Mill Operator

Sherwin-Williams; Homewood (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision

FSAs and disability coverage

Retirement benefits

Generous time away (vacation, holidays

Job summary

Sherwin-Williams is seeking a Mill Operator to operate and maintain horizontal processing mills for architectural and industrial colorants. You will ensure products meet specs, clean and maintain equipment, and monitor processes to run batches safely.

The role requires operating heavy machinery, keeping batch records, and adhering to EH&S guidelines. Training may occur on a different shift, with a bonus program based on performance.

Qualifications

• 18 years of age or older.
• Authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
• 2+ years in manufacturing and/or distribution.
• 1 year operating mobile power equipment (lift trucks, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Manually clean mill and related parts after breakdowns.
• Start batch on mill, monitor and record parameters.
• Troubleshoot horizontal mill issues when needed.
• Tank cleaning and maintaining cleanliness of areas.
• Maintain mill log sheets and maintenance records.
• Operate high-speed mixers for batching.

Skills

Manufacturing exp

Equipment operation

Forklift operation

Tools

Lift trucks

Job description

Job Description

The position of Mill Operator is required to operate and maintain the horizontal processing mills used in the manufacturing of architectural and industrial colorants. Mill Operators position ensure products are processed to meet customer specifications, in doing so, equipment has to be cleaned, maintained and monitored by the operator.

Additional Information

Schedule: Monday - Friday 11:00pm - 7:00am

Training may occur on a different shift than assigned.

This position is also eligible for a 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.

Responsibilities

• Manually clean mill and all component parts related to breakdown and assembly
• Manually start assigned batch on mill, monitor and record designated parameters following batch specific requirements
• Troubleshoot issues/problems with horizontal mill if/when necessary
• Tank cleaning and selection appropriate to batch size. Maintaining cleanliness of assigned areas
• Maintain all related mill log sheets for individual batches
• Maintain mill maintenance records for daily inspections
• Perform mill displacement and media check. Complete documentation
• Operate high-speed mixers for the purpose of mixing batches.
• Follow all E,H&S regulations and guidelines, including active participation in Behavioral Observations and other safety programs
• RCRA Hazardous Waste Management Duties:
• Inspects and maintains site-generated hazardous waste satellite and 90-day areas to ensure compliance with EPA standards and in accordance with provided training
• Ensures proper management and labeling of containers
• Assists the transfer of site-generated hazardous waste to on-site staging areas
• Receives annual hazardous waste training and universal waste training

Qualifications

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 two (2) years of work experience in a manufacturing and/or distribution facility or in an operations environment
• Have at least one (1) year of work experience operating mobile power equipment such as lift trucks, tow motors or pallet handling equipment, order pickers, high lifts, forklifts, or cherry pickers

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/ . Click on "Candidates" to view benefit offerings that you may be eligible for if you are hired as a Sherwin-Williams employee.

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.

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