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
 

Title: Production Operator

Location: Minneapolis, MN 

Pay:  Based on experience 

Shift: 7:30am - 3:30pm, Monday- Friday (1st shift) 

  

Job Overview: 

In this role your primary responsibility is to produce high quality Inks for our customers. There are many machines used in the production process. You will be responsible for learning all of the processes and equipment.  Your key role will be to use our PLC driven Human Machine Interface (HMI) equipment to produce high quality ink via batch tickets.  The key to your success will be to produce the best quality product, on-time and practicing safety as a top priority.  

 

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
• Understand SAP inventory
• Tub washer
• Gather and weigh ingredients. (scale operation)
• Stock rotation / minimization of partial containers
• Ingredient traceability
• Operate and trouble shoot mixing equipment
• Combine ingredients in designated sequence
• Training others
• 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 

 

Required Education and Experience:

 

• High School Diploma or GED preferred, or pass a pre-employment screening assessment

• Experience with quality control and safety procedures
• Capable of repeatedly lifting 55 lbs. and standing for long periods of time
• 1+ yrs of experience in a production/manufacturing environment
• Experience with mixing, measuring and/or weighing

 

Preferred Experience:

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

 

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

 

 

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