Shipping & Receiving 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 Coöperatief U.A., the Netherlands, and is headquartered in Parsippany, New Jersey, U.S.A. For more information, please visit our website at  or connect with us on Linked In or Twitter.

Job Title: Shipping & Receiving Operator

Shift: 2nd Shift – 2:30 PM – 11:00 PM (Monday – Friday)

Pay: $21.00 - $22.00 per hour

Performs all material handling, shipping, and receiving functions within the facility. Performs basic data entry transactions within SAP.

• Pulls/Picks customer orders.
• Operate lift truck equipment.
• Unload incoming shipments, including bulk tanker trucks.
• Load outbound shipments and transfers.
• Generate shipping documents for transfers to 3PL and customer orders.
• Collaborates with other internal departments to achieve operational goals.
• Participates on plant teams and serves as a trainer for new hires or other employees.
• Assure products are properly labeled and all shipments are secured for shipment.
• Assure all paperwork is properly filled out and submitted to office.
• Work safely according to company health and safety procedures and policies.
• Willing to be trained to operate spotter truck, as necessary.
• Proficient in all areas of and the ability to inventory cycle counts.
• Maintain work area and warehouse according to the 5S standards established.
• Other duties as assigned by a lead, supervisor or other member of management.

• 1-2 years of warehouse experience.
• Ability to operate sit down and stand-up forklift.
• Computer proficiency.
• Ability to lift 50+ lbs.
• Good attention to detail and ability to prioritize.
• Prior experience in manufacturing environment. Shipping experience preferred.
• Strong math, detail, and organizational skills.

Drug Screen and background check are mandatory if you are offered this position.

Your work environment may be dusty and may cause some staining of shoes and clothing in some locations due to the nature of our products. Working in a manufacturing environment, you will be required to stand, bend, kneel, and lift up to 55 lbs. as needed throughout the duration of your shift. Personal Protective Equipment will be required, such as safety glasses, safety gloves, respirator or dust mask, and protective footwear and/or uniforms.

Overtime may be available and required at times, due to production needs.

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.

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.