Warehouse Operator

** Privacy Preference Center:
*** Receive/unload and prepare/load liquid and dry chemical products from/to trucks, tankers, and railcars. This work is physical and requires attention to detail as follows:  + Maneuver and connect/disconnect transfer hoses  + Climb up tanks, tankers and railcars to open/close top hatches and monitor load  + Inspect tanks, tankers and railcars before and after loading/unloading operations  + Verify product against receiving/shipping documents, noting and reporting discrepancies and damages  + Product sampling and quality control in conjunction with lab personnel  + Maintain accurate receiving/shipping logs.

Record amounts of product received or distributed via appropriate computer program  + Picking and staging product for delivery in accordance with specifications on customer orders or other instructions
* Operation of powered and manual industrial lift trucks (with certification) to transport product in the warehouse, and maintain daily forklift checklist
* Repackage product into proper containers for storage or shipment. This work is physical and requires attention to detail:
* Responsibility for inventory  + Examine stored product and report deterioration and damage  + Rearrange stored materials  + Assist in counting of physical inventory
* General Maintenance  + Ensure warehouse is clean, accessible and safe for all visitors and workers  + When spills occur, responsible for immediate reporting and cleanup  + Protect property from theft or damage
* Other duties as assigned, including mixing and blending as required
* Move raw materials to the production area and move finished products to the warehouse
* Ability to lift and carry bags, pails, boxes, and pallets varying distances
* Ability to stage and remove product packaging in complex storage racking within operating areas and warehouses
* Fill cylinders, drums, totes, pails or tankers with product and route to prescribed storage locations making sure of proper labelling, storing, stacking, or palletizing according to company and regulatory requirements
* Give special attention to packaging, loading and storing of food grade and USP items.
* Operate electronic scale and process devices
* Carefully store hazardous waste drums in the prescribed area in full compliance with hazardous waste regulations
* High school diploma, general education degree (GED), or US military experience.
* Candidates with prior experience in working with chemical operations (2+ years) may be considered if education or service requirements are not fully met.
* Possess or able to pass exam to obtain Forklift Operators certification and demonstrate ability to operate a forklift safely.
* Ability to read, comprehend and carry out detailed and simple instructions in English and write simple correspondence.
* Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure
* Ability to learn and operate technology-based devices such as smart phones, tablets, computers, PLCs, operational technology equipment, etc. to carry out normal business operations.
* Meet or exceed production requirements based on information and or equipment used in the course of work performance
* Wear safety equipment as prescribed by company
* Comply with placarding rules when loading or unloading trucks
* Participate in ongoing safety program including safety meetings and trainings
* Must be available to work any days of the week, any assigned 8-12 hour shift
* Willingness to work overtime or weekends as needed
* Good safety and attendance record
* Ability to work cooperatively with other departments and personnel
* Observe, follow and enforce all company policies and procedures
* Must pass pre-employment drug screen and background check
* Must pass E-verify check
* Must be capable of attaining a TWIC (Transportation Workers Identification Credential) card for participating MTSA facilities within Brenntag. Only applicable to MTSA sites.
* This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
* Able to pass company physical and all training requirements, including wearing Personal Protective Equipment, which may include a respirator.
* Able to perform all functions of loading, unloading, packaging, stacking, palletizing, storage, and movement of material
* Able to utilize tools and equipment as necessary to perform job tasks
* Standing and walking for long periods of time, up to 95% of day
* Must be able to operate standing & sit-down forklifts, pallet jacks and drum pickers.
* Must be able to climb stairs and ladders to the top of tanks, tankers and rail cars
* Frequently exposed to outside weather (from 10% to 75% of the time) sometimes in extreme weather conditions
* We aim to create an environment where the best people want to work, where they can turn their passion into their job and realize their full potential.
* Individual development, on-the-job training, and development programs designed to help our employees grow in their careers.
* Paid parental leave
* Education assistance program
* Employee assistance…