Corrections Industry Lead Worker

About the role

The Illinois Department of Corrections is seeking a Corrections Industry Lead Worker for the Vandalia Correctional Center. The position is responsible for training, assigning and instructing individuals in custody workers in the daily operation of the milk/juice distribution plant and maintaining operating records of production. It also involves receiving and inspecting finished products for quality control, keeping equipment properly maintained and ensuring department and institutional safety, security and sanitation standards.

Key responsibilities

• Train, assign and instruct individuals in custody workers in the daily operation of the milk/juice distribution plant
• Maintain operating records of production
• Receive and inspect finished products for quality control
• Maintain proper preventative maintenance on all equipment
• Ensure department and institutional safety, security and sanitation standards are met

Required profile

• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis; the state does not provide visa sponsorship
• Bilingual skills are welcome
• Reasonable accommodation requests can be made during the application process

What we offer

• Anticipated starting salary of $5,837 per month, with a range of $5,837 to $8,199 per month
• Full-time salaried position, unionized under the Corrections Employees, AFSCME collective bargaining agreement
• Work hours of 5am-3:30pm Tuesday and Thursday, 5am-1pm Friday, with Saturday, Sunday and Monday off
• State of Illinois benefits and retirement packages

Applications must be submitted electronically through the State of Illinois job portal; applications by email or paper will not be considered. The position is fully in the office, with no availability for hybrid work.