Utility Worker (7am-3:30pm)

Veolia Environnement SA; Addison (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Parental Leave

401(k) Plan

Flexible Spending & Health Savings

AD&D Insurance

Disability Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Veolia is seeking a Utility Worker in Addison, IL to service reusable IBCs/totes, cleaning, inspecting, testing and repairing for reuse. The role supports production, shipping/receiving, and maintenance and requires maintaining documentation and compliance with safety standards.

The candidate will manage tote inventory, perform forklift movements, and keep logs in SAP ERP while adhering to DOT/OSHA/EPA regulations. Overtime may be required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Active forklift certification or experience operating a forklift.
• Experience in manufacturing or industrial setting.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to learn and operate ERP systems (inventory/records).
• Good organization, time management, and planning skills.

Responsibilities

• Service reusable IBCs/totes: clean, inspect, test, and repair; update documentation.
• Move totes and perform material movements with a forklift.
• Maintain logs and SAP transactions for tote cleaning and certifications.
• Follow environmental, health, and safety programs (DOT/OSHA/EPA).
• Review container needs and create daily/weekly work plans; manage tote inventory.
• DOT testing requirements for containers and proper disposal of materials.

Skills

Forklift operation

Attention to detail

Inventory management

Organization and planning

ERP systems proficiency

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree

Tools

ERP systems

SAP experience

Job description

Veolia Group is a global leader in environmental services, operating across all five continents with nearly 218,000 employees. Specializing in water, energy, and waste management, Veolia Group designs and implements innovative solutions for decarbonization, depollution, and resource regeneration, supporting communities and industries in their ecological transformation. Within this framework, Veolia's Water Tech Business brings together a dedicated team of experienced professionals committed to tackling the world’s most complex challenges related to water scarcity, quality, productivity, and energy. Together, we pursue a shared mission to create a more sustainable future.

Job Description

Position Summary

The primary responsibility of the Utility Worker is to service reusable IBCs / totes, so that these containers can be re-used for storage and shipment of chemicals. The Utility Worker will empty, clean, inspect, test, and repair these totes and update all corresponding documentation. The position also supports the production, shipping/receiving, and maintenance departments when needed.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

• Support and comply with all environmental, health, and safety programs, policies, and applicable regulatory requirements (DOT, OSHA, EPA, etc).
• Willing and able to work overtime as needed and required
• Review container needs and inventory. Create daily / weekly work plans to efficiently service production needs and manage the returnable tote inventory.
• Empty container heels and ensure all hazardous and non-hazardous material are properly handled and disposed of.
• Clean the inside and outside of returned totes and inspect labeling and integrity.
• Perform general maintenance, basic painting, and valve installations on containers.
• Perform DOT testing requirements of containers per Semi-Bulk ISO reference manual.
• Record operating data such as process conditions, test results, and instrument readings.
• Generate and apply labels per requirements.
• Maintain logs and enter SAP transactions to track tote cleaning and certifications.
• Maintain and organize inventory of tote parts.
• Perform material movements around the plant with a forklift.
• Support Production, Warehouse, and Maintenance team with general work tasks as directed.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area.
• Conduct routine housekeeping tasks (operate floor scrubber, empty dumpsters, etc).

This list is not all-inclusive and may include other duties as assigned and necessary for theoperation and management of the shift and overall plant.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma or GED
• Active forklift certification or prior experience with routine forklift operation
• Experience working in a manufacturing or industrial setting
• High attention to detail
• Ability to learn and operate computerized inventory (ERP) systems
• Strong organization, time management, and planning skills

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate degree (two-year college or technical school)
• Chemical manufacturing experience
• SAP experience

Additional Information

At Veolia, we realize diverse teams make smarter decisions, deliver better results, and build stronger communities. We’re an organization that champions diversity and inclusion at every rung of the ladder and are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We offer challenging and meaningful careers, and because our people are our greatest assets, we also offer competitive compensation and benefits that include:

Compensation:
The hourly range of $22-$28USD is tied to the market for similarly benchmarked roles. This role does not include bonus compensation.

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance Starting Day 1!
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Parental Leave
• 401(k) Plan
• Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts
• AD&D Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement

We also offer...

• Opportunity for advancement. A place to build a career!
• Training in valuable skills
• Opportunity for new challenges. We’re growing!
• Strong leadership team!

As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and considers all applications equally, without discrimination.

****Applicants are required to be eligible to lawfully work in the U.S. immediately; the employer will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work authorization (e.g., H-1B visa) for this opportunity****

Veolia does not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiting firms. All vendors must have a current and fully executed MSA on file before submitting candidates. Any unsolicited resumes and candidate profiles will be deemed the property of the company, and no fee will be due.

As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications, without discrimination.

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