Utility Worker (7am-3:30pm)

Water Technologies • Addison, IL

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About The Position

The Utility Worker services reusable intermediate bulk containers (IBCs) and totes so they can be reused for chemical storage and shipment. The role empties, cleans, inspects, tests, and repairs totes and maintains related documentation. It also provides support to production, shipping and receiving, warehouse, and maintenance teams as needed. The position is scheduled from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and requires overtime when needed.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Active forklift certification or prior experience with routine forklift operation.
• Experience working in a manufacturing or industrial setting.
• High attention to detail.
• Ability to learn and operate computerized inventory (ERP) systems.
• Strong organization, time management, and planning skills.
• Willingness and ability to work overtime as needed and required.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree from a two-year college or technical school.
• Chemical manufacturing experience.
• SAP experience.

Responsibilities

• Comply with environmental, health, and safety programs, policies, and applicable regulatory requirements, including DOT, OSHA, and EPA requirements.
• Review container needs and inventory, and create daily and weekly work plans to meet production needs and manage returnable tote inventory.
• Empty container heels and properly handle and dispose of hazardous and non-hazardous materials.
• Clean returned totes inside and out, and inspect their labeling and integrity.
• Perform general maintenance, basic painting, and valve installations on containers.
• Perform DOT testing of containers according to the Semi-Bulk ISO reference manual.
• Record operating data, including process conditions, test results, and instrument readings.
• Generate and apply labels according to requirements.
• Maintain logs and enter SAP transactions to track tote cleaning and certifications.
• Maintain and organize inventory of tote parts.
• Move materials around the plant using a forklift.
• Support production, warehouse, and maintenance teams with general work tasks as directed.
• Keep the work area clean and orderly and perform routine housekeeping, such as operating a floor scrubber and emptying dumpsters.
• Perform other duties as assigned and needed for shift and plant operations.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance starting on day one.
• Life insurance.
• Paid time off.
• Paid holidays.
• Parental leave.
• 401(k) plan.
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts.
• AD&D insurance.
• Disability insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Opportunity for advancement.
• Training in valuable skills.
• Opportunity for new challenges.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED