Packaging Utility Operator

J.M. Huber Corporation; Quincy, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

J.M. Huber Corporation in Quincy, IL is seeking a Packaging Utility Operator to help ensure shipments meet plant order requirements and are loaded per load securement policies. This is a second shift 2p-10p position and you will operate bulk bag systems, verify weights, and assist with instrumenting pallets.

You will follow FSMA guidelines, maintain clean work areas, and help with preventive maintenance. The role requires a High School Diploma or GED and forklift certification, with CDL

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Must be qualified to operate a forklift.
• CDL license preferred.
• Ability to read, comprehend and follow safety policy manuals, MSHA regulations, SOPs, SDS, and various production schedules/reports.

Responsibilities

• Operates and monitors bulk sack/bag systems; keeps weights in spec.
• Follows FSMA guidelines in daily production.
• Keeps palletizer supplied with pallets, dividers, and other supplies.
• Inspects trucks and loads per plant procedures; completes paperwork.
• Stencils product with lot numbers and labels; repalletizes as needed.
• Maintains clean, safe work area and assists with maintenance.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety policy comprehension

MSHA regulations knowledge

SOPs and SDS following

Education

High School Diploma

GED

Job description

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Packaging Utility Operator

Date: Sep 15, 2026

Location: Quincy, IL, US

Company: JM Huber Corporation

J.M. Huber Corporation is one of the largest privately held, family-owned companies in the United States. Established in 1883, we are a diversified, global supplier of specialty and commodity chemicals, hydrocolloid solutions, engineered wood products and natural resources to customers spanning a wide variety of industries. With approximately $3 billion in sales and 4,000 employees worldwide, we have a material presence in more than 20 countries.

Position Summary

To ensure the shipments meet Plant order requirements and are loaded per load securement policies. That the correct product is packaged following plant instructions. To operate bulk bag system, ensure that bag weights are in range and warehouse product as produced. Packaging Plant Utility Operator reports to the Production Supervisor. This is a second shift 2p-10p position.

Responsible for maintaining compliance with the Mandatory Minimum Standards Required, within his/her sphere of influence. This may or may not include compliance with any air permits, wastewater permits, storm water permits, or other rules as presented to the employee as requirements.

• Operates, monitors bulk sack/bag systems, and keeps sack/bag weights are in spec. Manual stacking may be needed occasionally to fix a damaged or poorly stacked pallet.
• Follows FSMA guidelines in the daily production of product.
• Keeps palletizer supplied with pallets, dividers, and other needed supplies.
• Warehouses finished product making sure they are put away in designated rows.
• Inspects trucks and loads them following the plant procedures.
• Fills out paperwork such as work orders, sample tags, forklift inspection reports, etc.
• Stencils product with customer information, lot numbers and material identification, repalletizes product, dumps nonconforming product.
• Keeps work area, warehouse and outside of plant in a neat and safe condition using good housekeeping.
• Help with preventive maintenance and downtime maintenance repairs.
• Employees must learn and observe all applicable company policies and safe practices and perform all duties assigned by the production supervisor. This description covers the significant duties of the job but may not include occasional assignments, which would be within the evaluation of this job.
• Relieves Packaging Plant Operator when needed or when directed.
• Knowledgeable of the ISO quality system as required to ensure compliance to the ISO 9001 quality standard.
• Follows FSMA guidelines in the daily production of product.
• Inspects Van trucks both FSMA and non-FSMA before loading them by following the plant instructions and procedures in place.
• When you are needed to help load trucks, we need to make sure we are filling out paperwork that corresponds with that load. This includes and is not limited to the load sheets making sure they are filled out correctly, lot #’s of pallets, etc. Making sure that we have loaded the right line of the order is a must. Also making sure pallets are neat and undamaged.
• Notifies Production Supervisor of any problems that will or may impact a confirmed finished product customer ship date
• Send samples to lab to ensure compliance with quality control specifications are meet and label pallet accordingly: Green tag for good / Red tag if out of spec.
• You must use the handheld scanner for bar coding and inventory needs.

Specialized/Technical Knowledge or Required Skills

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Must be qualified to operate a forklift.
• CDL license preferred.
• Ability to read, comprehend and follow safety policy manuals, MSHA regulations, SOP’s, SDS, and various production schedules/reports.

Physical Requirements

Works in all inside and outside areas of the plant and is exposed to heat, cold, inclement weather, noise, vibrations, grease, oil, crushed and ground limestone spillage and somewhat dirty conditions.

• Requires ability to climb stationary ladders up to at least 60’.
• Must be able to repetitively lift 50 pounds.
• Must be able to move 50 pounds occasionally.
• Must be able to frequently stoop, kneel, bend, crouch and crawl.
• Must be able to work in a dusty environment where temperatures vary from extremely hot to cold, work in humidity and around various chemicals.
• Frequently, operates forklift.
• Frequently requires clean up of limestone spillage which includes sweeping and shoveling material.

Education

High School Diploma

GED

Total Rewards

J.M. Huber Corporation complies with all local/state regulations requiring salary range transparency.

Any offered salary is determined based on relevant factors such as an applicant's skills, performance, job responsibilities, prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications and market considerations.

U.S. Market-Based Salary Range

Packaging Utility Operator

[$22.97 -$25.28]

• In addition to base compensation, individuals may be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus and profit-sharing payout.
• Huber also offers a comprehensive, competitivebenefitspackage as detailed on the Huber Benefits Hub

Our employees are our strongest asset, and their safety, health, and well-being is our highest priority. We respect the individual by providing opportunities for professional and personal development. Our Principles drive us to create an inclusive workplace where employees share core values, show dignity and respect toward others, and work hard to achieve their best performance.

J.M. Huber Corporation is an EEO employer. Pre-employment drug screening is required