

High-speed dispersers

Robotics

Forklifts

Pumps

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:

Schedule: 2nd Shift Monday -Thursday 1PM - 11:30PM

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.

• Operate paint-making control systems and manufacturing equipment such as High-speed dispersers (HSDs), pumps, valves, robotics, filling machines, case packers, labelers, and forklifts, etc., in an efficient and safe manner
• Load and unload trucks with raw materials and finished goods
• Perform assigned manufacturing tasks
• 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.)
• Have at least one (1) year of work experience mixing or blending raw materials and making a product in an industrial batch process