Production Operator

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 or connect with us on LinkedIn or Twitter

Shift: 2nd shift 

Overview:  In this role your primary responsibility is to produce high quality inks via batch tickets for our customers. The Production Operator will be responsible for learning machines used in production and all the processes. The key to your success is to produce the best quality product, on-time while practicing safety as a top priority. 

Essential Job Functions:

• Perform all gathering, weighing and packaging duties for the different equipment throughout. manufacturing including the computer control system software.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues and provide input to supervision/management.
• Maintain an acceptable level of housekeeping throughout the facility and participate in 5s activities.
• Perform all duties in such a manner as to maintain a safe working environment for all employees and in accordance with the Quality Management System guidelines, including maintaining proper documentation in all work areas.
• Assist co-workers and promote a team environment while using effective communication skills.
• Other duties as assigned by a supervisor, lead employee, or other member of management.
• We offer a rewarding career with on-the-job training, competitive compensation, advancement opportunities, great benefits, and engaging team culture, all while working for an industry leader.

Minimum Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Knowledge of MS Office
• Ability to repeatedly lift 55 lbs. and stand for long periods of time

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1+ years of experience in a production/manufacturing environment
• Experience with batch manufacturing preferred
• Forklift experience preferred

Drug screen and background check are mandatory if you are offered this position.

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.