Operator Manufacturing

Sun Chemical; Kankakee (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Sun Chemical is seeking an Operator Manufacturing to join their Kankakee, IL team. This entry-level position involves producing quality pigments and inks, operating production equipment, and ensuring safety compliance. Candidates should have a High School Diploma or GED and be comfortable with material handling equipment.

Benefits

Merit increases

Paid holidays

Paid Time Off

401(k) with match

Qualifications

• Preferred experience in a production environment working with manufacturing equipment.
• Comfortable working with hoists and/or forklifts.
• Drug and background screening is required.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for producing batches of pigments or inks in a safe manner.
• Operating production equipment to produce quality products.
• Complying with all safety procedures.

Skills

Safety Compliance

Material Handling

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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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.

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

Production Operator

Kankakee, IL

$20.00 - $21.00 Per Hour

Job Overview: Our Production Operator is a key team member who helps manufacture our quality inks and pigment products. As a Production Operator, you will become an expert in multiple areas within the production team ranging from receiving and processing raw materials to the operation of various equipment to assist with the manufacturing process, to the quality control of our products, to the customer shipments.

Job Duties:

• Responsible for producing batches of pigments or inks in a safe and efficient manner while adhering to quality requirements.
• Operating production equipment to produce quality products in accordance with standard procedures.
• Complying with all safety procedures and safety training requirements.
• Operating material handling equipment, including hoists and forklifts.
  
  
  

Minimum Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Preferred experience in a production environment working with manufacturing equipment.
• Comfortable working with hoists and/or forklifts.
• Drug and background screening is required.
• LIfting up to 55 pounds
  
  
  

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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