Packager

Innophos is seeking a Packager for our manufacturing plant located in Chicago Heights, IL.

About the role

The right candidate will be responsible for the efficient operations of assigned area, including quality, safety, housekeeping, record keeping, and environmental compliance.

Responsibilities

• Observes and operates all equipment and instrumentation, troubleshoots, adjusts equipment, cleans equipment, makes regular rounds, and records data on appropriate logs and sheets
• Properly uses the JDE Enterprise 1 system to make appropriate transactions, product scans, and maintenance work orders
• Operates the packaging systems including operating the packaging equipment, the delivery of correct bags, boxes, drums, Super Sacks, etc., to the staging areas
• Operates the packaging stations including the packaging hopper, and delivery of correctly filled bags, sacks, etc.
• Keeps areas clean
• Assists in training other operators
• Performs other work as assigned

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 be: 3rd Shift for 7 days with 2 days off following, then 2nd Shift for 7 days with 1 day off following, then 1st Shift for 7 days with 4 days off following
• 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 that exceed 8/day and 40/week
• Bi-weekly pay on Fridays

Pay

Wages start at $31.05/hour in accord with the labor contract.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision benefits which start 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

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent
• 2 years of related production operator experience in a manufacturing setting
• Forklift experience preferred

Skills

• Must be capable of accurately completing reports and understanding written material, and performing basic mathematics
• Demonstrates knowledge of process flow description (PFD), key process control points, process description, rounds sheets and data sheets, analytical specifications and control thereof, all relevant job analyses, and appropriate troubleshooting
• Demonstration of above knowledge includes written and oral testing, and actual operation of equipment, to meet minimum standards of acceptability
• Ability to follow Good Manufacturing Practices including the proper wearing of clean protective clothing, following personal hygiene standards, and adherence to food/drink/tobacco restrictions

Environmental and/or Physical Requirements

• Frequent lifting (50 lbs)
• Constant standing, bending, operating mobile equipment (forklift)

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.