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

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed