Material Handler

The Sherwin-Williams Company; Cary (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental and vision

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Disability coverage

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

The Sherwin-Williams Company in Cary, IL is seeking an Operating Technician / Material Handler to safely operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material handling equipment to move raw materials and finished goods in warehouse and production areas, while keeping a safe, clean, and productive work environment.

This day shift (Mon-Fri, 6:00am–2:30pm) role offers bonus eligibility and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, FSAs, disability, retirement, and generous

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Operate industrial material handling equipment (forklifts, pallet jacks, hand trucks, etc.) safely and efficiently.
• Load and unload trucks with raw materials and finished goods.
• Monitor inventory and assist with quality checks of materials and products.
• Keep tools and work area clean and organized daily.
• Collaborate with other departments to complete production orders on time.

Skills

Material handling

Operating machinery

Quality monitoring

Team collaboration

Safety awareness

Training teammates

Tools

Forklifts

Pallet jacks

Hand trucks

Conveyor belts

Order pickers

Job description

This position is an essential part of Sherwin's manufacturing team. This position is accountable for the safe operation of industrial material handling equipment including forklifts (stand and sit), pallet jacks, and/or hand trucks to move raw materials and finished goods throughout warehouse and production areas. This position performs various tasks as assigned and is responsible for maintaining a safe, clean, and productive working environment.

Additional Information:

Schedule: Day Shift: Monday to Friday, 6:00am to 2:30pm

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 industrial material handling equipment including forklifts (stand and sit), pallet jacks, hand trucks, order pickers, vacu-hoists, drum dollies, conveyor belts, etc., in an efficient and safe manner
• Load and unload trucks with raw materials and finished goods
• Spill cleanup and rework procedures
• 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
• 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 three (3) months of experience working at the Cary, IL site in the Operating Technician Material Handler role.
• 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.)

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