Production Operator

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.

 

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 Lawrence, KS to be eligible for consideration. Thank you for your understanding, and we look forward to reviewing applications from talented individuals in our local area.

 

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

 

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.

 

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

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 Student Loan Assistance Program 
• Free membership to a program that offers various discounts for travel, entertainment, groceries, and much more 

 

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

 

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.

 

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