Line Operator

Location of the job: Hammond IN (Union)

Rotating Shift:

1st week – 7:00 am – 3:00 pm

2nd week – 3:00 pm – 11:00 pm

3rd week – 11:00 pm – 7:00 am

Hourly Pay Rate – $20.00 (with incremental increases every 6 months as outlined in CBA , up to $27.73) - Weekly Pay Periods

Background & Purpose of the Job

Our Unilever Hammond, IN facility is the home of the Dove Beauty bar, one of Unilever's biggest brands and the largest soap factory within the US.  Our Hammond facility is where we have been working to make beauty a source of confidence by manufacturing the different variations of the Dove beauty bar.  By joining our Hammond team, you will join a globally recognized site, that is also famous for being able to produce a billion bars in one year.

The Line Operator will operate and maintain production equipment in a consumer products manufacturing environment.

Who You Are & What You’ll Do

• Operate, start, stop, and maintain various production line equipment for soap manufacturing and packaging.

• Perform quality checks, troubleshoot equipment, and maintain production logs.

• Perform minor mechanical repairs and routine maintenance.

• Move materials from staging bays to the production floor using forklifts and other equipment.

• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.

• Communicate effectively with team members and supervisors.

• All other duties as assigned 

What You’ll Need to Succeed

•  Ability to perform physical tasks as described above.

• Willingness to work rotating shifts and overtime as needed.

• Previous experience in a manufacturing or warehouse environment is a plus.

• Forklift certification is an advantage (training provided if needed).

Physical Demands & Working Conditions

• Standing/Walking: Constant standing and walking throughout the shift.

• Lifting/Carrying: Frequent lifting and carrying of items weighing 1–20 lbs; occasional lifting up to 65 lbs.

• Pushing/Pulling: Frequent pushing/pulling of bins, carts, and pallets (up to 30 lbs occasionally).

• Reaching/Bending: Frequent bending, squatting, twisting, and reaching above shoulder, chest, and below chest level.

• Hand Activity: Frequent use of hands for fine finger movements, gripping, grasping, and pinching.

• Equipment Use: Operation of forklifts, worksavers, conveyor lines, and various hand tools.

• Environmental Conditions: Exposure to hot, cold, humid, and noisy environments; working around moving objects, slippery surfaces, and sharp edges.

• PPE Required: Safety glasses, steel/composite toed shoes, hearing protection, long sleeves, and no button shirts

Employment is subject to verification of pre-employment drug-screening, physical results and background investigation. 

Any coverages for health insurance and retirement benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.