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Production Operator

Sun Chemical

Valparaiso, IN

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
SKILLS
Automation, Automotive Industry, Data Entry, Electricity, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Forklift, Healthcare, High School Diploma, Housekeeping/Cleaning, Identify Issues, LinkedIn, Loading/Unloading, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Negotiation Skills, Organizational Skills, Process Control Engineering, Production Management, Resume Search, Sales, Testing, Twitter
LOCATION
Valparaiso, IN
POSTED
6 days ago
ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION

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. For more information, please visit our website at www.sunchemical.com or connect with us on LinkedIn or Twitter

Title: Production Operator

Location: Valparaiso, IN

Pay: $28.10

Shift: 12 Hours on a 3/4 schedule (Night Shift)

Job Overview:

Under the direct supervision of the Production Supervisor, the Wet End Operator is responsible for monitoring and operating both manual and highly automated production equipment. This person must have the ability and flexibility to perform all operations, including but not limited to liquid material handling, mechanical, electrical, and process automation troubleshooting, and process control testing.

Essential Functions:

These areas of responsibility will include, but not be limited to:
  • 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.
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
Knowledge/Education Requirements:
  • High School Diploma/equivalent required or successfully pass a pre-screening test..
  • Successfully pass a capability test
  • Mechanical ability is helpful.
  • Ability to work independently.

BENEFITS

We offer a range of market-competitive total rewards that include merit increases, paid holidays, Paid Time Off, medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability benefits, 401(k)+match and life insurance. Eligibility of benefit timing may vary.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

It is Sun's policy that applicants for employment are recruited, selected, and hired on the basis of individual merit and ability with respect to the position being filled. Sun prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by applicable law.

Employment agencies are an important component of our talent acquisition strategy, and we value the partnerships we have built with our preferred vendors. We will not accept unsolicited resumes from employment agencies for any employment opportunity. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Sun Chemical or directly to hiring managers in any form without a signed contract on file, and search engagement for that position, will be deemed unsolicited in nature, and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired as a result of the referral or through other means. Additionally, any resume submitted without a contract in place will be considered property of Sun Chemical and no fees will be paid to the agency if the candidate is hired.

About the Company

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Sun Chemical

With annual sales more than $3.5 billion, Sun Chemical has more than 8,000 employees supporting customers around the world. With a network of more than 250 locations in 56 countries, Sun Chemical employees work every day to meet the needs of customers by improving performance on the essentials of business, such as reliable, on-time delivery and consistent product quality.

Sun Chemical’s unparalleled global presence allows for the delivery of local service and support that is customized to the markets it serves. Recognized as a leading source of innovation, Sun Chemical has 10 research and development centers that are committed to creating solutions that improve productivity, create new revenue opportunities for customers, and contribute to a more sustainable future.

In addition to its leadership in inks and pigments, Sun Chemical introduces new solutions that enable marketers to better manage their brand colors, protect product integrity through improvements in packaging, and introduce security features that defend against counterfeiting. Sun Chemical also creates innovations for digital printing applications, including inkjet printing systems for narrow web and corrugated printing as well as inkjet inks.

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. Through our parent company, DIC, we are able to bring the Asia/Pacific region of the world the inks, pigments and synthetic resins customers are looking for. In addition to printing inks and coating materials, DIC’s portfolio encompasses materials and products widely used in cellular phones, computers, optical storage media (including CDs and DVDs) and automobile parts and building materials made from various kinds of resins. For more information, please visit our Web Site at www.sunchemical.com.

Sun Chemical is proud to be an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer for Minorities/Females/ Disabled/Veterans.

COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Chemicals/Petro-Chemicals
FOUNDED
1945
WEBSITE
http://www.sunchemical.com/

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