What are the responsibilities and job description for the Filling & Palletizing Equipment Technician position at CITGO?
Filling & Palletizing Equipment Technician Join a high-performing team at CITGO
CITGO Petroleum Corporation operates under the well-known CITGO brand and is a recognized leader in refining. We own and operate refineries in Lake Charles, LA.; Lemont, IL.; and Corpus Christi, TX, and wholly and/or jointly own 43 active terminals, nine pipelines, and three lubricants blending and packaging plants. With approximately 3,300 employees and a combined crude capacity of approximately 829,000 bpd, CITGO is positioned as one of the best-branded supplier companies in the industry. Our core values: Safety, Integrity, Respect, Accountability, and Care.
Primary Objective
Operate packaging machinery to safely fill, package, and palletize product and maintain a clean, efficient line.
Key Responsibilities
Compensation & Benefits Highlights
Equal Employment
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.
Safety & Culture
Our people are our most important resource. You’ll thrive in a culture built on Safety, Integrity, Respect, Accountability, and Care—backed by robust training and continuous improvement.
Requisition ID - 2183
CITGO Petroleum Corporation operates under the well-known CITGO brand and is a recognized leader in refining. We own and operate refineries in Lake Charles, LA.; Lemont, IL.; and Corpus Christi, TX, and wholly and/or jointly own 43 active terminals, nine pipelines, and three lubricants blending and packaging plants. With approximately 3,300 employees and a combined crude capacity of approximately 829,000 bpd, CITGO is positioned as one of the best-branded supplier companies in the industry. Our core values: Safety, Integrity, Respect, Accountability, and Care.
Primary Objective
Operate packaging machinery to safely fill, package, and palletize product and maintain a clean, efficient line.
Key Responsibilities
- Run and monitor packaging machinery to meet production goals.
- Complete product changeovers on filling equipment to support schedule changes.
- Fill containers, package finished goods, and palletize for shipment.
- Perform cleaning duties to maintain equipment and work areas.
- Operate mobile equipment for materials handling.
- Participate in safety meetings; complete required training.
- High school diploma or equivalent (GED) plus 1 year of manufacturing experience.
- Physical capability to lift and carry cases up to 50 pounds and to tilt and roll drums weighing 450 pounds.
Compensation & Benefits Highlights
- Remote work options for eligible positions; options vary by department and/or location.
- 9/80 work schedule option where applicable.
- Annual Vacation Incentive (40–120 hours of additional pay) for eligible employees.
- Paid vacation and company-paid holidays.
- Caregiver leave.
- Competitive 401(k) match and pension plan.
- Performance incentive.
- Company-paid sick leave and long-term disability.
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage; FSA and HSA options.
- Company-paid life insurance for active employees.
- Healthy Rewards Program; Service Awards Program.
- Educational Assistance Plan; Dependent Children Scholarships.
- Gym membership reimbursement; employee discount programs.
- On-site health clinic, cafeteria, and fitness center (select locations).
- On-site credit union and ATM (Corporate office only).
Equal Employment
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.
Safety & Culture
Our people are our most important resource. You’ll thrive in a culture built on Safety, Integrity, Respect, Accountability, and Care—backed by robust training and continuous improvement.
Requisition ID - 2183