Chemical Operator

Job Title: Packaging Operator

Pay Rate: $25/hr

Duration: 4 months

Location: Elk Grove Village, IL

Rotating Shifts: M-F 6am - 2:30pm and 2pm - 10:30pm

This position is for an international manufacturer of specialty materials.

We are looking for a Packaging Operator

Responsibilities


- 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 the 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,
lifting 55 pounds, connecting hoses, operating manual valves, wearing FRC uniforms, and a 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