Warehouse Operator

Brenntag TA Team

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

• 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

• Repackage product into proper containers for storage or shipment. This work is physical and requires attention to detail:

• 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

• 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

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) 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.

• Paid parental leave

• Education assistance program

• Employee assistance program

• Various healthcare plan options as well as 401(k)