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.

We are currently seeking qualified candidates for this position. Please note that, at this time, we are only considering applications from local candidates. Relocation assistance is not available for this role. Candidates must reside within a commutable distance to Hammond, IN to be eligible for consideration. Thank you for your understanding, and we look forward to reviewing applications from talented individuals in our local area.

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

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

I’m interested! What will I get to do in this position? 

• 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
• Maintain clean work environment
• Assist shipping, receiving, and maintenance
• Assist foremen to diagnose equipment failures and repair if possible
• Other work as assigned

What skills and experience do I need to be successful in this role? 

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

What will set me apart?

• 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

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE):
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.

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.  

Compensation at ICL: If you are hired at ICL, your 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).

Salary Range: $30.78

Annual Bonus Target: 3%, subject to plan provisions.

We've Got You Covered
ICL is committed to offering you a comprehensive set of benefits to empower you and your family physically, mentally, emotionally, and financially. The benefits we offer to our diverse and inclusive workforce include:

• 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

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Who is ICL?

ICL Group Ltd. is a global leader in agriculture, food and industrial solutions, utilizing its unique mineral resources and extensive expertise to address key sustainability challenges related to food security and access to essential minerals. ICL is focused on driving long-term growth through its specialty agriculture and food businesses, while strategically managing its bromine, potash and phosphate mineral resources. ICL’s global professional workforce is dedicated to expanding its growth engines and efficiently operating – both structurally and economically – while maintaining and optimizing its core operations. The company’s operations are organized under four segments: Industrial Products, Potash, Phosphate Solutions and Growing Solutions. ICL shares are dual listed on the New York Stock Exchange and the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange (NYSE and TASE: ICL). The company employs more than 12,000 people worldwide, and its 2025 revenues totaled approximately $7 billion. For more information, visit the company's website at www.icl-group.com. 

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