Packager

Innophos; Illinois; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Packager to join their team in Chicago. This role involves operating equipment, ensuring safety and quality in packaging processes, and maintaining accurate records. With a focus on teamwork and collaboration, the position offers a dynamic work environment with rotating shifts and opportunities for overtime. The company values its employees and offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with a 401k match. If you are looking for a rewarding career with a commitment to safety and diversity, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

401k Match

Medical Benefits

Dental Benefits

Vision Benefits

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Days

Annual Incentive Bonus

Employee Assistance Program

Fitness Membership Reimbursement

Safety Shoe Allowance

Qualifications

• Must be a licensed lift truck operator with strong computer literacy.
• Ability to complete log sheets accurately and perform basic mathematics.

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment, troubleshoot, and maintain cleanliness and records.
• Prepare and move packages using a forklift in a restricted space.

Skills

Forklift Operation

Computer Literacy

Basic Mathematics

Log Sheet Completion

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

E1 System

JOE System

Job description

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

Key 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 E1 system.
• Selects, prepares, fills, samples, weighs and moves a variety of packages and containers as required for the proper packaging of product.
• Moves pallets, containers and equipment throughout a restricted space using a forklift.
• Enters work orders in JOE as needed.

Shift

• Rotating Shift – 1st shift (6:30 am-2:30 pm), 2nd shift (2:30 pm-10:30pm), 3rd shift (10:30 pm-6:30 am) Monday - Sunday.
• Initially assigned to 1st shift for training.
• 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 paid on Fridays.

Benefits

• Annual benefits are available based on eligibility.
• Annual incentive bonus up to 5% of eligible earnings (based on site and company performance).
• 12 paid Holidays, including 11 observed and 1 floaters.
• 2 paid Sick days.
• Paid vacation, based on years of service.
• 401k match up to 5% of eligible earnings.
• Medical, Dental and Vision benefits effective the 1st of the month following hire date.
• Health care & Dependent care flexible spending accounts.
• Life insurance (1X annual salary); additional supplemental insurance available.
• Short Term Disability insurance.
• Long Term Disability insurance.
• Accident insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program, including confidential counseling and access to local resources and online training.
• Discounts on travel and entertainment.
• Safety shoe allowance and Fitness Membership Reimbursement.

Required Experience, Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Must be a licensed lift truck operator and able to operate 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 and 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.

Wages

$29.02 - $29.02 an hour. Wages start at $29.02/hour in accord with the labor contract.

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.

Innophos is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer, seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment.