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2026 Quality Intern - Portland, OR at Sherwin-Williams in Portland, OR
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Job Description
The Quality Intern is “hosted” by the Quality Department at one of our manufacturing/distribution facilities, research and technical centers, or headquarters. The identified candidate will start this internship in May of 2026 at our Portland, Oregon site.
Responsibilities
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
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.
Job duties include contact with other employees and access confidential and proprietary information 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 business relationships.
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements
Must be enrolled in a college or university at the time of the internship or co-op program
Must have a minimum overall GPA of 2.8
Must have at least one (1) year of work experience using Microsoft Office products such as Word, Excel and Power Point
Preferred Qualifications
Completing a degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry or related science majors
Have previous Internship/Co-op experience within Sherwin-Williams.
Have previous Internship, Co-op or work experience in a related field
Have previous internship or co-op experience in the Sherwin-Williams Global Supply Chain Division
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
Company
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.
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