Chemical Packaging Operator

Job Title: Packaging Operator Location: Elk Grove Village, IL (Onsite) Contract Duration: Contract until 12/31/2026 Work Hours: 2pm - 10:30pm 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 Running through the packaging line Repair packaging equipment off-site Perform other packaging-related duties Perform manual packaging or operate NGK packaging equipment Recognizing safe packaging equipment operating conditions and proper care of packaging equipment Maintain packaging team purchase documentation Develop packaging vendors in conjunction Make minor repairs to packaging equipment Checking quality of product prior to packaging Conduct testing of packaging designs Assemble product components into final packaging Procure bulk and packaging components Forming, packaging and palletizing equipment Ensuring product and packaging meets quality requirements Ensure that the packaging line and the equipment's on packaging line are clean and set Operate necessary packaging equipment used in packaging foam or OPS products Manage packaging development from design to release Source new packaging technologies Provide packaging development detail in packaging programs from concept initiation through commercialization Maintain all equipment associated with packaging performance Maintain the packaging equipment and all associated equipment

Created: 2026-03-16