Overnight Production Operator

Sika • Lyndhurst, NJ

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for the operation of a manufacturing and/or packaging line(s), to ensure maximum production quantity and quality, while supporting the policies, goals, and objectives of the company for an 8 or 12-hour shift. This position reports to directly to Shift Supervisor. Tends manual or semiautomatic systems that process chemical substances into industrial or consumer products, such as sealants, adhesives, primers, and intermediates. Loads specified amounts of solid and liquid materials into heating/cooling vessels or blending tanks. Turns valves to feed liquid and solid materials through equipment units, or sets controls in specified sequence on control panel to start automatic feed. Observes chemical reactions; monitors gauges, signals, and recorders; and receives notification from quality control laboratory, supervisor, or other workers to make specified operating adjustments. Draws samples of products for quality control analysis. With the use of a forklift, packages, palletizes, shrink-wraps and stages Sika product into a staging area or directly onto a truck for transportation to external warehouses. Performs other duties of a similar or related level and assists with special projects as necessary or assigned. Responsible for conformance with all safety rules to maintain plant safety. Maintain good housekeeping, and performs minor maintenance of equipment, workstations and manufacturing areas.

Requirements

• High School graduate
• Able to read, write and comprehend documents in English.
• Able to lift up to 74 lbs repeatedly throughout work shift.
• Able to understand, analyze and resolve technical problems in work area.
• Able to work shift schedule where opening exists.
• Must be able to operate a forklift.
• Pass a Sika proficiency test which will test both reading comprehension and math ability.

Nice To Haves

• Trade school certification in electronics or related field a plus.

Responsibilities

• Operate manufacturing and/or packaging line(s) to ensure maximum production quantity and quality.
• Tend manual or semiautomatic systems that process chemical substances into industrial or consumer products.
• Load specified amounts of solid and liquid materials into heating/cooling vessels or blending tanks.
• Turn valves to feed liquid and solid materials through equipment units, or set controls in specified sequence on control panel to start automatic feed.
• Observe chemical reactions; monitor gauges, signals, and recorders; and make specified operating adjustments based on notifications.
• Draw samples of products for quality control analysis.
• Package, palletize, shrink-wrap and stage Sika product using a forklift.
• Perform other duties of a similar or related level and assist with special projects as necessary or assigned.
• Conform with all safety rules to maintain plant safety.
• Maintain good housekeeping.
• Perform minor maintenance of equipment, workstations and manufacturing areas.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries, aligned with local market benchmarks and the specific scope and responsibilities of each role.
• Compensation is determined based skills relevant to the position, education and/or training.
• Commitment to fair and equitable pay practices in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED