Packer Laborer

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.

About the Role

Under the direct supervision of the Production Supervisor, the Packer/Laborer is responsible for monitoring and operating manual and highly automated production equipment.

Responsibilities

• 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 25 kg (55 lbs.) bags (up to 600 in a 12-hour period).
• Packing 250-600 kg bags (550-1320 lbs.).
• Assisting with ancillary processes (such as presses, bag filters, refeed, etc.).
• Cleaning out equipment during process changes and between batches as needed.
• Assisting Production Supervisor and Dry and Wet End Operators as needed.
• Taking samples of product throughout the whole process, and maintaining sample identification.
• Proper labeling of product bags to ensure product traceability throughout the process.
• Accurately filling out necessary paperwork to record process information.
• Completes any and all other duties, as required or assigned.

Physical Demands

• Frequent lifting (34-66% of the day). Must be able to lift up to 55 lbs.
• Constant standing (66-100% of the day).
• Frequent stair climbing (3 flights, approximately 12 times per day).
• Frequent overhead reaching (34-66% of the day).
• Constant use of upper extremities, i.e. hands and arms (67-100% of the day).

Special Considerations

• Ability to safely operate forklifts.
• Ability to negotiate on grated floors up to three stories high.
• 12-hour day or night shift; ability to work a variety of shifts is a must.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED preferred, or pass a pre-employment screening assessment.
• Mechanical ability is helpful.
• Ability to work independently.

Benefits

• Market-competitive total rewards including merit increases.
• Paid holidays and Paid Time Off.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Short and long term disability benefits.
• 401(k) with company match and life insurance.

Eligibility of benefit timing may vary.