Plant Utility Assistant ($22.18 / Hour)

Innophos is seeking a Plant Utility Assistant for the Chicago Heights, IL facility. This entry level position has the responsibility for compliance with safety, quality and environmental requirements, housekeeping, record keeping, etc. in performing basic operator duties in a 24/7 operation with advancement opportunity.

Key Responsibilities

• May fill-in for operators in packaging rooms. Scope includes operating packaging equipment, the delivery of correct bags, boxes, drums, super sacks, etc. to the staging area using a forklift
• May provide assistance in the Maintenance department as needed
• Keeps areas clean and performs other work as assigned

SHIFT & WAGES:

• 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
• 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
• Wages start at $22.18 / hour in accord with the labor contract
• Eligible for overtime pay on hours worked that exceed 8/day and 40/week
• Bi-weekly paid on Friday’s

BENEFITS:

• The following annual benefits are available, based on eligibility:
  • Annual incentive bonus up to 5% of eligible earnings (based on site and company performance)
  • 12 paid Holidays, including 10 observed and 2 floaters
  • 2 paid Sick days
  • Paid vacation, based on years of service
  • 401k match up to 5% of eligible earnings
  • Medical, Dental and Vision benefits effective the 1st of the month following hire date
  • Health care & Dependent care flexible spending accounts
  • Life insurance (1X annual salary); additional supplemental insurance available
  • Short Term Disability insurance
  • Long Term Disability insurance
  • Accident insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program, including confidential counseling and access to local resources and online training
  • Discounts on travel and entertainment
  • Safety shoe allowance
  • Fitness Membership Reimbursement

Required Education and Experience

• High School diploma or GED
• Licensed lift truck operator preferred

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Must be computer literate
• Must be capable of accurately completing log sheets/ reports, both paper and electronic, understanding written material, performing basic mathematics and making appropriate transactions in E1
• Understands the operation of the equipment and the nature of material used in the different areas
• Must be available to work changing shifts and schedules

About Innophos

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.