Packaging Operator

Packaging Operator

Location: Elk Grove Village, IL Duration: 06 Months Rotating Shifts: M-F 6am - 2:30pm and 2pm - 10:30pm

The responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Follow procedures to safely package chemical products into totes, drums and pails
• Repack and relabel chemical products
• Utilize automated control systems along with manual operations to operate process and packaging equipment
• Identify, troubleshoot and diagnose equipment issues
• Perform light maintenance or prepare equipment for others to safely perform maintenance
• Complete batch related documentation and declare production in SAP
• Perform daily housekeeping tasks, rounds, and maintain an organized work environment
• Perform other tasks as assigned by management
• Ability to respond to emergency situations within the limits of training and qualifications
• Ability to work rotating shifts
• Ability to work overtime as needed
• Commitment to safe and environmentally responsible operation of all aspects of a chemical process

In order to be qualified for this role, you must possess the following:

• Minimum High School Diploma or equivalent
• 3+ years of experience in a chemical production environment
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Comfortable working with flammable and other hazardous chemicals
• Must be able to complete basic math calculations
• Must be able to operate hand tools, such as pliers, screwdrivers, and scrapers.
• Experience with forklift operation
• Ability to perform the essential physical functions of the position including climbing stairs, ladders, lift 55 pounds, connect hoses, operate manual valves, wear FRC uniforms and full-face respirator (clean-shaven)

The following skill sets are preferred by the business unit:

• Excellent mechanical aptitude
• Positive "can do" attitude
• Ability to be safe, flexible innovative, honest and self-starting
• Proficient in MS Office
• Experience with SAP