What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Operator position at Sika?
Company Description
With more than 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 transportation, marine, automotive, and renewable energy manufacturing industries.
Sika has subsidiaries in 102 countries around the world and, in over 400 factories, produces innovative technologies for customers worldwide. In doing so, it plays a crucial role in the transformation of the construction and transportation sector toward greater environmental compatibility. With more than 34,000 employees, the company generated sales of CHF 11.76 billion in 2024.
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.
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.
With more than 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 transportation, marine, automotive, and renewable energy manufacturing industries.
Sika has subsidiaries in 102 countries around the world and, in over 400 factories, produces innovative technologies for customers worldwide. In doing so, it plays a crucial role in the transformation of the construction and transportation sector toward greater environmental compatibility. With more than 34,000 employees, the company generated sales of CHF 11.76 billion in 2024.
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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 401k with Generous Company Match
- Bonuses
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
- Paid Parental Leave
- Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Paid time off, paid holidays
- Floating holidays Paid Volunteer Time
- Wellness/Fitness Reimbursements
- Education Assistance
- Professional Development Opportunities
- Employee Referral Program & More!
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.
