Operator Combo

Production Operator

Location: St. Charles, IL

Shift: 2nd Shift - 2:00 PM – 10:30 PM

Pay Range: $23.50 – $24.00 per hour

As a Production Operator, your primary responsibility is to produce high‑quality ink in accordance with batch tickets for our customers. You will be responsible for learning the machines and processes involved in production. Success in this role depends on delivering top‑quality products on time while maintaining safety as the highest priority.

• Perform gathering, weighing, and packaging tasks across various manufacturing equipment, including operating computer control system software.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues and provide feedback to supervision/management.
• Maintain a high standard of housekeeping throughout the facility and actively participate in 5S activities.
• Carry out all tasks in a manner that ensures a safe working environment for all employees and adheres to the guidelines set by the Quality Management System, including proper documentation for all work areas.
• Collaborate with co‑workers to foster a team environment and utilize effective communication skills.
• Undertake additional duties as assigned by supervisors, lead employees, or other management staff.

• High School Diploma or GED preferred or successfully pass a pre‑employment screening assessment.
• At least 1 year of experience in a production/manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with MS Office applications.
• Ability to lift 55 lbs. repeatedly and stand for extended periods.
• Attention to detail, organization of daily tasks, and operation of multiple pieces of equipment at one time.
• Experience with batch manufacturing and forklift operation preferred.
• Basic math proficiency.

Due to the nature of the products, the work environment may be dusty, with potential for staining of shoes and clothing in certain areas. You will work in a manufacturing setting that requires standing, bending, kneeling, and lifting up to 55 lbs. throughout your shift. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as safety glasses, gloves, respirators/dust masks, protective footwear, and uniforms will be required.

Overtime may be available and required.

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 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.

The base pay range listed is a good‑faith estimate of what Sun Chemical may offer to new hires for this position. Actual compensation may vary based on a variety of factors, including the candidate’s knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs), relevant experience, education, certifications, and alignment with the minimum job qualifications. Additional considerations may include prevailing wages in the work location and internal equity within Sun Chemical.