Production Operator

Company Description

With over 100 years of experience, Sika is a worldwide innovation and sustainability leader in the development and production of systems and products for commercial and residential construction, as well as the marine, automotive, and renewable energy manufacturing industries. Sika has offices in over 100 countries with over 300 manufacturing facilities and more than 33,500 employees worldwide. With annual sales of 11.5+ billion dollars in 2022, our commitment to quality, innovation, and the environment as well as putting our customer's needs first, encompasses why Sika is the global leader in our industries.

Job Description

Sika`s manufacturing plant in Aurora, Illinois is producing pigmented powders, tinted liquids, concrete stains, and textured stamps used in residential and commercial decorative concrete applications. The products are used in concrete sidewalks, patios, driveways, and flooring throughout North America. Hourly wage starting at $21/hour.

• Operate machinery following established procedures.

• Ensure palletized materials match the batch tickets.

• Empty approved batches into appropriate container for bagging, dispensing into final packaging.

• Ensure label and stencil information on bags and containers match batch ticket.

• Adjust set points on scale heads for proper weight.

• Send sample material to lab for contamination checks.

• Record packaging totals on batch sheets.

• Thoroughly clean machines between incompatible batches.

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing environment helpful.

• Possess a strong work ethic displaying character, competence, and commitment.

• Proficiency in basic math.

• Ability to withstand exposure to hot and cold environments.

• Exposure to powders (sand, cement, color, pigment, Etc.) environment.

• Ability to lift up to 60lbs. repetitively throughout the day.

Additional Information

Competitive Benefits: Health Insurance, 401k with company match, year-end profit-sharing bonus, paid time off, and paid holidays.

Meaningful Work: Sika products enhance our surroundings and the work every employee completes helps positively impact daily lives by making our world stronger, more durable, and more reliable - every day.

Company Culture: Sika centers work culture around entrepreneurship where individuals have the power to make decisions, learn from mistakes, and define their career.

Community Involvement: Sika Corporation takes active roles in our community and aims to support volunteer work and charitable endeavors across the United States through rebuilding and giving back.

Sustainability Initiatives: Sika is committed to sustainable development, reducing environmental impacts, and assuming social responsibility. The company supports energy efficient projects and implements numerous measures aimed to boost economic, social, and ecological sustainability.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Sika Corporation is committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals that apply. As an equal opportunity employer Sika will consider all qualified applicants without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, or other protected characteristics.