Material Handler - 2nd Shift

The Sherwin-Williams Company; Holland (MI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift differential $1.00/hour

Bonus eligibility

Job summary

The Sherwin-Williams Company is seeking a Warehouse Associate to safely operate forklifts, pallet jacks and hand trucks, moving raw materials and finished goods through the plant and warehouse.

You will keep logs, perform minor repairs, and help ensure a clean, safe, and efficient working environment, collaborating across departments to meet production schedules.

Qualifications

• Operate forklifts and material handling equipment safely.
• Keep equipment logs and report breakdowns promptly.
• Collaborate with departments to complete production orders on time.
• Monitor inventory levels and replenish parts as needed.
• Provide training and support to team members.
• Maintain a clean, organized work area daily.

Responsibilities

• Move raw materials and finished goods throughout warehouse and production areas.
• Perform minor repairs and log equipment activity.
• Support production by ensuring timely completion of orders.
• Monitor gauges and indicators to ensure proper machinery operation.
• Adhere to safety policies and keep work area orderly.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety compliance

Team collaboration

Technical training

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklifts

Pallet jacks

Hand trucks

Packaging equipment

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

Shift Differential: $1.00/Hour

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.

• 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 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 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.)