DOC Vandalia CC Corrections Industry Lead Worker
About The Position
The Illinois Department of Corrections is seeking a Corrections Industry Lead Worker to support the daily operation of the milk/juice distribution plant at Vandalia Correctional Center. The position trains, assigns, and instructs individuals in custody who work in the plant, maintains production records, and inspects finished products for quality before packaging and shipping. The worker also maintains equipment through preventive maintenance and ensures Department and institutional safety, security, and sanitation procedures are followed. Other related duties may be assigned. The position is salaried and full-time, with a schedule of 5:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday and 5:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. Friday; Saturday, Sunday, and Monday are off. It is fully in-office at Industries – Vandalia Correctional Center, 1876 US Highway 51, Vandalia, Illinois. The anticipated starting salary is $5,837 per month, with a full range of $5,837–$8,199 per month. This is a union position subject to the applicable collective bargaining agreement. The role is classified as heavy work and requires lifting up to 100 pounds at a time and frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
Requirements
- Knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four years of high school.
- Three years of specialized industrial experience related to the position.
- Complete an approved guard training course within six months of employment.
- Pass the IDOC/IDJJ background check.
- Pass a drug screen; use of unauthorized drugs is prohibited.
- Use digital technology, tools, platforms, and processes to manage and support department digital enhancements.
- Abide by employer vaccine and/or other medical standards.
- Ability to perform heavy work, including lifting up to 100 pounds at a time and frequently lifting or carrying objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
Nice To Haves
- At least two years of experience in logistics or distribution of finished products.
- At least two years of experience maintaining workflow in a group setting.
- At least two years of experience in inventory management.
- At least two years of experience managing tools in a correctional setting.
- At least one year of experience in preventive equipment maintenance.
- At least one year of experience maintaining production schedules.
- At least one year of experience in shipping and receiving procedures.
- Forklift certification.
Responsibilities
- Train, assign, and instruct individuals in custody workers in the daily operation of the milk/juice distribution plant.
- Maintain operating records of production.
- Receive and inspect finished products for quality control before packaging and shipping.
- Maintain proper preventive maintenance on all equipment.
- Ensure Department and institutional safety, security, and sanitation procedures are followed.
- Perform other duties reasonably within the scope of the listed duties.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Vision insurance
- Dental insurance
- Pension plan
- Deferred compensation and other pre-tax benefit programs
- 12 weeks of paid maternity/paternity leave
- Paid state holidays (13–14 days annually)
- Three paid personal business days annually
- 12 paid sick days annually, with carryover
- 10–25 days of paid vacation annually (10 days in the first year)
- Employee Assistance Program and/or mental health resources
- Training and career advancement opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
