Shipping Operator

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 atwww.sunchemical.comor connect with us onLinkedInorTwitter

Operator, Shipping & Receiving

Kankakee, IL

Pay: $20.00 - $21.00 (Per Hour)

POSITION SUMMARY/OBJECTIVE:

Responsible for the pulling, packing and shipping of orders, requiring the proper labeling of

hazardous materials. Work is performed under minimal supervision following established operating

procedures. All work is reviewed for soundness, judgment, overall adequacy and accuracy.

Establish knowledge of standard principles, concepts and techniques, works on a variety of

shipping functions.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

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  Reads open orders and identifies which items are to be pulled for shipping.

  
  

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  Pull orders for shipping utilizing FIFO method (rotating stock inventory by properly identifying and selecting the older batches first) in an efficient and timely fashion.

  
  

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  Maintain warehouse storage racks and scanner system.

  
  

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  Pull stock from warehouse to replenish staging locations.

  
  

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  Operate lift truck equipment.

  
  

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  Unload incoming shipments.

  
  

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  Load outbound shipments and transfers.

  
  

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  Collaborate with other internal departments to achieve operational goals.

  
  

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  Assure products are properly labeled and all shipments are secured for shipment per regulations.

  
  

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  Assure all paperwork is properly filled out and submitted to the office.

  
  

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  Adhere to all company quality, environmental, departmental and safety policies.

  
  

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  Follow established safety and work procedures/instructions.

  
  

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  Maintain work area and warehouse according to the 5S standards established.

  
  

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  Ability to work in a fast paced environment

  
  

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  Other duties as assigned by a lead, supervisor or other member of management.

  
  

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

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  High School Diploma or GED preferred, or pass a pre-employment screening assessment.

  
  

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  Two years of warehouse experience

  
  

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  Prior experience in a manufacturing environment.

  
  

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  Ability to operate sit down and stand-up forklift

  
  

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  Computer proficiency.

  
  

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  Ability to lift 50+ lbs.

  
  

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  Good attention to detail and ability to prioritize

  
  

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  Strong math, detail and organizational skills.

  
  

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.