Production Operator

Title

Production Operator I

Hartwell, GA

2nd Shift - 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM (Monday - Friday)

$22.00 + $0.30 Shift Premium

The Process Operator will start up, shut down, and operate in a safe, efficient manner the grinding/classifying operations and wastewater treatment facility, to produce a desired quality and quantity of product, effectively communicating process variables to co‑workers and coordinators.

• Inspect equipment daily for a pre‑shift inspection, maintain and clean assigned machine/equipment/area.
• Perform product changeover, set‑ups, and operate centrifuges, screens, air classifiers, pneumatic and hydraulic transfer systems.
• Start‑up / shut down, monitor wastewater treatment facility.
• Operate filter press loading and packaging for coated mica products.
• Perform water testing, pH, conductivity, and water packing tests.
• Operate forklifts, front‑end loaders, and complete warehousing tasks to include: loading trucks, staging orders, and placing materials into warehouse storage racks.
• Measure particle size of each process step using laser diffraction particle analyzers, analyze data, and adjust process equipment to maintain process targets.
• Be responsible for data entry of quality tests using the LIMS system.
• Perform routine maintenance on equipment, report equipment malfunctions using the SAP maintenance notification system.
• Participate in the continuous improvement processes using the Simply Dare and Behavioral Safety programs.

• HS Diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver’s license
• Work an 8‑hour shift and work weekends as needed.
• Manual dexterity, ascend, descend steps, stairs, and/or ladders
• Oral and written skills to communicate and maintain accurate records
• Basic computer skills (Microsoft Excel, Access, Word, Outlook)
• Must be able to hear to decode communication and detect potential problems with the machine
• Able to lift 60 lbs., walk, sit, squat, bend, push/pull with arms/legs, body, reach overhead, and stoop
• Able to work in variable climate temperatures

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.

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.