Now Hiring - Warehouse Person

Warehouse OperatorThe 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. you will work with a variety of products, equipment, and processes in a fast-paced environment where attention to detail truly matters. General:Receive/unload and prepare/load liquid and dry chemical products from/to trucks, tankers, and railcars. Maneuver and connect/disconnect transfer hosesClimb up tanks, tankers and railcars to open/close top hatches and monitor loadInspect tanks, tankers and railcars before and after loading/unloading operationsVerify product against receiving/shipping documents, noting and reporting discrepancies and damagesProduct sampling and quality control in conjunction with lab personnelMaintain accurate receiving/shipping logs. Record amounts of product received or distributed via appropriate computer programPicking and staging product for delivery in accordance with specifications on customer orders or other instructionsOperation of powered and manual industrial lift trucks (with certification) to transport product in the warehouse, and maintain daily forklift checklistMove raw materials to the production area and move finished products to the warehouseAbility to lift and carry bags, pails, boxes, and pallets varying distancesAbility to stage and remove product packaging in complex storage racking within operating areas and warehousesRepackage product into proper containers for storage or shipment. 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 requirementsGive special attention to packaging, loading and storing of food grade and USP items.Operate electronic scale and process devicesCarefully store hazardous waste drums in the prescribed area in full compliance with hazardous waste regulationsResponsibility for inventoryExamine stored product and report deterioration and damageRearrange stored materialsAssist in counting of physical inventoryGeneral MaintenanceEnsure warehouse is clean, accessible and safe for all visitors and workersWhen spills occur, responsible for immediate reporting and cleanupProtect property from theft or damageOther duties as assigned, including mixing and blending as requiredEducation 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 measureAbility 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 performanceWear safety equipment as prescribed by companyComply with placarding rules when loading or unloading trucksOther Job Requirements:Participate in ongoing safety program including safety meetings and trainingsMust be available to work any days of the week, any assigned 8-12 hour shiftWillingness to work overtime or weekends as neededGood safety and attendance recordAbility to work cooperatively with other departments and personnelObserve, follow and enforce all company policies and proceduresMust pass pre-employment drug screen and background checkMust pass E-verify checkMust be capable of attaining a TWIC (Transportation Workers Identification Credential) card for participating MTSA facilities within Brenntag. Only applicable to MTSA sites.Physical RequirementsAble 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 materialAble to utilize tools and equipment as necessary to perform job tasksStanding and walking for long periods of time, up to 95% of dayMust 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 carsFrequently exposed to outside weather (from 10% to 75% of the time) sometimes in extreme weather conditionsOUR OFFERWe 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 leaveEducation assistance programEmployee assistance programVarious healthcare plan options as well as 401(k)Brenntag provides equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants and employees of all backgrounds and identities to create a workplace where difference is valued because it forms a resilient and more innovative organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, race, religion or belief, parental and family status, or any other protected characteristic. We welcome applications from women, men and non-binary candidates of all ethnicities and socio-economic backgrounds.If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or apply for a job on this site as a result of your disability. Brenntag North America, Inc. and its subsidiaries use E-verify, a government-run, web-based system that allows employers to confirm the eligibility of their employees to work in the United States.