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Chemical Operator

Sun Chemical

Wilmington (DE)

On-site

USD 40,000 - 60,000

Full time

30+ days ago

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Job summary

Join a leading company in chemical manufacturing as a Chemical Operator. This entry-level position involves ensuring safe production through adherence to SOPs, troubleshooting equipment, and assisting in training new employees. The role offers competitive benefits including paid time off and health insurance.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) with match

Life insurance

Qualifications

2+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
Good understanding of 5S, visual management, KPI’s and standard work.
Able to routinely lift 50 lbs. and pass pre-employment physical testing.

Responsibilities

Responsible for completing production activities to ensure safe production.
Troubleshooting and completing accurate production reporting.
Assisting with on-the-job training for new employees.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Organizational skills

Troubleshooting

Education

HS Diploma/Equivalent

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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

POSITION OVERVIEW: The Chemical Operator is responsible for completing production activities to ensure safe production through the execution of SOP’s and manufacturing procedures. The Chemical Operator

is responsible for troubleshooting, completing accurate production reporting, and assisting with on-

the-job training for new employees in the assigned operating area.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS :

Daily work with analytical and mechanical equipment, ability to understand and troubleshoot

equipment.

Work independently using SOP’s and work instructions.
Willingness and ability to work overtime beyond normally scheduled work hours.
Operating material handling equipment, including hoists and forklifts.
Maintain excellent housekeeping practices throughout the workplace.
Maintain detailed production and QC records.
Communicate all problems or difficulties to supervision.
Maintain and update necessary records, use basic computer programs, learn and maintain

computer skills to support programs.

Enter and work within confined spaces.
Wear necessary safety equipment and follow company established Safety, Health and

Environmental policies and procedures.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

HS Diploma/Equivalent
2+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment
Able to routinely lift 50 lbs. and pass pre-employment physical testing
Good understanding of 5S, visual management, KPI’s and standard work
Excellent interpersonal communication and organizational skills
Knowledge of or ability to learn operating with DCS and PLC interfaces

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Six Sigma, Lean training certification
Batch Chemical Operations
Working in a PSM regulated environment
Film Coating Operations

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 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.

Seniority level

Seniority level
Entry level

Employment type

Employment type
Full-time

Job function

Job function
Management and Manufacturing
Industries
Chemical Manufacturing

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