Batch Operator

Sika; Kentucky; On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k match

Health, dental & vision benefits

Life insurance

Disability insurance

PTO & holidays

Wellness reimbursements

Education assistance

Professional development opportunities

Employee referral program

Job summary

Sika Corporation seeks a Batch Operator at the Marion Plant to manage daily chemistry processes, achieving safety, quality, and productivity targets. The role requires independent work within a team, with training provided to new staff and temporary workers.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in manufacturing, a high school diploma or GED, solid math skills, and ability to operate forklifts. Shift flexibility and strong teamwork are essential for success at this facility.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 3+ years in an industrial/manufacturing environment.
• Must be able to read, write, speak and comprehend English.
• Must have good math skills, including fractions, decimals and percentages.
• Must develop process expertise to facilitate troubleshooting.
• Excellent attendance record.
• Flexible to work any shift and overtime as needed.
• Self-motivated with strong teamwork.
• Must be able to operate a forklift and other equipment as trained.

Responsibilities

• Actively participate in the plant's Sika SAFE Program.
• Maintain safety and housekeeping standards in the work area.
• Operate packaging equipment to meet specifications.
• Support safety, quality, and productivity goals.
• Perform inventory checks of raw and packaging materials.
• Operate and monitor mixing equipment within SOPs.
• Ensure proper documentation of mixing processes.
• Train and guide new or temporary employees.
• Use SAP/PLC software and troubleshoot as needed.

Skills

Batch operations

Safety program

SAP

PLC

Forklift operation

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

PLC programs

Job description

With more than 100 years of experience, Sika is a worldwide innovation and sustainability leader in the development and production of systems and products for commercial and residential construction, as well as the transportation, marine, automotive, and renewable energy manufacturing industries.

Sika has subsidiaries in 102 countries around the world and, in over 400 factories, produces innovative technologies for customers worldwide. In doing so, it plays a crucial role in the transformation of the construction and transportation sector toward greater environmental compatibility. With more than 34,000 employees, the company generated sales of CHF 11.76 billion in 2024.

Sika fosters a culture of entrepreneurship, empowering each individual to make decisions, learn from experiences, and shape their own career path. The safety and well-being of employees are top priorities at Sika, with a strong commitment to open communication and maintaining a safe workplace. In addition, Sika actively contributes to the community and promotes sustainability by giving back, minimizing environmental impact, and embracing social responsibility.

Job Description

Broad Function and Purpose of Position

Batch Operators are responsible for the daily operation of complex chemistry processes at the Marion Plant. Batch Operators execute daily production requirements, achieving safety, housekeeping, quality, rate objectives and participating in continuous improvement activities as directed. Batch Operators must be able to work independently within the framework of a team while demonstrating a positive attitude.

Specific Responsibilities

• Actively participate in the plants Sika SAFE Program.
• Understand, comply, and regularly inspect the work area to ensure all safety policies and practices are followed and a high degree of industrial housekeeping is maintained at all times.
• Oversee and operate packaging equipment to ensure that all area specific functions conform to process and procedure specifications.
• Drive cultural change and initiatives which emphasize safety, communication, co-operation, development, teamwork, environmental compliance, quality, productivity and waste elimination.
• Perform inventory check of raw materials and packaging materials for daily production schedule.
• Oversee and operate mixing equipment to ensure that all area specific functions conform to process and procedure specifications.
• Ensure mixing equipment is running smoothly, within validated parameters, and in compliance with SOP’s.
• Ensure mixing processes are carried out and documented within a high level of compliance including but not limited to order of addition, mixing times, and other designated set points.
• Performs line change overs and simple-to-moderate equipment adjustments and troubleshooting.
• Understand, comply, and ensure that packaged products meet quality standards of customers including but not limited to product weight tolerances, overall appearance, DOT Labeling, and batch/identification numbers.
• Uses PLC and observes flowmeters and pressure gauges, turn valves, and start pumps to transfer fluid chemicals to or from specified tanks and to processing areas.
• Guide, assist and train new and temporary employees.
• Demonstrates ability to use a computer and various computer programs including SAP and PLC programs.
• To execute other projects or activities to-be-determined as directed by Plant Leadership.

Qualifications

Qualifications/Experience

• Education: High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience: 3+ year experience in an industrial environment/manufacturing environment.
• Must be able to read, write, speak and comprehend English.
• Must have good math skills, including the ability to work with fractions, decimals and percentages.
• Must have the ability to develop process expertise in order to facilitate troubleshooting.
• Must be able to maintain an excellent attendance record.
• Must be flexible to work any shift and overtime as business requires.
• Must be self-motivated and able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Must be able to operate a forklift and other equipment as trained.

Additional Information

• 401k with Generous Company Match
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Paid time off, paid holidays
• Wellness/Fitness Reimbursements
• Education Assistance
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Employee Referral Program & More!

Sika Corporation is committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals that apply. As an equal opportunity employer Sika will consider all qualified applicants without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, or other protected characteristics.

We offer competitive salaries, aligned with local market benchmarks and the specific scope and responsibilities of each role. Compensation is determined based skills relevant to the position, education and/or training. We are committed to fair and equitable pay practices in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.