Warehouse Operator

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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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:
o Maneuver and connect/disconnect transfer hoses
o Climb up tanks, tankers and railcars to open/close top hatches and monitor load
o Inspect tanks, tankers and railcars before and after loading/unloading operations
o Verify product against receiving/shipping documents, noting and reporting discrepancies and damages
o Product sampling and quality control in conjunction with lab personnel
o Maintain accurate receiving/shipping logs. Record amounts of product received or distributed via appropriate computer program
o 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
o Move raw materials to the production area and move finished products to the warehouse
o Ability to lift and carry bags, pails, boxes, and pallets varying distances
o Ability to stage and remove product packaging in complex storage racking within operating areas and warehouses
· Repackage product into proper containers for storage or shipment. This work is physical and requires attention to detail:
o 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
o Give special attention to packaging, loading and storing of food grade and USP items.
o Operate electronic scale and process devices
o Carefully store hazardous waste drums in the prescribed area in full compliance with hazardous waste regulations
· Responsibility for inventory
o Examine stored product and report deterioration and damage
o Rearrange stored materials
o Assist in counting of physical inventory
· General Maintenance
o Ensure warehouse is clean, accessible and safe for all visitors and workers
o When spills occur, responsible for immediate reporting and cleanup
o Protect property from theft or damage
· Other duties as assigned, including mixing and blending as required
Education and Experience:
· High school diploma, general education degree (GED), or US military experience.
o 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) sometimes in extreme weather conditions
OUR OFFER
· 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.
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