ISO Technician; UN Portable Tank Technician

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Full Time OR-13424 N Woodrush Way, Portland, OR, US

3 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $26.00 To $34.00 Hourly

Kanto is a leading U.S. manufacturer of high-purity specialty chemicals that power the world’s most advanced industries. With a legacy of precision, safety, and innovation, we support global leaders in semiconductor, technology, and chemical processing by delivering products that meet uncompromising standards of quality and reliability.

At Kanto, we believe our people are our greatest strength. We foster a culture where collaboration, continuous improvement, and excellence are not just values, but daily practices. Joining Kanto means contributing to work that shapes the future of technology and manufacturing—while growing your career in a dynamic, high-impact environment.

The ISO Technician supports Kanto’s Supply Chain function by ensuring the continuous, safe, and reliable movement of chemicals delivered via ISO tanker. This role manages the coordinated flow of ISO tanks across the facility, working closely with Production, Quality, and Technical teams to maintain uninterrupted material availability.

• Load and unload ISO tanks from chassis and assigned pits.
• Physically receive, inspect, and verify ISO tank condition upon arrival.
• Complete receiving check sheets, inspections, and related documentation with accuracy.
• Connect, flush, and sample ISO tanks in accordance with approved quality procedures.
• Perform hose operations including pulling, rolling, and making chemical connections.
• Offload approved ISO tanks; complete all required end-of-offload steps and verify tanks are empty.
• Create and complete Master Trip Cards, Production Trip Cards, and Plex sample labels.
• Perform system entries including LIMS submissions, Excel tracking logs, and ERP transactions.
• Connect and initiate fills of customer lorries.
• Resample and flush ISO tanks for quality or technical review as required.
• Support ISO recertification activities in partnership with the Production Technical Team.
• Safely move ISO tanks, chassis, trailers, and associated equipment around the facility.
• Maintain clear communication via email and radio to support material flow and operational continuity.

Follows all Kanto and customer safety requirements and completes all required safety training. Actively participates in hazard identification, near-miss reporting, and process improvements. Must be able to wear PPE including air-purifying/supplied-air respirators, safety glasses, face shields, safety shoes, hard hats, fall protection, and other gear as required.

To perform this role successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities.

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in a manufacturing, chemical processing, production yard, dock operations, or similar industrial environment, and/or chemical handling, hazardous materials, with rigorous PPE and safety requirements.

For a description of roles and types of experience that may position you well for this role, please refer to end of this posting.

• Experience and/or ability (to learn) to operate large commercial vehicles. (Experience with chemical tankers is preferred.)
• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and Teams required.
• Experience with chemical tankers is strongly preferred.
• 1–2 years of yard spotter or tractor-trailer operation preferred; candidates without…