Bulk Operator I
About The Position
Reporting directly to the Bulk Supervisor, the Bulk Operator I loads and unloads non-hazardous and hazardous bulk chemicals across facility grounds. The role includes measuring and calculating materials, processing and documenting product, operating transfer and material-handling equipment, and transferring materials between vessels. The operator also performs equipment maintenance, cleaning, washouts, changeovers, and sanitation while maintaining housekeeping and 5S standards. The position requires adherence to safety, environmental, security, quality, customer, regulatory, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and food safety requirements. The operator helps maintain a safe work environment, supports continuous improvement and the Responsible Care 14001 (RC14001)/Environment, Health, Safety, & Sustainability (EHS&S) management system, and responds to customer concerns. Other duties may be assigned as requested.
Requirements
- High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
- At least 1 year of continuous work history.
- Ability to work on top of tanks up to 70 feet in height.
- Ability to work in high and low ambient temperatures.
- Ability to change elevation using ramps, stairs, and ladders.
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods, such as more than one hour.
- Ability to independently lift up to 50 pounds frequently during a shift.
- Maintain training on applicable quality, GMP, and food safety procedures.
Nice To Haves
- At least 1 year of experience working in a bulk or yard area is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Measure and calculate materials using basic arithmetic and strapping charts.
- Follow procedures and properly document processed product.
- Operate pumps, piping, hoses, valves, steam, and heat trace to load and unload railcars, trucks, and ISO containers.
- Operate forklifts, yard trucks, and other material-handling equipment for hazardous and non-hazardous materials.
- Transfer materials between vessels, including tanker trucks, totes, tanks, and ISO containers.
- Control equipment through a Human Machine Interface and manual controls.
- Perform autonomous maintenance, including cleaning, inspecting, lubricating, and tightening equipment.
- Lead or support continuous improvement activities through established methods.
- Maintain housekeeping and 5S standards, and keep equipment and work areas clean and organized.
- Perform washouts, changeovers, and cleaning and sanitization of facilities and equipment.
- Follow safety, environmental, quality, security, customer, regulatory, GMP, and food safety policies and procedures.
- Assist in maintaining a safe work environment and act safely at all times.
- Support implementation and maintenance of the RC14001/EHS&S management system and follow its guiding principles, policies, procedures, and requirements.
- Maintain hazardous waste in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations.
- Follow DOT, IATA, and IMDG hazardous materials or dangerous goods regulations.
- Listen to customers, suppliers, and employees, and respond quickly to customer concerns.
- Report food safety, security, or quality issues to management or the HACCP team.
- Use resources cost-effectively, strive for continuous improvement, and support new business opportunities with flexible and innovative strategies.
- Maintain a positive, willing-to-learn, “Can Do” attitude.
- Perform other duties as requested.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
