Production Operator II

Sun Chemical Corporation

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About The Position

The Process Operator will start up, shut down, and operate in a safe, efficient manner the grinding/classifying operations and wastewater treatment facility, to produce a desired quality and quantity of product, effectively communicating process variables to co-workers and coordinators.

Requirements

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees