2027 Operations Intern - Kankakee, IL

Sherwin-Williams•Kankakee, IL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Operations Intern is “hosted” by the Operations Department at one of our manufacturing/distribution facilities, or headquarters. The identified candidate will start on May 30, 2027 and end July 30, 2027 at our Kankakee, Illinois site.

Requirements

Must be enrolled in a college or university at the time of the internship or co-op program
Must have at least one (1) year of work experience using Microsoft Office products such as Word, Excel and Power Point
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

Nice To Haves

Pursuing a degree in Operations, (e.g Industrial Management, Supply Chain, Engineering Technology, Logistics with concentration in related Operations field, etc).
Have previous Sherwin-Williams Internship or Co-op experience
Have previous experience working in a team-oriented setting including work experience, extracurricular activities, military service, etc.
Be a rising or current junior or senior in college or university at the start of the internship program

Responsibilities

Assist with planning daily work scheduled
Support site safety programs
Work with the filling department as needed
Understand inventory, routing, and shipping procedures
Reviewing the quality of production orders
Special projects as identified by the Operations Manager
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across production processes
Support and participate in employee engagement initiatives and site events to promote a positive and workplace culture
Engage in early career development programming, including workshops, info sessions, and networking opportunities through the GSC Program Team