Production Operator

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 Coöperatief U.A., the Netherlands, and is headquartered in Parsippany, New Jersey, U.S.A. For more information, please visit our website at or connect with us on LinkedIn or Twitter

Title: Production Operator

Location: Minneapolis, MN

Pay: Based on experience

Shift: 10am- 6pm, Monday- Friday (2nd shift)

Overview: In this role your primary responsibility is to produce high quality Inks for our customers. There are many machines used in the production process. You will be responsible for learning all of the processes and equipment. Your key role will be to use our PLC driven Human Machine Interface (HMI) equipment to produce high quality ink via batch tickets. The key to your success will be to produce the best quality product, on-time and practicing safety as a top priority.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Review batch tickets - read, understand and follow

• Provide samples to lab

• Pack product into designated containers; labeling containers

• Report near miss incidents and improvement opportunities

• Equipment cleaning, plant cleaning, waste disposal

• Forklift operation

• Understand SAP inventory

• Tub washer

• Gather and weigh ingredients. (scale operation)

• Stock rotation / minimization of partial containers

• Ingredient traceability

• Operate and trouble shoot mixing equipment

• Combine ingredients in designated sequence

• Training others

• Preliminary quality checks

• Wear appropriate PPE at all times & maintain a clean work area and work safely

• Participate actively in all plant safety initiatives, programs and training session

• Follow all standard operating procedures with respect to performance of position duties & stays

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Diploma or GED

• Must have at least some basic computer skills, understanding of batch ticketing (EBT) systems or ability to learn quickly

• Basic math skills and ability to work with percentages

• Capable of repeatedly lifting 55 lbs. and standing for long periods of time

• Willing to work 2nd shift - 40 hours a week with some overtime

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 1+ years of experience in a production/manufacturing environment

• Experience with batch manufacturing preferred

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 identify, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by applicable law.

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