Chemical Operator; Loader
Listed on 2026-10-11
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Manufacturing / Production
Location: New Johnsonville
At Oxy Chem, our chemistry makes modern life possible, and it is our people who make the difference. We are a safety-first, purpose-driven team committed to innovation, environmental responsibility, and doing things the right way. If you are ready to contribute, elevate your skills, and take ownership of your career, Oxychem offers the opportunity to make a difference every day.
Oxy Chem, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is a leading producer of essential chemistry with operations in the U.S., Canada and Latin America. Oxy Chem’s products play an essential role in everyday life, supporting critical applications in water treatment, pharmaceuticals, healthcare, manufacturing, automotive, personal hygiene, and residential and commercial construction. Oxy Chem actively participates in the Occupational Safety and Health Administration Voluntary Protection Program, underscoring our commitment to safety.
Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, Oxy Chem is a top three U.S. manufacturer of polyvinyl chloride, chlor-alkali and chlorinated organic chemicals, and calcium chloride. Visit for more information.
In a fast-paced industry that demands precision, we create a supportive workplace where the safety and well‑being of our employees are paramount. We are committed to rewarding top performers, offering very competitive pay and benefits, and providing tremendous career development opportunities.
The Loading Technician position is an entry level role that supports the operations of the New Johnsonville facility through daily loading/unloading operations and activities in coordination with the Logistics Supervisor and Lead Technicians. Employees in this role are required to obtain qualification and transition to a 12-hour shift Operations Technician position as openings become available.
Essential Functions- Maintains protection of the environment, and the health and safety of our employees, customers, and the communities in which we operate and/or transport our products, as our highest priority.
- Supports the safety process systems through participation in planned inspections, job observations, near miss reporting, incident investigation, area audits, and other programs as required.
- Participates in daily operations meetings to communicate information related to safety, environmental compliance, quality, cost consciousness, reliability, and operations.
- Obtains and maintains area qualifications for the truck and railcar loading/unloading areas, along with on-going training and requalification processes to support a knowledgeable and effective workforce.
- Performs loading/unloading tasks related to tanker trucks and railcars, including monitoring the loading/unloading stations for HESS and regulatory compliance, using standard operating procedures, safety policies, and related procedures and systems.
- Completes and submits all documentation related to the loading/unloading function as required, related to DOT regulations, standard operating procedures, safety policies, and job knowledge.
- Conducts visual and auditory inspection of all assigned equipment on equipment route procedures and the assigned unit.
- Supports the sludge filter press area by performing routine job task requirements at the sludge filter press as required.
- Responsible for monitoring, responding to, and documenting key performance measures and making recommendations for adjustments, as needed, based on training and background.
- Reports any concerns to the Logistics Supervisor, Lead Technicians and/or Process Supervisors.
- Generates work requests to address identified plant issues utilizing the current computer systems.
- Provides attention to detail, and dedication to work, in order to ensure reliability of the work site as well as a high quality product.
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