Packer Laborer

Sun Chemical Corporation; Valparaiso (IN); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) match

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Sun Chemical Corporation, part of the DIC Group, is hiring for a Packer/Laborer to support production operations in Valparaiso, Indiana. The role involves monitoring and operating manual and highly automated equipment to ensure safe, efficient packaging of materials.

The position requires willingness to work 12-hour day or night shifts, lifting up to 55 lbs, and following plant rules. A high school diploma or GED is preferred, with mechanical ability helpful, and independent work capability.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Mechanical ability is helpful.
• Ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Operate manual and highly automated production equipment safely.
• Pack 25 kg (55 lbs.) bags (up to 600 in a 12-hour period).
• Keep work areas clean and organized.
• Monitor equipment condition and report deficiencies to supervisor.
• Assist with ancillary processes (presses, bag filters, refeed).
• Complete paperwork documenting process information.

Skills

Mechanical ability

Independent worker

Education

High School Diploma or GED

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 atwww.sunchemical.com or connect with us onLinkedIn orTwitter

POSITION SUMMARY/OBJECTIVE:

Under the direct supervision of the Production Supervisor, the Packer/Laborer is responsible for monitoring and operating manual and highly automated production equipment.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Working safely, following all plant rules, reporting all near misses and unsafe conditions to supervisor.
• Keeping work areas clean and organized.
• Monitoring equipment condition and communicating any deficiencies to supervisor.
• Packing 25 kg (55 lbs.) bags (up to 600 in a 12-hour period)
• Assisting with ancillary processes (such as presses, bag filters, refeed, etc.)
• Cleaning out equipment during process changes and between batches as needed.
• Assisting Production Supervisor and Dry and Wet End Operators as needed.
• Taking samples of product throughout the whole process, and maintaining sample identification.
• Proper labeling of product bags to ensure product traceability throughout the process.
• Accurately filling out necessary paperwork to record process information.
• Completes any and all other duties, as required or assigned.

Physical Demands:

• Frequent lifting (34-66% of the day)
• Must be able to lift up to 55lbs.
• Constant standing (66-100% of the day)
• Frequent overhead reaching (34-66% of the day)
• Constant use of upper extremities, i.e. hands and arms (67-100% of the day)

Special Considerations:

• Ability to safely operate forklifts.
• Ability to negotiate on grated floors up to three stories high.
• 12-hour day or night shift, ability to work a variety of shifts is a must.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma or GED preferred, or pass a pre-employment screening assessment.
• Mechanical ability is helpful.
• Ability to work independently.

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.