Senior Operator

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 is a specialty chemicals company with a globally leading position in the development and production of systems and products for bonding, sealing, damping, reinforcing, and protection in the building sector and industry. Sika has subsidiaries in 103 countries around the world, produces in over 400 factories, and develops innovative technologies for customers worldwide. In doing so, it plays a crucial role in enabling the transformation of the construction and transportation industries toward greater environmental compatibility. Approximately 33,000 employees generated CHF 11.20 billion in sales in 2025. 

Job Description

The Senior Operator is responsible for the timely execution of daily production requirements, achieving safety, housekeeping, quality and rate objectives and participating in continuous improvement activities as directed.  The Senior Operator must be able to work independently within the framework of a team while demonstrating a positive attitude.

Specific Responsibilities:

1. To understand and comply with all Sika safety, site security and environmental policies.
2. Achieve established housekeeping objectives adhering to established best practices and ensuring work areas are maintained and left in a clean and orderly fashion.
3. To execute production processes according to established quality guidelines while reporting process variations in a timely fashion.
4. To understand and attain the daily production schedule.
5. To ensure that production processes achieve optimum rate-of-output.
6. To ensure proper set-up of materials and good operating condition of the equipment prior to executing batch making processes and to assist as directed with the set-up for incoming shifts.
7. Complete SAP order confirmations in an accurate and timely manner.  Senior Operators may assist with other SAP related processes including return-to-stock orders and materials requisitioning.
8. To execute production activities including batch making, packaging of finished goods, product set-ups and changeovers and other production activities as directed by the Production Supervisor / Manager.
9. To operate and maintain equipment according to best practices and assist in preventive maintenance activities and troubleshooting as needed.
10. To work with a positive attitude and as a team towards a common goal.
11. Guide, assist and train new and temporary employees.
12. To lead, participate or support continuous improvement activities as directed by Management.
13. To execute other projects or activities to-be-determined as directed by Management.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED required.
• Competency: Demonstrated batch making competency in one or more Sika manufacturing processes.
• Experience: Approximately 1 year experience as a Sika Operator or extensive manufacturing experience in a similar industry

Special Requirements/Competencies:

1. Must be able to read, write, speak and comprehend English
2. Must have good math skills, including the ability to work with fractions, decimals and percentages.
3. Must have the ability to develop process expertise in order to facilitate troubleshooting.
4. Must be able to maintain an excellent attendance record.
5. Must be flexible to work any shift and overtime as business requires.
6. Must be self-motivated and able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
7. Must be able to operate a forklift and other equipment as trained

Additional Information

• 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.

We offer competitive salaries, aligned with local market benchmarks and the specific scope and responsibilities of each role. Compensation is determined based skills relevant to the position, education and/or training.  We are committed to fair and equitable pay practices in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.