Packaging Operator
Ringwood, IL 60072
6 Month - Contract
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
Forklift operation. Basic computer skills. English (reading and writing), basic math calculations.