Operator Manufacturing

Sun Chemical Corporation; Kankakee (IL); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading producer of packaging and graphic solutions as a Production Operator! In this essential role, you will contribute to the manufacturing of high-quality inks and pigments, ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards. You will operate various production equipment and handle raw materials, making a significant impact on the production process. This innovative company offers a supportive environment where you can grow your skills and be part of a team dedicated to excellence. If you're ready to take on a rewarding challenge in a dynamic industry, this opportunity is for you!

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with match

Life Insurance

Short and Long Term Disability Benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in a production environment preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 55 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Produce batches of pigments or inks adhering to quality requirements.
• Operate production equipment and comply with safety procedures.

Skills

Production Equipment Operation

Quality Control

Safety Compliance

Material Handling

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklifts

Hoists

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.

Title: Production Operator

Location: Kankakee, IL

Pay: $20.00 - $21.00/hr

Shift: Monday - Friday, 2nd Shift, 2 PM - 10:30 PM
Sunday - Friday, 3rd Shift, 11:00 PM - 7:30 AM

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.

Essential Job Functions:

• 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.

Required Education & Experience:

• 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.