Open Interviews Peekskill - June 24, 2025

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 www.sunchemical.com or connect with us on LinkedIn or Twitter
 

OPEN INTERVIEWS!

Sun Chemical is hiring!  We are seeking Chemical Operators, Maintenance Mechanics and Storeroom Attendants to join our team at the Peekskill, NY location.  Come out for our open interview date on June 24th, 2025, from 9:00am-2:00pm.

Title: Chemical Operator

Location: Peekskill, NY

Shift: 12-hour shift on a 3, 2, 2, 3 schedule 24/7

Nightshift positions available 7:00PM-7:00AM

Hourly: $28.14/hr

Overview:

The Chemical Operator is responsible for mixing/blending of materials, operation of process equipment, material handling, instrument monitoring, record keeping, and forklift operation. Must follow all safety procedures and act in a safe manner at all times.

Responsibilities:

• Efficiently operate equipment: adding materials at designated times and observing chemical reactions; monitor gauges, samples and recorders to ensure timely completion of quality batches per production schedule.
• Adjust controls and valves to maintain systems at specified temperature, pressure and speed.
• Maintain housekeeping at excellent levels, keeping the tanks, floor and reactor deck areas clean.
• Required to operate a forklift in a safe manner.
• Wear necessary safety equipment and follow company established Safety, Health and Environmental policies and procedures.
• Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

Requirements:

• HS diploma or equivalent.
• Possess intermediate computer skills (Use computerized process system, Internet, email, etc.)
• Physical strength is required to operate manual process equipment. Must meet lifting requirements (55 lbs.) and pass physical requirements.
• Must demonstrate ability to be self-directed working with minimal supervision

• Experience in a chemical plant or manufacturing environment 
• An understanding and awareness of chemicals and their nature, hazards, safety and health issues etc. (SDS's, use of PPE etc.) is beneficial

Title: Maintenance Mechanic

Location: Peekskill, NY

Shift: Monday-Friday 7:00am-3:30pm

Hourly: $31.42/hr

Overview:

The Maintenance Mechanic will perform duties to install, maintain, and repair equipment at the Peekskill Manufacturing Site. 

Responsibilities:

• Troubleshoot and repair utilizing advanced skills in pipefitting, structural steel, pneumatic, hydraulic, rigging and other millwright work on rotating and fixed equipment such as process machinery, tanks/pumps/agitators, furnaces, boilers and general building and grounds maintenance. 
• Perform basic welding and fabrication; assist other mechanics in mechanical assignments as required. 
• Operate forklift truck and other mobile equipment as required.

• Work in coordination with multi-craft maintenance activities.
• Notify status of work and communicate deficiencies in equipment and/or repair information.
• Understand complicated drawings, design specifications and/or utilizing good maintenance practices and ingenuity to solve problems.
• Maintain excellent housekeeping practices throughout the workplace.
• Communicate all problems or difficulties to the supervision, and utilize current technology as required. 
• Maintain and update necessary maintenance records, use basic computer programs, and learn and maintain computer skills to support programs.

Requirements:

• High School or Trade School Diploma, or GED.
• Experience working in a chemical, refining, or manufacturing facility
• Experience in the safe and proper use of maintenance hand tools and power tools, diagnostic instruments.  

• Skills in pipefitting, structural steel, pneumatic, hydraulic, rigging and other millwright work on rotating and fixed equipment such as process machinery, tanks/pumps/agitators, furnaces, boilers and general building and grounds maintenance. 

• Possess good computer skills and good communication skills

Title: Storeroom Attendant

Location: Peekskill, NY

Shift: Monday-Friday 7:00am-3:30pm

Hourly: $28.14

Overview:

As a Storeroom Attendant you will be responsible for managing and maintaining inventory, receiving shipments, issuing materials, and ensuring a well-organized and safe storeroom environment.

Responsibilities:

• Maintaining accurate inventory records, verifying quantities, and ensuring supplies are properly stocked.
• Inspecting deliveries for damages or shortages, verifying against packing slips, and properly storing incoming materials.
• Retrieving and issuing parts and supplies to production or maintenance personnel, logging transactions, and ensuring proper documentation.
• Maintaining a clean, organized, and safe storeroom, ensuring proper storage of items, and following SOPs
• Operating forklifts, pallet jacks, and other equipment to move and store materials.
• Processing paperwork related to receiving, issuing, and inventory adjustments.
• Communicating with various departments to ensure efficient workflow and address any issues.
• Adhering to all safety policies and procedures, wearing appropriate PPE, and reporting any hazards or safety concerns. 

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Experience working with a computerized inventory system.

• Problem-solving skills to resolve stock-related issues and implement process improvements.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to maintain accurate and detailed records.
• Mathematical and analytical skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to lift and carry up to 25lbs and stand for extended periods of time.

• Basic knowledge of MS Office applications, such as Excel and Word.

BENEFITS

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.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
 

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.