Production Operator (Multiple Openings)

Date:  5 Nov 2024
Posting End Date: 
Location: 

Lawrence, KS, US, 66044

Company:  ICL Specialty Products Inc

The Production Operator position is in our Lawrence food chemical processing plant. As the Production Operator, you will operate in a safe and efficient manner, carrying out basic duties, some of the basic job duties are listed below: Raw Material handling and unloading.

 

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

  • Material packing using manual, semi-automatic, and automated packing system
  • Restocking of packaging supplies
  • Trailer loading and unloading using fork truck
  • Bulk truck loading and unloading
  • Clean-up and housekeeping 
  • Troubleshoot process problems
  • Troubleshoot product flow
  • Check and adjust feed liquor specific gravity
  • Operate furnace burners, level, temperature controls
  • Pump feed liquor to furnaces and control flow
  • Operate auxiliary equipment, including, but not limited to chill wheel, elevator, Buffalo mills, hammer mill, hummer screen, Rotex screener, dust collector, baggers, cooling tower, product scalping screeners, pneumatic blowers, bucket elevators, and conveyors


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

  • Applicants must have a minimum of a high school diploma or GED
  • Have the physical ability to lift and carry 50 lbs. further than 10 feet on a frequent basis
  • Must be able to work in confined areas while wearing protective clothing & equipment
  • Must be able to work in a team environment with minimal supervision, rotating shifts, including weekends and holidays
  • Basic understanding of mechanical systems, computer applications
  • Good reading and comprehensive skills
  • Must be able to learn new duties and progress to chemical operator level
  • Must be capable of operating a fork truck

 

What will set me apart? 

  • Prior experience in food grade manufacturing or chemical plant

 

Salary Range: $28.73/hour - $32.84/hour depending on open bid positions available


To learn more, visit:  https://www.icl-lawrence.com 

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 pay 
  • Medical, dental, vision, and life benefits that start quickly – the first of the month after hire
  • Tax-advantaged health savings and spending accounts (when applicable)
  • Wellness Incentive Program to lower your health insurance cost
  • Generous Leave and FMLA policies
  • Prescription program that provides most generic maintenance medications at no cost (including Insulin products & EpiPens)
  • 401k eligibility from day one of employment with a generous company matching contribution. 100% vested after one year of service
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Free membership to a program that offers various discounts for travel, entertainment, groceries, and much more


Who is ICL? 
ICL Group is a leading global specialty minerals company, which creates impactful solutions for humanity's sustainability challenges in the food, agriculture and industrial markets.  ICL leverages its unique bromine, potash and phosphate resources, its global professional workforce, and its sustainability focused R&D and technological innovation capabilities, to drive the company's growth across its end markets. Our agricultural products feed the world’s growing population, our food additives enable greater access to higher quality food, our potash and phosphate products are essential components for the pharma industry and our bromine-based materials and phosphates contribute to a more energy efficient and environmentally friendly planet.  ICL benefits from its advantageous size, geographical spread, and operational flexibility. With a culture based upon leadership, innovation, and sustainability, ICL is well positioned to be an Employer of Choice within the communities in which we operate.  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 12,500 people worldwide, and its 2023 revenues totaled approximately $7.5 billion. To learn more about ICL, click here.

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Nearest Major Market: Lawrence