Packager, Manufacturing ​/ Production

Innophos is seeking a Packager for our manufacturing plant located in Chicago Heights, IL. The right candidate will be responsible for the efficient operations of assigned area, including quality, safety, housekeeping, record keeping, environmental, etc.

• Observes and operates all equipment and instrumentation, troubleshoots, adjusts equipment, cleans equipment, makes regular rounds, and records data on appropriate logs and sheets
• Properly uses the JDE Enterprise 1 system to make appropriate transactions, product scans, and maintenance work orders
• Operates the packaging systems including operating the packaging equipment, the delivery of correct bags, boxes, drums, Super Sacks, etc., to the staging areas
• Operates the packaging stations including the packaging hopper, and delivery of correctly filled bags, sacks, etc.
• Keeps areas clean
• Assists in training other operators
• Performs other work as assigned

• Rotating Shift – 1st shift (6:30 am-2:30 pm), 2nd shift (2:30 pm-10:30 pm), 3rd shift (10:30 pm-6:30 am) Monday – Sunday
• Initially assigned to 1st shift for training
• A typical 4 week schedule may be:
• 3rd Shift for 7 days with 2 days off following then
• 2nd Shift for 7 days with 1 day off following then
• 1st Shift for 7 days with 4 days off following
• 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 Friday’s

• Medical, Dental and Vision benefits which start the 1st of the month after hire
• Annual incentive bonus eligibility based on individual and company performance
• Tax advantaged health savings and spending accounts
• 401k eligibility with company match and annual discretionary contribution
• Time off: vacation, holidays/floating holidays, personal and sick days
• Company provided Life and Disability Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Fitness Membership Reimbursement Program
• Educational assistance program

The benefits set forth in this posting reflect Innophos’ current benefits for similarly situated employees, are subject in all respects to the terms and conditions of the applicable program policies and may be modified or discontinued by Innophos in the future (subject to applicable law).

• High School diploma or equivalent
• 2 years of related production operator experience in a manufacturing setting
• Forklift experience preferred

• Must be capable of accurately completing reports and understanding written material, and performing basic mathematics
• Demonstrates knowledge of process flow description (PFD), key process control points, process description, rounds sheets and data sheets, analytical specifications and control thereof, all relevant job analyses, and appropriate troubleshooting
• Demonstration of above knowledge includes written and oral testing, and actual operation of equipment, to meet minimum standards of acceptability
• Ability to follow Good Manufacturing Practices including the proper wearing of clean protective clothing, following personal hygiene standards, and adherence to food/drink/tobacco restrictions

• Frequent lifting (50 lbs)
• Constant standing, bending, operating mobile equipment (forklift)

$30.29 - $30.29 an hour

Wages start at $30.29/hour in accord with the labor contract

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.

Headquartered in Cranbury, New Jersey, Innophos has manufacturing operations across the United States, in Canada, Mexico and China and sells into over 70 countries.

Innophos is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer, seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. Innophos is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates in our recruiting process, as required by applicable federal, state and local laws.