Utility Technician - D Shift Nights

Sherwin-Williams • Columbus, OH

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Utility Technician supports day-to-day operations at the Columbus Plant under general supervision. The work involves routine tasks that require some independent judgment when making minor decisions. The employee works the assigned shift, which may include day or night shifts, and supports employees across facility departments. The listed schedule is D Shift, 6:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m., on a 2-2-3 schedule. The position is eligible for a performance-based bonus subject to the terms of the Company’s applicable plans.

The role includes cleaning process vessels and filling equipment, moving materials and finished goods, assisting with shipping and receiving, and maintaining orderly work areas. The employee may operate heavy cleaning machinery and must be certified by the Company to operate forklifts and equipment safely and efficiently.

The position is classified as a Hazardous Waste Handler and includes direct handling of hazardous waste, compliance with environmental and safety requirements, and participation in hazardous-material emergency response procedures. Training includes hazardous-waste identification and management, container labeling, accumulation-area requirements, emergency procedures, spill response, and cleanup. Additional DOT HazMat 126F training is required if designated to handle a Hazardous Waste 90-day accumulation area.

The position involves contact with other employees, operation of heavy machinery, and access to proprietary information, raw materials, finished merchandise, and other items of value. The Company states that a criminal-history review is necessary to protect its business, operations, reputation, and the safety of staff, employees, and vendors.

Requirements

• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without requiring sponsorship for employment work visa status now or in the future.
• Have at least one year of work experience in a manufacturing or distribution facility.

Nice To Haves

• At least one year of experience operating machinery in a manufacturing and/or distribution environment.
• At least one year of experience operating packaging equipment such as robotics, filling machines, case packers, or labelers.
• At least one year of experience monitoring gauges, dials, or other machinery indicators to ensure proper operation.
• At least one year of experience monitoring the quality of raw materials and/or finished goods.
• At least one year of experience operating a forklift.
• At least one year of experience working in a chemical environment.

Responsibilities

• Clean process vessels.
• Perform drum/tote offs when necessary.
• Load recycling trailers.
• Manually clean pumps, tanks, valves, and associated parts used in breakdown and assembly of filling equipment, and maintain area cleanliness.
• Operate heavy cleaning equipment when needed, such as scrubbing machines, high-speed buffers, or wet and dry vacuums.
• Identify cleaning problems and determine appropriate remedies.
• Work a 12-hour-per-day schedule.
• Follow safety rules and procedures, participate in the plant safety program, and wear appropriate safety apparel.
• Support the filling department by providing packaging and removing finished goods.
• Assist with daily tasks in the shipping and receiving department.
• Obtain Company certification to operate forklifts and equipment safely and efficiently.
• Perform assigned housekeeping duties and keep work areas and equipment clean.
• Perform all tasks in compliance with the MCP program.
• Repack raw materials for shipment to customers.
• Handle hazardous waste generated through manufacturing operations, maintenance, raw-material handling, and cleanup to protect personnel, property, and the environment.
• Follow EHS regulations and guidelines, including RCRA.
• Maintain ISO 14001 and ISO 9001 certifications.
• Directly handle hazardous waste generated in the employee’s area, ensuring it is placed in appropriate containers; containers are properly labeled and kept closed except when waste is added or removed; and stored waste has visible labels and adequate space.
• Perform emergency response procedures in the event of a hazardous-material emergency.
• Complete initial and annual refresher training in hazardous-waste procedures.
• Complete additional DOT HazMat 126F training if designated to handle the Hazardous Waste 90-day accumulation area.

Benefits

• Eligible for a performance-based bonus, subject to the terms of the Company’s applicable plans.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed