Overnight Production Operator

Sika • Lyndhurst, NJ

1d • 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 involves tending manual or semiautomatic systems that process chemical substances into industrial or consumer products, such as sealants, adhesives, primers, and intermediates. The operator will load specified amounts of solid and liquid materials into heating/cooling vessels or blending tanks, and turn valves or set controls to feed materials and start automatic processes. They will observe chemical reactions, monitor gauges, signals, and recorders, and make operating adjustments based on observations or notifications from quality control, supervisors, or other workers. Drawing samples for quality control analysis is also a key part of the role. Additionally, the position requires the use of a forklift to package, palletize, shrink-wrap, and stage Sika products into a staging area or directly onto trucks for transportation. The operator is also responsible for adhering to all safety rules, maintaining good housekeeping, and performing minor maintenance on equipment, workstations, and manufacturing areas, as well as assisting with special projects as assigned.

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

• 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
• Tend manual or semiautomatic systems that process chemical substances into industrial or consumer products, such as sealants, adhesives, primers, and intermediates
• 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 receive notification from quality control laboratory, supervisor, or other workers to make specified operating adjustments
• Draw samples of products for quality control analysis
• With the use of a forklift, package, palletize, shrink-wrap and stage Sika product into a staging area or directly onto a truck for transportation to external warehouses
• Perform other duties of a similar or related level and assist with special projects as necessary or assigned
• Responsible for conformance with all safety rules to maintain plant safety
• Maintain good housekeeping, and 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
• Committed 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
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees