Operating Technician Utility

Sherwin-Williams; Woodburn (OR); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus based on performance

Job summary

Sherwin-Williams is hiring for a 2nd shift production and materials handler in Woodburn, OR. The role involves weighing raw materials, producing glue and compounded products, loading/unloading trucks and railcars, and operating various processing and filtration equipment.

A focus on safety and quality is essential, with opportunities for bonus based on performance. Ideal candidates have at least one year in manufacturing/distribution, experience monitoring machinery, and the ability to work with

Qualifications

• Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without needing sponsorship now or in the future for employment work visa status.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Understand the use and function of all equipment/processing tools to manufacture our products
• Produce glue and compounded products to customer satisfaction and within schedule
• Follow batch instructions to prepare raw materials needed for batches including weighing and mixing
• Assist with inventory of raw materials
• Fill and monitor all bulk storage tubs; ensure that they are filled daily
• Operate polymer filtering equipment, Swecos, cannister filters and filter bags, as well as pumps, valves, scales 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
• Organize and perform general upkeep of Load Back and Scale areas, Hot Room, Receiving Dock Ramp and all raw material areas
• Filter and package finished product to their proper container
• Unloading and loading raw material trucks, railcars, tank wagons, etc.
• Clean and dispose of empty containers in the proper manner as stipulated by Sherwin Williams/EPS
• Assist other Reactor Operators in starting batches and help with clean up
• Perform all shipping and receiving duties
• Perform all other duties assigned as needed

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Safety awareness

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift

Pumps

Batch processing equipment

Job description

Job Description

This position is responsible for minor raw material weighing and staging, glue production, and operation of the tank farm including offloading railcars and trucks into the tank farm. Operators are expected to work with supervisors and reactor operators to complete tasks in an organized and safe manner.

Additional Information

Schedule: 2nd Shift: Monday to Friday, 2:00pm to 10:30pm

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.

Responsibilities

• Understand the use and function of all equipment/processing tools to manufacture our products
• Produce glue and compounded products to customer satisfaction and within schedule
• Follow batch instructions to prepare raw materials needed for batches including weighing and mixing
• Assist with inventory of raw materials
• Fill and monitor all bulk storage tubs; ensure that they are filled daily
• Operate polymer filtering equipment, Swecos, cannister filters and filter bags, as well as pumps, valves, scales 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
• Organize and perform general upkeep of Load Back and Scale areas, Hot Room, Receiving Dock Ramp and all raw material areas
• Filter and package finished product to their proper container
• Unloading and loading raw material trucks, railcars, tank wagons, etc.
• Clean and dispose of empty containers in the proper manner as stipulated by Sherwin Williams/EPS
• Assist other Reactor Operators in starting batches and help with clean up
• Perform all shipping and receiving duties
• Perform all other duties assigned as needed

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 now or in the future for employment work visa status

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.

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
• From retirement to health care, from total well-being to your daily commute—it matters to us.

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.

As a VEVRAA Federal Contractor, Sherwin-Williams requests state and local employment services delivery systems to provide priority referral of Protected Veterans.

Please be aware, Sherwin-Williams recruiting team members will never request a candidate to provide a payment, ask for financial information, or sensitive personal information like national identification numbers, date of birth, or bank account numbers during the application process.