CHEMICAL OPERATOR 

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION

Sun Chemical, a member of the DIC group, is a leading producer of printing inks, coatings and supplies, pigments, polymers, liquid compounds, solid compounds, and application materials. Together with DIC, Sun Chemical has annual sales of more than $8.5 billion and over 22,000 employees supporting customers around the world.

• Description:

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.

DUTIES AND 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

• QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Possess a valid Driver's License

• Be able to pass Pre-Employment tests

• Experience in a chemical plant or manufacturing environment is a plus.

• Possess intermediate computer skills (Use computerized process system, Internet, email, etc.)

• An understanding and awareness of chemicals and their nature, hazards, safety and health issues etc. (MSDS, use of PPE etc.) is beneficial

• 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

• This position is a night-shift position

$24.94 after probationary period of 6 months

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

It is Sun Chemical'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.

SALARY INFO:

$18 - $20 / HR