Biodiesel Operator, Loader

Chevron • Hoquiam, WA

3d • $27 • Onsite

About The Position

Operates and monitors company plants and facilities, typically Upstream facilities after primary separation and processing (such as gas and co-gen plants) and Downstream & Chemical refineries and plants. Monitors process variables, troubleshoots, and performs interventions to maintain operating performance. Performs routine assignments under general supervision. Gaining knowledge of work procedures and practices. Specialty Operations business unit is accepting online applications for the Biodiesel Operator, Loader position located in Hoquiam, WA through April 28th, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. PT. The purpose of this position is to ensure that quality product is shipped from and received into the facility in the most efficient manner. This position requires rotation of day and night shifts. 10-12 hours per shift.

Requirements

• High school education or equivalent.
• Valid driver's license
• Ability to obtain a TWIC card after employment.
• Basic computer skills, accounting skills, good written and oral communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to operate plant computer systems
• Knowledge of arithmetic and its application
• Ability to distinguish colors
• Ability to communicate both orally and in writing
• Ability to work independently, or as part of a team
• Ability to organize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously to meet deadlines
• Be available for work and overtime as required
• Provide personal contact information to customers on an as-needed basis for official business purposes

Nice To Haves

• Ability to operate forklift, boom lift, pallet jack, and rail switches
• Working knowledge of soy, cottonseed, rapeseed oil and biodiesel processing as well as BQ-9000 requirements
• Tank gauging/Inventory reconciliation
• Tank sampling
• Truck and Rail loading/offloading
• Over the water vessel transfers operations
• 5 years' experience in load-out operations.
• Several years of experience in shipping and receiving.
• Forklift Operator Certificate.
• Working knowledge of soy oil and biodiesel processing as well as BQ-9000 requirements

Responsibilities

• Responsible for verifying product quality before the product leaves and reaches the customer
• Maintain a BQ-9000-compliant shipping and receiving system complete with appropriate documentation and work instructions
• Plan and schedule biodiesel load-out functions to meet customer demands most efficiently while maintaining product quality
• Inventory and purchase products as needed
• Monitor and continually improve quality control in all aspects of biodiesel plant shipping and receiving operations
• Acquire, label, and store retained product samples
• Visually inspect retained samples for product quality before releasing the shipment
• Inspect and test the quality of incoming raw material shipments before their release for use in the plant; follow established testing procedures and accurately report the results.
• Perform load-out functions and train plant operators on safe performance of load-out functions, including: Preparing railcars and trucks for shipment (chocking and grounding) Safely loading product for shipment into railcars and trucks Inspecting the product for quality indicators while loading Sample loaded product as necessary for retention and quality purposes
• For each shipped, received, or produced item, fill out the appropriate paperwork to ensure correct inventories are maintained and forward said paperwork to required parties while keeping copies of the paperwork for on-site filing
• Perform general facility maintenance and housekeeping at the load-out facilities
• Help to verify the load-out instrumentation to ensure its proper function
• Generate daily shipment reports
• Follow all safety regulations for any work area, and encourage others to do the same
• Follow all safety guidelines regulated by REG, OSHA, or other regulatory agencies
• Assist with manufacturing, packaging, and load-out of specialty oil products
• Perform other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Chevron offers competitive compensation and benefits programs, which include, but are not limited to, variable pay, health care coverage, retirement plan, protection coverage, time off and leave programs, training and development opportunities, and a range of allowances connected to specific work situations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees