Overnight Production Operator

Sika Corporation; Lyndhurst (NJ); On-site; USD 27,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Sika Corporation in Lyndhurst, New Jersey, is seeking a manufacturing associate to operate one or more production or packaging lines on either an 8- or 12-hour shift. You will load materials, monitor processes, take samples for QA, and assist with equipment maintenance while following safety policies.

The role requires English literacy, the ability to lift up to 74 lbs, and forklift operation. The position offers hourly compensation of 19.40 to 20.10 USD, with competitive benefits and

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent; electronics/trade certs are a plus.
• Ability to read, write, and comprehend English.
• Ability to lift up to 74 lbs repeatedly during shift.
• Able to read and interpret instructions and charts.
• Forklift operation required and safety training completed.
• Willing to work 8- or 12-hour shifts as needed.

Responsibilities

• Operate manufacturing and/or packaging lines to maximize output.
• Load materials, feed into vessels, and monitor equipment controls.
• Draw samples for quality control and report variances.
• Package, palletize, and stage product for transport.
• Maintain safety, housekeeping, and perform minor equipment upkeep.

Skills

English literacy

Forklift operation

Lifting 74 lbs

Problem solving

Shift flexibility

Education

High School diploma

Job description

• Compensation: USD 19.4 - USD 20.1 - hourly

Company 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 chemical 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 CHF11.20 billion in sales in 2025.

Job Description

Responsible for the operation of a manufacturing and/or packaging line(s), to ensure maximum production quantity and quality, while supporting the policies, goals, and objectives of the company for an 8 or 12-hour shift. This position reports to directly to Shift Supervisor.

• Tends manual or semiautomatic systems that process chemical substances into industrial or consumer products, such as sealants, adhesives, primers, and intermediates.
• Loads specified amounts of solid and liquid materials into heating/cooling vessels or blending tanks. Turns valves to feed liquid and solid materials through equipment units, or sets controls in specified sequence on control panel to start automatic feed.
• Observes chemical reactions; monitors gauges, signals, and recorders; and receives notification from quality control laboratory, supervisor, or other workers to make specified operating adjustments.
• Draws samples of products for quality control analysis.
• With the use of a forklift, packages, palletizes, shrink-wraps and stages Sika product into a staging area or directly onto a truck for transportation to external warehouses.
• Performs other duties of a similar or related level and assists with special projects as necessary or assigned.
• Responsible for conformance with all safety rules to maintain plant safety.
• Maintain good housekeeping, and performs minor maintenance of equipment, workstations and manufacturing areas.

Salary range: $19.40 - $20.10 per hour

Qualifications

• High School graduate, trade school certification in electronics or related field a plus.
• Able to read, write and comprehend documents in English.
• Able to lift up to 74 lbs repeatedly throughout work shift.
• Able to understand, analyze and resolve technical problems in work area.
• Able to work shift schedule where opening exists.
• Must be able to operate a forklift.
• Pass a Sika proficiency test which will test both reading comprehension and math ability.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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.