Production Operator

Sun Chemical Corporation • Valparaiso, IN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Sun Chemical, a member of the DIC Group, is a leading producer of packaging and graphic solutions, color and display technologies, functional products, electronic materials, and products for the automotive and healthcare industries. Together with DIC, Sun Chemical is continuously working to promote and develop sustainable solutions to exceed customer expectations and better the world around us. With combined annual sales of more than $8.5 billion and 22,000+ employees worldwide, the DIC Group companies support a diverse collection of global customers. Sun Chemical Corporation is a subsidiary of Sun Chemical Group Coöperatief U.A., the Netherlands, and is headquartered in Parsippany, New Jersey, U.S.A.

Requirements

• Must be able to lift 55 pounds repetitively.
• Frequently negotiate stairs and areas covered with floor grating.
• Operates processes using hazardous chemicals.
• Monitors and operates processes using computers.
• Data entry into the computer using Microsoft Excel and Outlook.
• Operate a forklift occasionally.

Nice To Haves

• Mechanical ability is helpful.
• Ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Work safely, following all plant rules, reporting all near misses and unsafe conditions to the supervisor.
• Keep work areas clean and organized.
• Monitor equipment condition and communicate any deficiencies to the supervisor.
• Operation and cleaning of Sludge Press.
• Filling, running, and cleaning the production reactors.
• Transferring pickle liquor into the neutralizer and then through to the dirty and clear liquor tanks.
• Maintain the wastewater equipment, process, and logs.
• Re-feeding of finished goods.
• Assist with unloading trucks.
• Taking samples of product throughout the whole process, and maintaining sample identification.
• Assist the Production Supervisor in troubleshooting and process repairs.
• Follow directions given by the Production Supervisors and Managers.
• Completes any and all other duties, as required or assigned.

Benefits

• merit increases
• paid holidays
• Paid Time Off
• medical
• dental
• vision
• short and long term disability benefits
• 401(k)+match
• life insurance

What This Job Offers

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