Administrative Clerk

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

POSITION SUMMARY/OBJECTIVE:

Our Valparaiso Site is seeking a detail-oriented and organized administrative clerk to be responsible for general clerical functions supporting both the production department and HR department. Activities include setting up new vendors, purchasing raw materials and general plant supplies/services for the site, transacting SAP inventory adjustments, timekeeping administration, file management, event planning and receiving phone and visitor inquiries.

The ideal candidate will need the ability to understand both short-term and long-term schedules to allow the plant to run on schedule. Excellent communication and follow up skills are required due to the time sensitive functions this position deals with on a daily basis.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Timekeeping administration including reviewing weekly timecards for accuracy, recording and tracking paid time off, processing attendance occurrences according to policy and providing and maintaining accurate documentation.
• Transact inventory adjustments in SAP on a daily basis, run select reports and assist in sorting, organizing and analyzing the data.
• Enter and receive purchase orders in Ariba and/or SAP.
• Retrieve/organize/analyze/data entry of files such as contractor timesheets, safety audits, etc.
• HR/general support activities as needed such as event planning and organizing, new employee orientation, coordination of employee voucher programs, answer phone and visitor inquiries.
• Manage general supplies ordering, distribution, stocking levels, competitive pricing, and select service providers. Analyze and compare suppliers for best price, value and availability. Assist in the new vendor creation process.
• Check mail, sort and distribute.
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• HS Diploma or GED
• 5+ years in administration, preferably in manufacturing environment
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and ERP systems.
• Applies logical and practical approaches to problem-solving.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbal, with internal and external parties.
• Ability to negotiate and effectively manage vendor relationships for on-site vendor services.
• Must have effective analytical, organizational and math skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and within schedules to prioritize work and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work without supervision but understand when to escalate to management as appropriate.
• Effectively maintain confidentiality in all aspects of position.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

• 1st shift

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.