Packager

About the Role

Innophos is seeking a Packager at our Waterway location in Chicago. The right candidate will be responsible for the overall efficient operation of the position, including safety, quantity, quality, housekeeping, record keeping, and environmental compliance.

Responsibilities

• Observes and operates all equipment and instrumentation, troubleshoots, adjusts equipment, cleans equipment, and records data on appropriate logs and spreadsheets, as well as in the E1 system.
• Selects, prepares, fills, samples, weighs, and moves a variety of packages and containers as required for proper packaging of product.
• Moves pallets, containers, and equipment throughout a restricted space using a forklift.
• Enters work orders in JOE as needed.

Schedule

• Rotating Shift: 1st shift (6:30 am–2:30 pm), 2nd shift (2:30 pm–10:30 pm), 3rd shift (10:30 pm–6:30 am), Monday–Sunday.
• Initially assigned to 1st shift for training.
• A typical 4-week schedule may include: 3rd Shift for 7 days with 2 days off, 2nd Shift for 7 days with 1 day off, then 1st Shift for 7 days with 4 days off.
• Required to rotate between all 3 shifts; shift premium applied on 2nd and 3rd shifts.
• Alternative work schedules may be required based on site business needs.
• Eligible for overtime pay on hours worked exceeding 8/day or 40/week.
• Bi-weekly pay on Fridays.

Pay

Wages start at $30.86/hour in accordance with the labor contract.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits starting the 1st of the month after hire.
• Annual incentive bonus eligibility based on individual and company performance.
• Tax-advantaged health savings and spending accounts.
• 401k eligibility with company match and annual discretionary contribution.
• Time off: vacation, holidays/floating holidays, personal, and sick days.
• Company-provided Life and Disability Insurance.
• Paid Parental Leave.
• Fitness Membership Reimbursement Program.
• Educational assistance program.

The benefits set forth in this posting reflect Innophos’ current benefits for similarly situated employees, are subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable program policies, and may be modified or discontinued by Innophos in the future (subject to applicable law).

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Must be a licensed lift truck operator and able to operate a spotter tractor.
• Computer literacy.
• Capable of accurately completing log sheets/reports (both paper and electronic), understanding written material, performing basic mathematics, and making appropriate transactions in E1.
• Demonstrates knowledge of process flow description (PFD), key process control points, process description, rounds sheets, data sheets, analytical specifications, and their control; all relevant job analyses and appropriate troubleshooting.
• Demonstration of knowledge in requirements and responsibilities, including written and oral testing along with physical operation of equipment to meet minimum standards of acceptability.
• Ability to self-identify and request training related to job duties as needed.
• Must have a good attendance record and be available to work changing shifts and schedules.

About Innophos

Innophos is a leading international producer of specialty ingredient solutions that deliver far-reaching, versatile benefits for the food, health, nutrition, and industrial markets. We leverage our expertise in the science and technology of blending and formulating phosphate, mineral, and botanical-based ingredients for our customers. Our people are the heart of our organization and the foundation of our success. We are driven by our core values of safety, diversity, integrity, and collaboration. Headquartered in Cranbury, New Jersey, Innophos has manufacturing operations across the United States, in Canada, Mexico, and China, and sells into over 70 countries.