Bulk Chemical Operator

Denali Holdco LLC•Hopewell, VA

About The Position

This position performs loading, unloading, and storage activities for truckload quantities of raw materials and finished products for the North Plant. The work includes packaging powder and liquid finished products from the manufacturing process into the finished product warehouse, and scanning and entering products into the SAP inventory management system. The operator also supports plant and warehouse operations, maintains assigned work areas, and follows GMP standards and safety requirements.

Requirements

High-school education or equivalent.
Must be capable of passing forklift certification.
Ability to understand and operate a distributed process control system, personal computer, and associated software systems.
Ability to understand and use SAP.
Basic math skills.
Ability to manage time and determine priorities to meet daily plant requirements.
Ability to understand and carry out routine verbal and written instructions.
Ability to maintain effective working relationships with other employees.
Must be available to work rotating shifts, such as twelve-hour shifts, and weekends as scheduled.
Must be able to operate a forklift truck and be capable of passing certification testing.
Physical mobility and agility required.
Must be able to perform all job duties in all weather conditions and seasons while wearing appropriate PPE.
Must be comfortable working around chemicals in a manufacturing plant environment.
Requires working rotating shifts, including weekends and holidays.
Must be able to lift 50 lbs. without mechanical assistance.
Must be able to tolerate prolonged physical activity, such as twelve-hour shifts.
Must have sensory faculties sufficient to react safely to potential or immediate hazardous conditions and take appropriate action.
Must be able to wear required PPE, including respiratory protection, a safety harness, and a full protection suit, as well as safety shoes, eye protection, hand protection, hearing protection, hard hats, and other common protective or safety equipment.

Nice To Haves

Vocational training or job-related coursework.
At least 1 year of relevant work experience in a chemical plant or related industry.
Experience with a Distributed Control System (DCS).
Experience with SAP.

Responsibilities

Unload incoming raw material deliveries, including daily hazardous raw material deliveries.
Load finished products into truck trailers.
Confirm that proper documentation has been received before starting loading or unloading.
Obtain samples for Quality Control testing and release.
Complete SAP work to account for payment of invoices.
Conduct physical inventories and cycle counts of raw materials and packaging materials as directed by a Supervisor or Manager to ensure SAP inventory accuracy.
Package flaked products into 25 kg bags, and stack and palletize the bags.
Package flaked products into 500 kg super sacks.
Package liquid products into 55-gallon drums and 1000 kg totes.
Complete the daily flaking production log, inventory removals, and inventory introductions.
Perform daily housekeeping in assigned areas.
Assist operations and warehouse personnel as required.
Accurately scan and enter finished products into SAP.
Adhere to all GMP standards and requirements.
Perform other duties as assigned.