Operator Combo

Sun Chemical; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) + match

Paid holidays

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Sun Chemical in Minnesota is seeking a production associate to operate PLC-driven HMI equipment and produce high quality ink via batch tickets. You will learn all processes and equipment to ensure on-time delivery while following safety protocols.

The role requires 1+ year in manufacturing, ability to lift 55 lbs, and familiarity with mixing, measuring and weighing. Shift is 2nd, 10:00am–6:00pm, Monday–Friday, with a focus on quality and safety.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Experience with quality control and safety procedures.
• Capable of repeatedly lifting 55 lbs and standing long periods.
• 1+ years in a production/manufacturing environment.
• Experience with mixing, measuring and/or weighting.

Responsibilities

• Review batch tickets and follow instructions precisely.
• Provide samples to lab as needed.
• Pack product into designated containers and label them.
• Operate PLC-driven HMI equipment to produce ink via batch tickets.
• Perform equipment cleaning, plant cleaning and waste disposal.

Skills

Quality control

Safety procedures

Measurement

Weighing

Batch mixing

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

SAP inventory

Forklift operation

Job description

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.

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

Shift

10:00am - 6:00pm, Monday- Friday (2nd shift)

Job Overview

In this role your primary responsibility is to produce high quality Inks for our customers. There are many machines used in the production process. You will be responsible for learning all of the processes and equipment. Your key role will be to use our PLC driven Human Machine Interface (HMI) equipment to produce high quality ink via batch tickets. The key to your success will be to produce the best quality product, on-time and practicing safety as a top priority.

Essential Job Functions

• Review batch tickets – read, understand and follow
• Provide samples to lab
• Pack product into designated containers; labeling containers
• Report near miss incidents and improvement opportunities
• Equipment cleaning, plant cleaning, waste disposal
• Forklift operation
• Understand SAP inventory
• Tub washer
• Gather and weigh ingredients. (scale operation)
• Stock rotation / minimization of partial containers
• Ingredient traceability
• Operate and trouble shoot mixing equipment
• Combine ingredients in designated sequence
• Training others
• Preliminary quality checks
• Wear appropriate PPE at all times & maintain a clean work area and work safely
• Participate actively in all plant safety initiatives, programs and training session
• Follow all standard operating procedures with respect to performance of position duties

Required Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or GED preferred, or pass a pre-employment screening assessment
• Experience with quality control and safety procedures
• Capable of repeatedly lifting 55 lbs. and standing for long periods of time
• 1+ yrs of experience in a production/manufacturing environment
• Experience with mixing, measuring and/or weighting

Preferred Experience

• 1+ years of experience in a production/manufacturing environment
• Experience with batch manufacturing

Drug screen and background check are mandatory if you are offered this position.

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.