Production Operator

As the Production Operator, you will handle all facets of industrial chemical manufacturing: material handling, adding chemicals to mixing tanks and hoppers, tending dryers and mills, packaging and palletizing product, managing automated production equipment using computer-based controls, driving forklift trucks, and keeping workplace clean and safe.

This position will be based at our manufacturing plant located in Hammond, Indiana.

This position will work 8‑hour shifts (rotating between days and nights 6am‑2pm; 2‑10pm; 10‑6am) (M‑F). Candidates must be able to accommodate this schedule.

• Move materials by hand, crane, and forklift truck
• Manage production equipment and materials for mixing, milling, drying, and packaging of powders and liquids
• Ensure products are made safely, on time, of good quality, at minimum cost
• Assist shipping, receiving, and maintenance
• Assist foremen to diagnose equipment failures and repair if possible
• Other work as assigned

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Proficiency driving forklift trucks
• Strong teamwork and communication skills
• Computer literacy; working knowledge of MS Office applications

• 1+ year experience in an industrial chemical manufacturing environment, preferred
• Sound technical aptitudes (mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, instrumentation, controls)
• Experience with hand tools and minor maintenance

At ICL, maintaining a safe and healthy workplace is a top priority. Employees are required to wear appropriate PPE based on the task and environment. This may include safety shoes, gloves, safety glasses, face masks, and, when necessary, full hazmat suits with respirators. Adherence to PPE protocols ensures the safety and well‑being of all team members.

Final base salary compensation will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, and/or experience. We also offer a generous benefits package (more information on benefits listed below).

$30.78

3%, subject to plan provisions.

• Competitive base pay and performance bonus
• Medical, dental, vision, and life benefits that start quickly – the first of the month after hire. Wellness Incentive Program to lower your health insurance cost
• Inclusive benefits for growing families, covering fertility, adoption, and parental leave
• Generous Leave and FMLA policies
• Tax‑advantaged health savings and spending accounts (when applicable)
• Prescription program that provides most generic maintenance medications at no cost (including Insulin products)
• 401k eligibility from day one of employment with a generous company matching contribution. 100% vested after one year of service
• Crisis assistance available to support employees during unforeseen circumstances
• Employee Assistance Program that includes comprehensive mental health support for you and your household family members
• Student Loan Assistance
• Business travel reward points are eligible for personal use
• Paid time off to support volunteering and Employee Resource Group’s (ERG) participation
• Free membership to a program that offers various discounts for travel, entertainment, groceries, and much more

ICL will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F‑1 (including those with OPT or CPT), H‑1, H‑2, L‑1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabilities