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# 2027 Quality Accelerated Development Program - Matteson, IL

- **Company:** Sherwin-Williams
- **Location:** Matteson, IL, United States
- **Salary:** $75,000.0
- **Contract:** Internship / Graduate position
- **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Databases, Microsoft Office, Minitab, Microsoft PowerPoint
- **Published:** August 2, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=a1a8684e8407c546

## About the Role

* Must be at least 18 years of age
 * Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status now or in the future
 * Be willing to relocate, as required, upon completion of the Accelerated Development Program
 * Must have experience with Microsoft Office products such as Word, Excel, and Power Point

Preferred Requirements:

 * Have a bachelor's degree in Engineering or Chemistry
 * Quality or R&D Lab work experience
 * Previous Internship/Co-op experience within Sherwin-Williams.
 * Previous Internship, Co-op, or work experience in a related field
 * Leadership experience as demonstrated by your involvement in extracurricular activities on campus or in the community.

## Description

The Quality Plant Chemist ADP is "hosted" by the Global Supply Chain Organizational Development Department, and participants are matched with one of our manufacturing/distribution facilities. Employees will work out of our Matteson, Illinois location and will begin the program either January or July 2027.

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, Position Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, assisting the Quality Manager with assigned tasks and work on continuous improvement projects that will allow them to learn about the many different areas within the Quality function including:

 * Becoming familiar with all Quality systems, tools, processes, metrics, and standards
 * Identify process and formula changes needed for successful manufacturing of existing formulas.
 * Completing the 3 Training Programs
 + Microbial Control Program
 + Institutional Test Methods
 + Minitab & Basic Statistics training
 * Becoming familiar with the New Product Launch/Pipeline Process including:
 + Ship to Hold Audit
 + Test Batches
 + Institutional Calibration Methods
 + Calibration database.
 * Perform routine paint and raw material testing as needed.
 * Learn to use Six Sigma methodologies to determine key areas of improvements in production.


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