Production Operator

Sun Chemical; Colonial Heights (VA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Production Operator in Colonial Heights, VA. You will be responsible for batch production, ensuring quality control, and maintaining equipment. This role requires teamwork, basic computer skills, and the ability to lift heavy materials. The position offers competitive benefits and a full-time schedule.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Medical Benefits

401(k) with match

Life Insurance

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in a production/manufacturing environment.
• Experience following safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and execute batch productions.
• Operate equipment and troubleshoot mixing processes.
• Participate in plant safety initiatives.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Math

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

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As a**Production Operator**at Sun Chemical in Colonial Heights, Virginia, your role is crucial in meticulously preparing and executing batch productions, supporting our leadership in the tobacco packaging industry. Your expertise ensures the seamless operation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of our manufacturing processes, directly contributing to delivering high-quality printing solutions.

Essential Job Functions

• Read, understand and follow batch tickets to achieve production schedule
• Gather and weigh ingredients (Scale operation)
• Combine ingredients in a designated sequence
• Provide samples to the Quality Control lab
• Pack and label the product into designated containers
• Operate equipment with an inserting system
• Trouble shoot mixing equipment
• Clean the equipment and plant and dispose the waste
• Responsible for stock rotation and minimizing partial containers
• Responsible for ingredient traceability
• Proficient in all areas of and the ability to operate SAP Inventory function and perform inventory cycle counts
• Conduct preliminary quality checks
• Report near miss incidents and improvement opportunities
• Participate actively in all plant safety initiatives, programs and training sessions
• Participate on plant teams and serves as a trainer for employees and/or new hires
• Comply with OSHA required activities for PIT
• Comply with DOT regulations for Hazardous Material transport
• Wear appropriate PPE at all times and maintain a clean work area
• ISO - Follow all standard operating procedures with respect to performance of position duties and stays updated on all applicable procedures
• Performs other related duties as assigned
  
  

Required Skills/Abilities

• Basic computer skills, understanding of electronic batch ticketing (EBT) systems with the ability to learn quickly
• Ability to follow directions and work well in a team
• Verbal and written communication skills
• Math skills and ability to work with percentages
• Capable of repeatedly lifting 55+ lbs. and standing for long periods of time
• Ability to work on elevated surfaces using stairs or step stools when required.
• Ability to work 40 hrs. weekly and overtime
  
  

Education And Experience

• High School Diploma/GED
• 1+ years of experience in a production/manufacturing environment, preferably in batch manufacturing
• Sit-down and/or stand-up experience preferred.
• Experience following safety procedures.
• Experience working around flammable material a plus
  
  

**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 Suns 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 s bmitted 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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