Production Operator II at Sun Chemical Corporation – Hartwell, Georgia

Production Operator II

Hartwell, GA, US, 30643
Primary Location: Hartwell
Location:

Hartwell, GA, US, 30643

Remote or On-Site: On-Site
Req ID #: 6097
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 www.sunchemical.com or connect with us on LinkedIn or Twitter

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Inspect equipment daily for a pre-shift inspection, maintain and clean assigned machine/equipment/area.

Perform product change over, set-ups and operate centrifuges, screens, air classifiers, pneumatic and hydraulic transfer systems.

Start-up / shut down, monitor wastewater treatment facility.

Operate filter press loading and packaging for coated mica products.

Perform water testing pH, conductivity and water packing tests.

Operate forklifts, front-end loaders and complete warehousing tasks to include: loading trucks, staging orders and placing materials into warehouse storage racks.

Measure particle size of each process step using laser diffraction particle analyzers, analyzes data and adjusts process equipment to maintain process targets.

Be responsible for data entry of quality tests using LIMS system.

Perform routine maintenance on equipment, reports equipment malfunctions using the SAP maintenance notification system.

Participate in the continuous improvement processes using the Simply Dare and Behavioral Safety programs.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

HS Diploma or equivalent

Valid driver’s license

Work an 8-hour shift and work weekends as needed.

Manual dexterity, ascend, descend steps, stairs and/or ladders

Oral and written skills to communicate and maintain accurate records

Basic computer skills (Microsoft Excel, Access, Word, Outlook)

Must be able to hear to decode communication and detect potential problems with the machine

Able to lift 60 lbs., walk, sit, squat, bend, push/pull with arms/legs, body, reach overhead and stoop

Able to work in variable climate temperatures

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.