Production (Dry End) Operator

Sun Chemical Corporation; Valparaiso (IN); On-site; USD 38,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Merit increases

Paid holidays

Paid Time Off

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision benefits

Disability benefits

401(k) match

Life insurance

Job summary

Sun Chemical Corporation is seeking a Dry End Operator to monitor and operate both manual and highly automated production equipment under the supervision of the Production Supervisor. The role involves supporting mechanical, electrical, and process automation troubleshooting in a fast-paced plant environment.

Responsibilities include safety compliance, maintaining clean work areas, monitoring equipment, running processes from filters to blender, adjustingDry End equipment, collecting samples,

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required or successfully pass a pre-screening assessment.
• Successfully pass a capability test.
• Mechanical ability is helpful.
• Ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Work safely, following all plant rules, reporting all near misses and unsafe conditions to supervisor.
• Keep work areas clean and organized.
• Monitor equipment condition and communicate any deficiencies to supervisor.
• Run all equipment in the process from the filter presses through the blender and pack out.
• Monitor and make adjustments to Dry End Equipment as needed.
• Pull all dryer, kiln, and chaser samples.
• Assist the Production Supervisor in troubleshooting and process repairs.
• Follow directions given by the Production Supervisors and Managers.
• Monitor, operate and clean out the Airvey system.
• Completes any and all other duties, as required or assigned.

Skills

Mechanical ability

Independent worker

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Capability test

Tools

Excel

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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.

Basic Function:

Under direct supervision of the Production Supervisor, the Dry End Operator will be responsible for monitoring and operating both manual and highly automated production equipment, as well as assisting in mechanical, electrical, and process automation troubleshooting.

Essential Functions:

These areas of responsibility will include but not be limited to:

• Work safely, following all plant rules, reporting all near misses and unsafe conditions to supervisor.
• Keep work areas clean and organized.
• Monitor equipment condition and communicate any deficiencies to supervisor.
• Run all equipment in the process from the filter presses through the blender and pack out.
• Monitor and make adjustments to Dry End Equipment as needed.
• Pull all dryer, kiln, and chaser samples.
• Assist the Production Supervisor in troubleshooting and process repairs.
• Follow directions given by the Production Supervisors and Managers.
• Monitor, operate and clean out the Airvey system.
• Completes any and all other duties, as required or assigned.

Requirements:

• Must be able to lift 55 lb. bags.
• Frequently negotiate areas covered with floor grating.
• Frequent stair climbing (3 flights of stairs every 2-4 hours).
• Horizontal arm pull of approx. 25 lb. of force at a height of ~46\" width.
• 70 repetitions per 1.0 hour.
• Operates process using hazardous chemicals.
• Monitors and operates process using computers.
• Data entry into computer using Microsoft Excel and Outlook.

Knowledge/Education Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required or successfully pass a pre-screening assessment
• Successfully pass a capability test
• 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

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.