Utility A Operator at CITGO Petroleum Corporation in Cicero, Illinois

Job Description:

CITGO PETROLEUM CORPORATION

CITGO Petroleum Corporation is a recognized leader in the refining industry and operates under the well-known CITGO brand. CITGO owns and operates three refineries located in Lake Charles, LA.; Lemont, IL.; and Corpus Christi, TX, and wholly and/or jointly owns 38 active terminals, six pipelines and three lubricants blending and packaging plants. With approximately 3,300 employees and a combined crude capacity of approximately 807,000 barrels-per-day (bpd), positions CITGO as one of the best-branded supplier companies in the industry.

At CITGO our people are our most important resource. Our core values are Safety, Integrity, Respect, Accountability, and Care.

Job Summary

Located in Cicero, Illinois at the CITGO Lubricant Plant this is an on-site position with standard hours of 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM. Overtime hours span 5:30 AM - 5:30 PM with infrequent Saturdays. Utility A Operators assist on various production lines handling small containers and applying labels to drums and pails; eventually responsible for operating a variety of machines filling several industrial and automotive lube oils. Starting pay is $23.43/hour with CITGO Benefits.

Deadline to apply is Friday, February 14, 2025.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.


• Production line or chemical industry experience preferred.


• Mechanically inclined


• Able to lift 50 lbs.


• Team-oriented


• Self-driven, productive with limited supervision


• A valid driver's license is required.

The Maritime Transportation Security Act requires all persons who will need unescorted access to a regulated facility to have a valid Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC), issued in accordance with the rules established by the United States Coast Guard and the Transportation Security Administration. Candidates selected for employment must meet eligibility criteria to obtain a TWIC card.

The following link lists the eligible criteria for all persons trying to obtain a TWIC card:

https://www.tsa.gov/for-industry/twic

*CITGO is an Equal Opportunity Employer*

Job Duties

• Operate filling machines on a production line, filling containers with automotive and industrial lubricant oils.


• Apply labels to drums and pails.


• Move containers to designated locations as directed.

Job Duties II

Job duties displayed above are not all-inclusive, site-specific responsibilities may be assigned.

Here are the incentives we offer:

• Remote Work options available for eligible positions
• Options are department and/or location specific
• 9/80 Work Schedule Option (where applicable)
• Annual Vacation Incentive (40-120 hours of additional pay) for Eligible Employees
• Paid Vacation Time
• Company-Paid Holidays
• Caregiver Leave
• Excellent 401(k) Match
• Pension Plan
• Company-Paid Sick Leave and Long-Term Disability
• Medical, Dental, & Vision Plans; FSA and HSA options
• Company-Paid Life Insurance for Active Employees
• Healthy Rewards Program
• Service Awards Program
• Educational Assistance Plan
• Dependent Children Scholarships
• Reimbursement for Gym Membership
• Employee Discount Programs
• On-site Health Clinic (select locations)
• On-site Cafeteria (select locations)
• On-site Credit Union and ATM (Corporate office only)
• On-site Fitness Center (select locations)

PLEASE NOTE ALL JOBS DO NOT QUALIFY FOR ALL PERKS

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.

Requisition ID - 1087

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