Production Technician 1

Sun Chemical Corporation•New Brunswick, NJ

3d•$24 - $28•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. Sun Chemical is seeking a Production Technician to join our New Brunswick, NJ facility.

Requirements

Basic computer skills, understanding of electronic batch ticketing (EBT) systems with the ability to learn quickly
Ability to follow directions and work well in a team
Verbal and written communication skills
Math skills and ability to work with percentages
Capable of repeatedly lifting 55+ lbs. and standing for long periods of time
Ability to work on elevated surfaces using stairs or step stools when required.
Ability to work 40 hrs. weekly and overtime
High School Diploma or equivalent certificate (GED)
Forklift Certified
Able to read and understand batch tickets
Basic math skill proficiency
Able to lift 55 pounds
Able to climb stairs/ladders

Nice To Haves

First Aid, AED, and CPR trained a plus

Responsibilities

Measure, weigh, and load pigments and resins into mills according to batch tickets.
Adjust controls to regulate temperature and times of mixtures according to batch ticket and knowledge of equipment (Ball Mills, dryer) and processes.
Observe safety precautions to prevent injuries, accidents, and fires.
Patrol work areas to detect leaks and equipment malfunctions.
Provide and maintain a safe work environment by participating in safety programs, committees, teams, and conducting laboratory and plant safety audits.
Monitor recording instruments, other indicators, and listen for warning signals, in order to verify conformity of process conditions.
Control or operate chemical processes, systems and machines with PLC.
Confer with technical and supervisory personnel to report or resolve conditions affecting safety, efficiency, and product quality.
Draw samples of products at specified stages. Conduct quality control tests to monitor processing and to ensure that standards are met.
Package and label finished products with proper labels in compliance with rules and regulations.
Load and unload trucks, record incoming raw materials.
Pick finished goods for shipping.
Correctly label hazardous and nonhazardous goods per DOT requirements.
Keep production logs.
Clean production equipment and work areas.
Collect hazardous or non-hazardous waste in correctly labeled containers and transfer them to collection areas.
Provide production, progress, or changeover reports to supervisors and coworkers.
General maintenance – grease, lubricate equipment.