Laborer Helper Jobs in Gary, IN (NOW HIRING)

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 Cooperatief 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
 

POSITION SUMMARY/OBJECTIVE:

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

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• 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.) bags
• 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 55lbs.
• 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.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

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

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.