Furnace Utility Operator

ICL; Lawrence (KS); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life insurance

401k matching

Paid time off

Job summary

ICL Specialty Products Inc in Lawrence, KS, is seeking a Production Operator to run the furnace-based processing line in a safe, compliant environment. Responsibilities include material packing, unloading, trailer loading, troubleshooting, and maintaining product flow, with shifts including weekends and holidays.

Minimum high school diploma, the ability to lift 50 lbs, and the need to reside within commuting distance to Lawrence are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required
• Ability to work in confined areas with PPE
• Team environment with rotating shifts including weekends/holidays
• Basic understanding of mechanical systems and computer applications
• Good reading and comprehension skills
• Willingness to learn and progress to chemical operator level
• Ability to operate a forklift

Responsibilities

• Material packing and restocking of packaging supplies
• Trailer and bulk truck loading/unloading
• Plant clean-up and housekeeping
• Troubleshoot process problems and product flow
• Check and adjust feed liquor specific gravity
• Operate furnace burners and auxiliary equipment

Job description

Furnace Utility Operator

Date: Sep 10, 2026

Posting End Date:

Location:

Lawrence, KS, US, 66044

Company: ICL Specialty Products Inc

Job Description

The Production Operator position is in our Lawrence food chemical processing plant. As the Production Operator, you will operate in a safe and efficient manner, carrying out basic duties, some of the basic job duties are listed below: Raw Material handling and unloading.

We are currently seeking qualified candidates for this position. Please note that, at this time, we are only considering applications from local candidates. Relocation assistance is not available for this role. Candidates must reside within a commutable distance to Lawrence, KS to be eligible for consideration. Thank you for your understanding, and we look forward to reviewing applications from talented individuals in our local area.

I’m interested! What will I get to do in this position?

Support ESH Compliance

• Follow all plant safety rules and procedures for handling phosphates
• Follow all applicable ICL safety requirements
• Follow plant emergency procedures
• Complete all required training
• Must successfully complete RCRA introductory/orientation training
• Must successfully complete RCRA annual refresher training
• Perform job safely, in an environmentally sound manner and in accordance with all cGMP requirements

Job Responsibilities

• Material packing using manual, semi-automatic, and automated packing system
• Restocking of packaging supplies
• Trailer loading and unloading using fork truck
• Bulk truck loading and unloading
• Clean-up and housekeeping
• Troubleshoot process problems
• Troubleshoot product flow
• Check and adjust feed liquor specific gravity
• Operate furnace burners, level, temperature controls
• Pump feed liquor to furnaces and control flow
• Operate auxiliary equipment, including, but not limited to chill wheel, elevator, Buffalo mills, hammer mill, hummer screen, Rotex screener, dust collector, baggers, cooling tower, product scalping screeners, pneumatic blowers, bucket elevators, and conveyors

What skills and experience do I need to be successful in this role?

• Applicants must have a minimum of a high school diploma or GED
• Must be able to work in confined areas while wearing protective clothing & equipment
• Must be able to work in a team environment with minimal supervision, rotating shifts, including weekends and holidays
• Basic understanding of mechanical systems, computer applications
• Good reading and comprehensive skills
• Must be able to learn new duties and progress to chemical operator level
• Must be capable of operating a fork truck

What will set me apart?

Prior experience in food grade manufacturing or chemical plant

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) & Physical Demands:

PPE:

At ICL, maintaining a safe and healthy workplace is a top priority. Employees are required to wear appropriate PPE based on the task and environment. This may include safety shoes, gloves, safety glasses, face masks, and, when necessary, full hazmat suits with respirators. Adherence to PPE protocols ensures the safety and well-being of all team members.

Physical Demands:

• Have the physical ability to lift and carry 50 lbs. further than 10 feet on a frequent basis.

Hourly Rate: $30.92

ICL is committed to offering you a comprehensive set of benefits to empower you and your family physically, mentally, emotionally, and financially. The benefits we offer to our diverse and inclusive workforce include:

• Competitive pay
• Medical, dental, vision, and life benefits that start quickly – the first of the month after hire. Wellness Incentive Program to lower your health insurance cost
• Inclusive benefits for growing families, covering fertility, adoption, and parental leave
• Generous Leave and FMLA policies
• Tax-advantaged health savings and spending accounts (when applicable)
• Prescription program that provides most generic maintenance medications at no cost (including Insulin products)
• 401k eligibility from day one of employment with a generous company matching contribution. 100% vested after one year of service
• Crisis assistance available to support employees during unforeseen circumstances
• Employee Assistance Program that includes comprehensive mental health support for you and your household family members
• Student Loan Assistance
• Paid time off to support volunteering and Employee Resource Group’s (ERG) participation
• Free membership to a program that offers various discounts for travel, entertainment, groceries, and much more

To learn more, visit: https://www.icl-lawrence.com

ICL will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1 (including those with OPT or CPT), H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Who is ICL?

ICL Group Ltd. is a global leader in agriculture, food and industrial solutions, utilizing its unique mineral resources and extensive expertise to address key sustainability challenges related to food security and access to essential minerals. ICL is focused on driving long-term growth through its specialty agriculture and food businesses, while strategically managing its bromine, potash and phosphate mineral resources. ICL’s global professional workforce is dedicated to expanding its growth engines and efficiently operating – both structurally and economically – while maintaining and optimizing its core operations. The company’s operations are organized under four segments: Industrial Products, Potash, Phosphate Solutions and Growing Solutions. ICL shares are dual listed on the New York Stock Exchange and the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange (NYSE and TASE: ICL). The company employs more than 12,000 people worldwide, and its 2025 revenues totaled approximately $7 billion. For more information, visit the company's website at www.icl-group.com .

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