Loader/Bulk Handler- Austin Industrial (Pasadena, TX)

Austin Bridge & Road•Pasadena, TX

About The Position

The Loader/Bulk Handler loads chemicals into or from tanks, trailers, rail cars, and other containers. The work includes loading and unloading liquid chemicals, liquid petroleum products, and other liquids, following procedures and using required personal protective equipment. Other duties may be assigned. This position requires a TWIC Card and driver license. There are no minimum education requirements; a PTEC degree is preferred. Six or more months of experience in an industrial setting is preferred. Applicants must be legally authorized to work for any employer in the United States; Austin Industrial cannot sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position. Work may take place in industrial and construction environments, with exposure to weather, temperature extremes, noise, dust, fumes, moving equipment, vibration, and other site-specific hazards. Employees must be able to wear required PPE and meet applicable customer, site, regulatory, medical, and fitness-for-duty requirements. Reasonable accommodation may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

TWIC Card.
Driver license.
Must be legally authorized to work for any employer in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available.
Able to sit, stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, and use hands and fingers to perform assigned duties.
May be required to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds and work at elevations, on uneven surfaces, or in confined spaces.
Possess sufficient visual, hearing, communication, and motor skills to safely perform job responsibilities.
Able to read, comprehend, and follow safety procedures, work instructions, and company policies; exercise sound judgment; solve problems; maintain attention to detail; manage stress; and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced work environment.
Able to wear required personal protective equipment and meet applicable customer, site, regulatory, medical, and fitness-for-duty requirements.
Maintain a constant commitment to safety, quality, and productivity expectations.

Nice To Haves

PTEC degree.
Six or more months of experience in an industrial setting.

Responsibilities

Follow proper procedures for loading or unloading chemicals at all times.
Use required personal protective equipment at appropriate times.
Pump liquid chemicals, liquid petroleum products, and other liquids into or from tank cars, trucks, or barges.
Verify tank car numbers against loading instructions to ensure accurate placement by the crew.
Connect ground cables to carry off static electricity.
Remove or replace dome caps using wrenches or other appropriate tools.
Inspect tank interiors for cleanliness and exteriors for leaks or damage.
Position the loading spout over the dome and operate the valve to admit liquids to the tank.
Lower a gauge rod into the tank or read a meter to verify the specified liquid volume.
Lower a sample bottle into the tank for laboratory testing.
Seal outlet valves on cars.
When unloading cars, connect a hose to outlet plugs and attach the special dome using wrenches.
Start pumps or operate valves to admit compressed air into tank cars and force liquids into storage tanks.
May test samples for specific gravity using a hydrometer and record readings on the loading slip.
May clean tank car or tank truck interiors using a mechanical spray nozzle.
May inspect rupture discs, vacuum relief valves, and rubber gaskets on valve cover plates, and replace defective parts using wrenches.
May pump nitrogen or compressed air into cars to test for leaks.
Perform other duties as assigned.