General Production Operator

The Sherwin-Williams Company - Moline, Illinois

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This position will be assigned to various production related tasks, which includes product manufacturing, product filling, and shipping related functions. This position is responsible for assisting the production team successfully achieve its goals and objectives

 

Major tasks include:

Advocate and practice the principals of the Safety program

Participate in plant safety committee meetings and activities

Operate paint making control systems

Operate manufacturing equipment such as HSD’s, pumps and valves

Operate packaging equipment such as robotics, filling machines, case packers, labelers, etc.

Operate forklifts

Unloading of dry and liquid materials

Loading of trucks with finished goods

Monitor quality or product in manufacturing and packaging areas to include OTMIS (off the mill in spec), cycles, fill levels, package appearance, fill weights, and raw material certificate of analysis

Use floor computers for reporting unsafe conditions, calling up order numbers, etc.

Reading and following instructions in all areas of the production floor, manufacturing, packaging, shipping, receiving, etc.

Participate in house keeping activities that are indicative of a safe and clutter free work environment

 

Basic Qualifications:

Must be able to read, write, comprehend and communicate in English

Must have the legal right to work in the country of employment without needing sponsorship now or in the future for employment visa status

Must be at least 18 years of age

Must have access to reliable transportation

Must be able to work overtime with or without reasonable accommodation

 

The successful candidate must also pass a pre-employment background check, physical and drug screen.

 

Preferred Qualifications:

One year of experience working with machinery in a manufacturing environment

Experience operating packaging equipment such as robotics, filling machines, case packers, labelers, etc.

Experience watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly

Experience monitoring the quality of raw materials or finished goods

 

 

Equal 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, citizenship status, marital status or any other consideration prohibited by law or contract.

 

VEVRAA Federal Contractor requesting priority referral of protected veterans.

Shift/Schedule: 2nd and 3rd shift

Pay Rate/Shift Premium:     $0.75/hour


Posted: 30+ days ago

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