Automated Equipment Operator - Sika

With over 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 marine, automotive, and renewable energy manufacturing industries. Sika has offices in over 100 countries with over 300 manufacturing facilities and more than 33,500 employees worldwide. With annual sales of 11.5+ billion dollars in 2022, our commitment to quality, innovation, and the environment as well as putting our customer’s needs first, encompasses why Sika is the global leader in our industries.

Broad Function and Purpose of Position: 

Operate a forklift, automated guided vehicles, pick pods, and other equipment in the performance of tasks related to the receipt and shipment of raw materials, operating supplies and finished product. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Warehouse Manager, and may include other activities as assigned.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Participate in Sika’s safety and housekeeping programs.
• Using automated systems, pull finished product from inventory, assemble orders, and prepare for shipment in accordance with company policy and customer requests.
• Select, pack, and wrap product to be shipped using pick pod and conveyor systems.
• Conduct operations of automated equipment to include diagnosis of errors, clearing of those errors through the use of a computer, PLC, or HMI (Human Machine Interface).
• Know, understand and comply with all lock out/tag out operations in accordance with operating automated equipment and autonomous forklifts, including area access control systems.
• Receive inbound material including finished product from other locations, raw materials, operating supplies and equipment and transfers to appropriate storage locations.
• Operate forklift to load and unload trucks and transport materials between departments and buildings when support is needed.
• Count and examine raw materials, supplies, and finished product to verify completeness against appropriate documents; checks for damaged materials; maintains records of shortages, damages and other exceptions.
• Match material against bills of lading, advises Manager or Team Lead of discrepancies.
• Use bar code scanner and camera systems to achieve inventory accuracy.
• Maintain work location in excellent condition to comply with company policies for safety and housekeeping.
• Perform cycle counts and other inventory verification as required.
• Perform other duties as directed by Manager.

• Education:  High school diploma or GED required.
• Years Experience: 1-2 years experience in a manufacturing or distribution fulfillment center environment which must have included at least 6 months experience in the operation of a forklift.
• Operation of automated equipment including programmable logic controllers (PLC) operations a plus.

Competitive Benefits: Health Insurance, 401k with company match, year-end profit-sharing bonus, paid time off, and paid holidays.

Meaningful Work: Sika products enhance our surroundings and the work every employee completes helps positively impact daily lives by making our world stronger, more durable, and more reliable – every day.

Company Culture: Sika centers work culture around entrepreneurship where individuals have the power to make decisions, learn from mistakes, and define their career.

Community Involvement: Sika takes active roles in our community and aims to support volunteer work and charitable endeavors across the United States through rebuilding and giving back.

Sustainability Initiatives: Sika is committed to sustainable development, reducing environmental impacts, and assuming social responsibility. The company supports energy efficient projects and implements numerous measures aimed to boost economic, social, and ecological sustainability.

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.