Production Packer/Laborer

Sun Chemical Corporation; Valparaiso (IN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in packaging solutions is seeking a Finished Product Packer in Valparaiso, Indiana. The role involves safe and efficient packaging of products, maintaining cleanliness, and operating necessary equipment. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and a strong commitment to safety and organization.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Medical Benefits

401(k) with match

Paid Holidays

Short and Long Term Disability Benefits

Qualifications

• Responsible for timely and proper packaging of final product.
• Must operate forklift and packing equipment.

Responsibilities

• Pack 25kg bags, boxes, and drums.
• Monitor equipment condition and report deficiencies.
• Keep work areas clean and organized.

Skills

Safety Awareness

Organization

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION

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 Cooperatief U.A., the Netherlands, and is headquartered in Parsippany, New Jersey, U.S.A. For more information, please visit our website atwww.sunchemical.comor connect with us onLinkedInorTwitter

Basic Function:

Under the direct supervision of the Supply Chain & Warehouse Operations Lead, the Finished Product Packer is responsible for timely and proper packaging of final product and maintaining a clean workspace.

Essential Functions:

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

• 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 25kg (55lbs.) bags, boxes and drums.


• Operating forklift.


• Operating packing, milling, and grinding equipment.


• Completing pack-out sheets; preparing samples for pre-ship.


• Managing material to and from warehouses.


• Knowing the difference in products.


• Knowing how to pack boxes/drums/bags and verify quantity.


• Knowing how to label products/packing.


• Identifying different pallets for products.


• Understand the importance of keeping contamination and foreign objects out of the customer product/packing.


• Completes any and all other duties, as required or assigned.

Physical Demands:

• Frequent lifting (34 - 66% of the day)


• 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 (66 - 100% of the day)

Knowledge/Education Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

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.

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.

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