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 www.sunchemical.com or connect with us on LinkedIn or Twitter
 

Job Title: Production Operator

Location: Santa Fe Springs, CA

Shift: Day Shift - 8:00 am - 4:30 pm (Monday thru Friday)

Pay: $22.84/hr starting pay, with progressions to 28.55/hr 

 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Review batch tickets – Read, understand and follow.
• Provide samples to lab.
• Pack product into designated containers; labeling containers.
• Report near-miss incidents and improvement opportunities.
• Equipment cleaning, plant cleaning, waste disposal.
• Forklift operation.
• SAP inventory
• Tub washer.
• Gather and weigh ingredients.  (Scale operation)
• Participate on plant teams.
• Stock rotation / Minimization of partial containers.
• Ingredient traceability.
• Operate and trouble shoot mixing equipment.
• Combine ingredients in designated sequence.
• Training others.
• SAP CORK duties &SAP Cycle count duties.
• Preliminary quality checks.
• Wear appropriate PPE at all times & maintain a clean work area and work safely.
• Participate actively in all plant safety initiatives, programs and training session.
• Follow all standard operating procedures with respect to performance of position duties & stays updated on all applicable procedures.

 

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma/GED
• Production experience
• Must be computer efficient.
• Must possess basic math skills.
• Candidates must have demonstrated experience with and knowledge of safety.
• Candidates must possess sound verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be able to work 40 hrs. and overtime. 

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, cr