What are the responsibilities and job description for the Blend 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
Broad Function and Purpose of Position:
Blend Operators are responsible for the daily operation of complex chemistry processes. Blend Operators execute daily production requirements, achieving safety, housekeeping, quality, rate objectives and participating in continuous improvement activities as directed. Blend Operators must be able to work independently within the framework of a team while demonstrating a positive attitude. This position is located in Fairless Hills, PA.
Specific Responsibilities
Education: High school diploma or GED required.
Experience: 2-3 years’ experience in an industrial environment/manufacturing environment
Special Requirements/Competencies
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
Broad Function and Purpose of Position:
Blend Operators are responsible for the daily operation of complex chemistry processes. Blend Operators execute daily production requirements, achieving safety, housekeeping, quality, rate objectives and participating in continuous improvement activities as directed. Blend Operators must be able to work independently within the framework of a team while demonstrating a positive attitude. This position is located in Fairless Hills, PA.
Specific Responsibilities
- Actively participate in the plants Sika SAFE Program.
- Understand, comply, and regularly inspect the work area to ensure all safety policies and practices are followed and a high degree of industrial housekeeping is maintained at all times.
- Oversee and operate packaging equipment to ensure that all area specific functions conform to process and procedure specifications.
- Drive cultural change and initiatives which emphasize safety, communication, co-operation, development, teamwork, environmental compliance, quality, productivity and waste elimination.
- Perform inventory check of raw materials and packaging materials for daily production schedule.
- Ensure mixing equipment is running smoothly, within validated parameters, and in compliance with SOP’s.
- Ensure mixing processes are carried out and documented within a high level of compliance including but not limited to order of addition, mixing times, and other designated set points.
- Performs line change overs and simple-to-moderate equipment adjustments and troubleshooting.
- Guide, assist and train new and temporary employees.
Education: High school diploma or GED required.
Experience: 2-3 years’ experience in an industrial environment/manufacturing environment
Special Requirements/Competencies
- Must be able to read, write, speak and comprehend English
- Must have good math skills, including the ability to work with fractions, decimals and percentages.
- Must have the ability to develop process expertise in order to facilitate troubleshooting.
- Must be able to maintain an excellent attendance record.
- Must be flexible to work any shift and overtime as business requires.
- Must be self-motivated and able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
- Must be able to operate a forklift and other equipment as trained.
- 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.
