Production Operator - 1st Shift

The Sherwin-Williams Company; Elkhart (IN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated manufacturing team member to operate and maintain essential equipment for product packaging. This role involves ensuring quality control, collaborating across departments, and maintaining a clean and safe work environment. Ideal candidates will have experience in a manufacturing setting and a commitment to safety and efficiency. Join a company that values your contributions and offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health coverage and generous time off. If you're ready to make an impact in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Health Benefits

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Parental Leave

Vacation Time

Holidays

Qualifications

• 1+ years in manufacturing or distribution facilities preferred.
• Experience with machinery operation and quality monitoring is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain manufacturing equipment safely and efficiently.
• Package and label products according to specifications.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure timely production.

Skills

Manufacturing Equipment Operation

Quality Monitoring

Collaboration

Technical Support

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

High-Speed Dispersers

Filling Machines

Forklifts

Labelers

Job description

This position is an essential part of Sherwin's manufacturing team. This position is responsible for setting up, running and maintain manufacturing equipment to fills and package product into containers for shipment. This position performs various manufacturing tasks as assigned and is responsible for maintaining a safe, clean, and productive working environment.

Additional Information

1st Shift: Monday - Friday, 6:00 am - 2:30 pm

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 paint making control systems and manufacturing equipment such as high-speed dispersers (HSDs), filling machines, pumps, valves, robotics, filling machines, case packers, labelers, and forklifts, etc. in an efficient and safe manner


• Breakdown and clean all equipment including pumps, tanks, valves, and lines


• Package and label filled containers to specifications


• 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 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 dollies, conveyor belts, etc.)