Material Handler-Chemical; Augusta, GA - Austin Industrial; NUTR

Material Handler – Chemical

This is a full‑time position working 40 hours per week. No per diem and no relocation funding.

• Assist with terminal / distribution operations, loading and unloading hazardous chemicals via truck and tanker/hopper rail car.
• Rehandle off‑spec product; mix, heat, filter, and pull samples to ensure product conformity.
• Assist operations with tank alignment and transfers of hazardous chemicals for proper valve alignment, sampling techniques, and environmental consideration, following standard operating procedures.
• Monitor products transferred to and from tanks, vessels, or pipelines at the terminal site.
• Assist with terminal maintenance duties as needed, maintaining equipment in operating condition.
• Pull samples as per standard operating procedure for chemical analysis to guarantee product integrity.
• Input information into electronic hand‑held device, documenting standard operating procedure, load‑out activities, and tank production/specification information.
• Load trucks and railcars, and unload raw materials from outside suppliers and intra‑plant units.
• Track mobile movement and spot railcars and tanker trailers.
• Operate heavy machinery, including front‑end loader and dump truck.
• Assist customers and/or producers with any problems that may arise.
• Perform work wearing required personal protective equipment (pPE), including chemical protective clothing, respirators, safety harnesses, and other PPE items.
• Use full range of mobility, working in various positions and heights, as required for the job.
• Perform special assignment duties and call‑out as required.

• Experience handling liquid and dry products for agricultural and industrial use (preferred).
• Must pass background check, pre‑employment physical, drug, hearing, vision, pulmonary function, respirator fit test (no beard), and range‑of‑motion testing.
• Valid driver’s license required; forklift experience required.
• Must be able to work wearing required personal protective equipment.

We offer excellent benefits, including medical, dental, life, and disability insurance, and a matching 401(k) plan.

Austin Industrial is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants must be legally authorized to work for any employer in the United States;
Austin does not sponsor or take over employment visa sponsorship.