Chemical Operator

Sun Chemical Corporation; City of Peekskill (NY); On-site; USD 38,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Merit increases

Paid holidays

Paid Time Off

Medical

Dental

Vision

Short and long term disability

401(k)+match

Life insurance

Eligibility of benefit timing may vary

Job summary

Sun Chemical is hiring a Chemical Operator in Peekskill, NY, to join a 12-hour shift schedule on a 3-2-2-3 cycle. The role involves mixing materials, operating process equipment, handling materials, monitoring instruments, maintaining records, and forklift operation.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, intermediate computer skills, and the ability to lift 55 lbs. Prior chemical plant experience is preferred, with safety and PPE awareness emphasized throughout the role.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or equivalent is required.
• Intermediate computer skills (use of process systems, Internet, email) required.
• Must meet lifting requirements (55 lbs.) and pass physical requirements.
• Self-directed work with minimal supervision.
• Experience in a chemical plant or manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Awareness of chemicals, hazards, safety and health issues (SDS, PPE) is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment and mix/blend materials; monitor gauges and records to ensure batches meet schedule.
• Adjust controls to maintain temperature, pressure and speed.
• Maintain high housekeeping standards on tanks, floors and reactor areas.
• Operate a forklift safely.
• Wear safety equipment and follow Safety, Health and Environmental policies.
• Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

Skills

Computer skills

Self-directed work

Safety awareness

Quality mindset

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift operation

Process control systems

Job description

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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

INVITE-ONLY INTERVIEWS!

Sun Chemical is hiring! We are seeking Chemical Operators to join our team at the Peekskill, NY,location. This event will be invite-only, and the date and time will be distributed by our talent acquisition team after completion of this application.

Title:Chemical Operator

Location:Peekskill, NY

Shift:12-hour shift on a 3, 2, 2, 3 schedule 24/7

Hourly:$27.50-$37.14

Overview:

The Chemical Operator is responsible for mixing/blending of materials, operation of process equipment, material handling, instrument monitoring, record keeping, and forklift operation. Must follow all safety procedures and act in a safe manner at all times.

Responsibilities

• Efficiently operate equipment: adding materials at designated times and observing chemical reactions; monitor gauges, samples and recorders to ensure timely completion of quality batches per production schedule.
• Adjust controls and valves to maintain systems at specified temperature, pressure and speed.
• Maintain housekeeping at excellent levels, keeping the tanks, floor and reactor deck areas clean.
• Required to operate a forklift in a safe manner.
• Wear necessary safety equipment and follow company established Safety, Health and Environmental policies and procedures.
• Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

Requirements

• HSdiploma or equivalent.
• Possess intermediate computer skills (Use computerized process system, Internet, email, etc.)
• Physical strength is required to operate manual process equipment. Must meet lifting requirements (55 lbs.) and pass physical requirements.
• Must demonstrate ability to be self-directed working with minimal supervision
• Experience in a chemical plant or manufacturing environment
• An understanding and awareness of chemicals and their nature, hazards, safety and health issues etc. (SDS's, use of PPE etc.) is beneficial

BENEFITS

• merit increases
• paid holidays
• Paid Time Off
• medical
• dental
• vision
• short and long term disability benefits
• 401(k)+match
• 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.

Note: The base pay range listed is a good-faith estimate of what Sun Chemical may offer to new hires for this position. Actual compensation may vary based on a variety of factors, including the candidate’s knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs), relevant experience, education, certifications, and alignment with the minimum job qualifications. Additional considerations may include prevailing wages in the work location and internal equity within Sun Chemical.