Operator Small Blends and Warehouse Job

Position Summary:

As a Warehouse Operator you will be performing a variety of material handling warehouse duties.  Schedule Mon – Fri 7:00 am – 3:30 pm, overtime on Saturdays when business demands.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Re-package chemical products from bulk containers to drums and totes; Frequent safe operation of hand equipment at the fill station.
• Frequent safe operation of forklifts to load and unload shipments and move material within the warehouse; Safe operation of yard trucks to move material within the facility.
• Ensure required GHS labeling/placarding is on all packages, trucks and trailers.
• Ensure the right packages are loaded onto the right trucks to be shipped to customers by verifying lot numbers and product codes match customer order numbers.
• Responsible for ensuring all packages and trailers meet DOT specification prior to shipping; includes properly closing totes and drums using a torque wrench and applying seals to prevent tampering.
• Completion of accurate documentation necessary for shipments, including truck loading logs, Bill of Ladings with applicable Safety Data Sheets (SDS), etc.
• Batch blending of chemical products in quantities of 50 - 7,000 gallons.
• Responsible for maintaining good housekeeping practices.
• Participate in daily, monthly and annual inventory counts.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Very limited travel, for training.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent, required.
• Experience in warehousing, preferred.
• Forklift experience (sit down, gas), a plus.

Personal Characteristics:

• Strong math skills, and ability to pass a pre-hire job-related math exam, required.
• Ability to pass post-hire job-related DOT placarding, International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG), International Air Transportation (IATA), and other applicable trainings and exams.
• Ability to understand the basics of chemical properties and recognize potential hazards.
• Willing and able to comply with company safety policies and practices.
• Willing and able to safely operate hand tools, forklifts and yard trucks.
• Attention to detail and ability to read, understand, and follow warehouse schedule and procedures.

Organizational Framework:

• This position reports to the Manager, Small Blends and Warehouse.
• This position has no direct reports.
• Advises, consults and coordinates with:
• Quality Assurance
• Production
• Maintenance
• Truck Drivers
• R & D
• Environmental, Health and Safety Department

Physical Requirements/Working Environment:

• Working environment is in a chemical facility. Must be comfortable with outdoor working conditions, routinely exposed to the elements. Frequent walking in a large production facility.
• Must be able to safely perform all the duties of the job.
• Capable of bending, climbing, stooping, sitting, and standing for long periods of time on concrete.
• Must be able to pass a post-offer/pre-placement drug screen, background check, job-related physical abilities and pulmonary function test. (Must also follow facial hair guidelines.)