Raw Material Handling Technician

Job Description

Responsible for the operational performance of their assigned area to continually meet production, preventative maintenance, and regulatory compliance targets while on shift.

Tasks & Responsibilities

• Know, understand, and follow all Safety and Environmental policies, procedures and requirements.
• Operate and certify in Raw Material Handling Equipment
• Perform Lock out/ Tag out and issues safety permits
• Create and maintain a culture of continuous improvement.
• Assist Shift Lead and Safety department regarding safety and emergency measures and realization of safety and emergency plans.
• Operate and maintain a clean work area
• Retrieve samples as needed
• Participate in mandatory on-site and off-site training courses that include safety, regulatory requirements, handling of hazardous and volatile materials, and equipment repair and maintenance
• Troubleshooting equipment
• Perform incidental/preventative maintenance in operating areas
• Maintain compliance in mandatory training as per company specs
• Perform other duties assigned as needed

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of operational and industrial principles
• 3 years of experience in production, maintenance, engineering and/or process improvement roles including leading teams of people
• Mechanical aptitude
• Minimum of 3 years' operating heavy equipment (Cranes, Excavators, Skidsteer, Dozers, Manlifts, etc.)
• Working knowledge in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, & PowerPoint)
• Must be able to walk long distances and stand and work for more than 2 hours in though environmental conditions (high temperature, high humidity, noise & dust) and withstand heights of up to 500 feet.
• Must have the ability to effectively communicate in English, verbally and in writing. Skills will be used to produce quality reports and thorough instructions and directions.
• Must have reliable transportation to and from work
• Must have or be able to obtain a TWIC-card