Bulk Loader Chemical Operator - 1st Shift

Quaker Houghton • Detroit, MI

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for following manufacturing instructions to perform production and shipping related duties to ensure on-time production and shipment of product while adhering to high standards of quality, safety and customer service. Primary responsibilities will be the safe and efficient driving of a yard switcher and the loading of finished goods and raw materials into bulk tank wagons. Tankers are required to be weighed in and out on the company scale, assuring all paperwork coincides with the assigned tanker and the related materials. The driver will assure proper staging of the tanker and that all related connections from the storage tank or blend vessel to the tanker are properly inspected and connected prior to loading materials. The driver must have strong communication skills and report any issues or delays to shift supervisors/managers as needed. Other duties will include moving trailers on site to support production, moving drum trailers from the dock to the yard an vise versa as needed. Loads tanker trucks, also unloads box trucks and flat-beds, tanker trucks and rail cars, either manually or using proper material handling equipment. Load containerized and bulk raw materials to production vessels. Complete shipping responsibilities including; receive PO’s in JDE, ship items in JDE, communicate late shipments to OTC group, Prepare UPS and FedEx shipments and call trucks for shipment. Operates yard switcher to move box trucks and tank wagons as needed. Operates production equipment in a manner consistent with training and work instructions to ensure safety and the highest level of product quality. Prepares mixing vessels, necessary pumps and hoses for unloading. Inspects all containers prior to filling for cleanliness and integrity. Fills containers as prescribed in the associated batch ticket, pick ticket, and or export order sheet and prepares containers for shipment including labelling, palletizing and wrapping and completes work orders in JDE. Assist in tracking material inventory and performing inventory counts, make inventory transfers in JDE. Store and stage inventory in assigned areas for batch preparation, further processing and/or shipping. Maintains neat, thorough and correct completion of all product related documentation. Maintains a clean and organized work area and strictly adheres to all plant safety policies. Provides immediate containment, reporting and clean-up/recovery of spilled material or leaks.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Forklift Experience Required
• Ability to lift bags and other containers up to 50 pounds in a safe manner as directed
• Ability to move drums up to 500 pounds with mechanical equipment in a safe manner as directed
• Ability to follow instructions
• Positive team oriented attitude
• Reliable attendance
• Strong communication skills and report any issues or delays to shift supervisors/managers as needed

Nice To Haves

• Class A CDL
• Knowledge of DOT standards
• 1-3 years of Yard Switcher experience
• Bulk loading experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Safe and efficient driving of a yard switcher
• Loading of finished goods and raw materials into bulk tank wagons
• Weighing tankers in and out on the company scale, assuring all paperwork coincides with the assigned tanker and the related materials
• Assuring proper staging of the tanker and that all related connections from the storage tank or blend vessel to the tanker are properly inspected and connected prior to loading materials
• Moving trailers on site to support production
• Moving drum trailers from the dock to the yard and vice versa as needed
• Loading tanker trucks
• Unloading box trucks, flat-beds, tanker trucks and rail cars, either manually or using proper material handling equipment
• Loading containerized and bulk raw materials to production vessels
• Completing shipping responsibilities including receiving PO’s in JDE, shipping items in JDE, communicating late shipments to OTC group, preparing UPS and FedEx shipments and calling trucks for shipment
• Operating yard switcher to move box trucks and tank wagons as needed
• Operating production equipment in a manner consistent with training and work instructions to ensure safety and the highest level of product quality
• Preparing mixing vessels, necessary pumps and hoses for unloading
• Inspecting all containers prior to filling for cleanliness and integrity
• Filling containers as prescribed in the associated batch ticket, pick ticket, and or export order sheet
• Preparing containers for shipment including labelling, palletizing and wrapping
• Completing work orders in JDE
• Assisting in tracking material inventory and performing inventory counts
• Making inventory transfers in JDE
• Storing and staging inventory in assigned areas for batch preparation, further processing and/or shipping
• Maintaining neat, thorough and correct completion of all product related documentation
• Maintaining a clean and organized work area and strictly adhering to all plant safety policies
• Providing immediate containment, reporting and clean-up/recovery of spilled material or leaks

Benefits

• Quarterly Plant Gainshare
• Company Provided Uniforms
• Generous annual paid time off
• 401 (k) employer match
• Health care, dental and vision benefits
• Employees can receive up to a $1,000 bonus by referring a friend to join the company
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid time off for volunteerism
• Comprehensive benefit options including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Parental Leave, Holiday Pay, Paid Time Off, Tuition Reimbursement, and Savings Plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED