
America's Leading Paint and Coatings Innovator
Sherwin-Williams stands as America's largest specialty paint and coatings company, transforming spaces and protecting structures worldwide for over 150 years. Founded in 1866 by Henry Sherwin and Edward Williams in Cleveland, Ohio, this Fortune 500 company has evolved into a global industry leader with more than 64,000 employees across 5,000+ retail locations, 130 distribution centers, and manufacturing facilities spanning multiple continents.
Industry Leadership and Global Impact
With annual revenue exceeding $10 billion, Sherwin-Williams delivers cutting-edge paints, coatings, and innovative solutions that make spaces brighter and structures stronger. The company's commitment to research and development drives continuous innovation in product quality and environmental sustainability, positioning team members at the forefront of manufacturing technology and customer solutions.
Career Growth With Endless Possibilities
- Diverse career paths across retail, manufacturing, distribution, R&D, and corporate functions
- Comprehensive training programs and skill development opportunities
- Leadership advancement initiatives with clear promotion pathways
- Competitive compensation packages with performance-based incentives
- Flexible benefits supporting health, wellness, and work-life balance
Inclusive Culture Where You Thrive
Sherwin-Williams fosters a culture where diverse perspectives drive innovation and success. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, the company values inclusion across all protected statuses, including disability and veteran status. Team members benefit from collaborative environments that encourage creative problem-solving while serving customers and communities globally.
Investment In Your Success
The company's philosophy centers on translating organizational stability and growth into meaningful opportunities for employees. Sherwin-Williams invests in comprehensive rewards and benefits packages, provides flexibility to enhance personal well-being, and creates connections through inclusive teams committed to community impact. With operations spanning from Cleveland headquarters to international markets, employees experience global exposure while building careers that grow with evolving industry demands and personal aspirations.
Mission
Our mission began more than 150 years ago in 1866 when Henry Sherwin and Edward Williams founded the company in Cleveland, Ohio. The duo went on to shape an industry and create a global legacy. That legacy continues on today as we look ahead and continue to innovate our future. With stores, distribution centers and facilities spanning the globe, we're able to deliver the best in paints, coatings and related products to the world. From our headquarters to our 130 distribution centers and more than 4,000 retail locations, we continue to grow in new and exciting ways.
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Jobs for Sherwin-Williams in United States
Sherwin-Williams67002 Andover, KS

Operating Technician Paint Maker 3rd Shift
Description
This position is an essential part of Sherwin's manufacturing team. This position is responsible for setting up, running and maintaining manufacturing equipment to produce paint and coating products consistent with customer requirements. This position mixes and grinds liquids and other raw materials to manufacture paint and coatings, directly impacting the quality and quantity of product produced. This position is responsible for maintaining a safe, clean, and productive working environment.
Additional Information
3rd Shift: Sunday night through Thursday night from 10:00pm-6:30am
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.
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.
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.
- Operate paint making control systems and manufacturing equipment such as high-speed dispersers (HSDs), pumps, valves, battery chargers, drum handling equipment, and forklifts, etc. in an efficient and safe manner
- Prebatch and inspect tickets
- Operate all drop stations and meters (water, TiO2, slurry, etc.)
- Follow batch slip instructions and monitor batch to obtain proper grind or mix
- Measure tanks for yield
- 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 using material handling equipment (for example: forklifts (stand and sit), pallet jacks, hand trucks, order pickers, vacu-hoists, drum dollies, conveyor belts, etc.)
- Have at least one (1) year of work experience mixing or blending raw materials and making a product in an industrial batch process
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