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
 

Production Operator - Philadephia, PA - Day Shift

 

Under minimal direction, the Production Operator independently operates production equipment in various areas of manufacturing, and is able to fill in for other positions in the plant.  

 

Responsibilities & Expectations:

 

• Read, understand, and follow batch tickets.
• Combine ingredients in designated sequence.
• Provide samples to lab.
• Pack product into designated containers.
• Report near miss incidents and improvement opportunities.
• Waste disposal and equipment and plant cleaning.
• Operate forklift
• Label containers.
• SAP inventory look-up.
• Gather and weigh ingredients.  (Scale operation)
• Operate and trouble shoot mixing and dust collector equipment.
• SAP CORK duties.
• Preliminary quality checks.

• Maintain a clean work area and work safely.
• Participate actively in all plant safety initiatives, programs, training sessions and assist w/training others.

• Follow all standard operating procedures with respect to performance of position duties.

 

Education & Qualification:

 

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Computer efficiency required.
• Demonstrated experience with and knowledge of safety.
• Possess sound verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience in a production/manufacturing environment is a plus.

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 identify, 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