Operator

Sika; Elko (NV); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k match

Bonuses

Medical benefits

Parental leave

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Floating holidays

Wellness reimbursements

Education assistance

Professional development

Referral program

Job summary

Sika is seeking a Production Operator in Elko, NV. The role executes daily production tasks, adheres to safety and quality standards, and supports continuous improvement within a team environment.

Responsibilities include batch making, packaging, changeovers, and equipment setup. Typical duties require strong attendance, English literacy, and adaptability to overtime and various shifts.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1-2 years’ experience in an industrial environment.
• Must read, write, speak and understand English.
• Good math skills including fractions, decimals and percentages.
• Ability to develop process expertise for troubleshooting.
• Able to maintain excellent attendance and work any shift/overtime.

Responsibilities

• Follow safety, site security and environmental policies.
• Maintain housekeeping to keep areas clean and orderly.
• Follow quality guidelines and report variations.
• Understand and meet the daily production schedule.
• Ensure production processes achieve optimum output rate.
• Setup materials and ensure equipment readiness for batch making.
• Complete SAP order confirmations accurately and timely.
• Perform batch making, packaging, set-ups and changeovers as directed.
• Operate and maintain equipment; assist in preventive maintenance.

Skills

English proficiency

Math skills

Teamwork

Problem solving

Forklift operation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift equipment

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 is a specialty chemicals company with a globally leading position in the development and production of systems and products for bonding, sealing, damping, reinforcing, and protection in the building sector and industry. Sika has subsidiaries in 103 countries around the world, produces in over 400 factories, and develops innovative technologies for customers worldwide. In doing so, it plays a crucial role in enabling the transformation of the construction and transportation industries toward greater environmental compatibility. Approximately 33,000 employees generated CHF 11.20 billion in sales in 2025.

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 is a specialty chemicals company with a globally leading position in the development and production of systems and products for bonding, sealing, damping, reinforcing, and protection in the building sector and industry. Sika has subsidiaries in 103 countries around the world, produces in over 400 factories, and develops innovative technologies for customers worldwide. In doing so, it plays a crucial role in enabling the transformation of the construction and transportation industries toward greater environmental compatibility. Approximately 33,000 employees generated CHF 11.20 billion in sales in 2025.

Job Description

The Operator is responsible for the timely execution of daily production requirements, achieving safety, housekeeping, quality, and rate objectives and participating in continuous improvement activities as directed. The Operator must be able to work independently within the framework of a team while demonstrating a positive attitude.

• Understand and comply with all Sika safety, site security and environmental policies.
• Achieve established housekeeping objectives adhering to established best practices and ensuring work areas are maintained and left in a clean and orderly fashion.
• Execute production processes according to established quality guidelines while reporting process variations in a timely fashion.
• Understand and attain the daily production schedule.
• Ensure that production processes achieve optimum rate-of-output.
• Ensure proper set-up of materials and good operating condition of the equipment prior to executing batch making processes and to assist as directed with the set-up for incoming shifts.
• Complete SAP order confirmations in an accurate and timely manner.
• Execute production activities including batch making, packaging of finished goods, product set-ups and changeovers and other production activities as directed by the Production Supervisor / Manager.
• Operate and maintain equipment according to best practices and assist in preventive maintenance activities and troubleshooting as needed.
• To work with a positive attitude and as a team towards a common goal.
• Guide, assist and train new and temporary employees.
• Lead, participate or support continuous improvement activities as directed by Management.
• Execute other projects or activities to-be-determined as directed by Management.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience: 1 - 2 years’ experience in an industrial 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 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

Perks & Benefits

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

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.

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.

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.