Warehouse Operator

Job Summary:

The Warehouse Operator is responsible for safely and efficiently handling liquid and dry chemical products, ensuring accuracy, quality, and compliance throughout all warehouse and transfer operations. This hands‑on role involves loading and unloading trucks, tankers, and railcars; operating forklifts and other industrial equipment; repackaging and labeling materials; and maintaining precise inventory records. No two days are the same; you will work with a variety of products, equipment, and processes in a fast‑paced environment where attention to detail truly matters.

If you take pride in doing things right, enjoy physical, active work, and want to grow your skills in a stable, safety‑first company, we want to hear from you.

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Job Description:

General:

• 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:

• 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

• General Maintenance

• Other duties as assigned, including mixing and blending as required

Education and Experience:

• 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

Other

Job Requirements:

• 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.

Physical Requirements:

• 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)…