Job Description

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. 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. CHEMICAL OPERATOR - Peekskill, NY The Peekskill, NY Pigment manufacturing site is seeking candidates for the position of Chemical Operator. This position is responsible for mixing/blending of materials, operation of process equipment, material handling, instrument monitoring, record keeping, and forklift operation. Must follow all safety procedures and act in a safe manner at all times.. Responsibilities:

• Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Efficiently operate equipment: adding materials at designated times and observing chemical reactions; monitor gauges, samples and recorders to ensure timely completion of quality batches per production schedule.
• Adjust controls and valves to maintain systems at specified temperature, pressure and speed.
• Maintain housekeeping at excellent levels, keeping the tanks, floor and reactor deck areas clean.
• Required to operate a forklift in a safe manner.
• Wear necessary safety equipment and follow company established Safety, Health and Environmental policies and procedures.

Education & Experience:

• HS diploma or equivalent.
• Possess intermediate computer skills (Use computerized process system, Internet, email, etc.)
• Physical strength is required to operate manual process equipment. Must meet lifting requirements (55 lbs.) and pass physical requirements.
• Must demonstrate ability to be self-directed working with minimal supervision
• Chemical Operators work a 12 hour shift on a 3, 2, 2, 3 schedule 24/7

Plus:

• Experience in a chemical plant or manufacturing environment
• An understanding and awareness of chemicals and their nature, hazards, safety and health issues etc. (SDS's, use of PPE etc.) is beneficial

Night-shift positions available 7:00PM-7:00AM Salary: $28.14/hr. 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.

Job Tags

Holiday work, Full time, Temporary work, Worldwide, Shift work, Night shift,

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