Loader

Reagent • Kansas City, KS

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Reagent Chemical & Research, LLC. is seeking a full-time Loader at its Kansas, KS location. This first-shift position requires 40 hours per week, with possible overtime and weekend coverage. The Loader transfers liquid hazardous chemicals between tanks, railcars, trucks, pipelines, and other vessels; monitors facility processes and equipment; and supports safe, reliable product transportation and storage. The role requires maintaining compliance with applicable certifications and environmental regulations, communicating process and equipment status, and contributing to improvements in safety, quality, reliability, and workplace conditions.

The work involves inspecting and monitoring tanks, pipes, valves, control systems, terminal grounds, and equipment; recording readings and using plant data control systems; troubleshooting process or equipment issues; and placing systems in a safe condition for maintenance. The employee is responsible for personal and coworker safety and for maintaining the facility in proper operating condition.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent. Five years of experience loading or monitoring the movement of hazardous materials is preferred. Physical tasks include sitting, standing, walking, handling and reaching, climbing ladders up to 32 feet, and occasionally lifting or moving up to 100 pounds. Work takes place in a usually loud environment and may involve outdoor weather, chemicals, fumes, moving machinery, heights, temperature extremes, wet or humid conditions, and vibration; protective gear is required for certain exposures.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to perform the essential duties satisfactorily, with reasonable accommodations available for individuals with disabilities.
• Ability to listen for sounds from engines, trailers, pumps, compressors, and pressure vessels to detect possible faulty conditions or operation.
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, handle objects, reach and lift above shoulder level, twist, climb ladders up to 32 feet, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk, and hear.
• Ability to occasionally lift or move up to 100 pounds and often lift or move up to 60 pounds.
• Close, distance, and peripheral vision; depth perception; and ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

• Five years of experience in loading or monitoring the movement of hazardous materials.

Responsibilities

• Transfer liquid hazardous chemicals from tanks, railcars, trucks, or pipelines to other vessels.
• Inspect tanks, pipes, valves, and control systems and submit reports on their condition.
• Monitor the terminal yard and equipment and report conditions.
• Handle equipment and product in a manner that maintains ISO, DOT, and other governmental certifications.
• Follow federal and state environmental regulations and promote personal, coworker, and workplace safety.
• Learn and retain facility processes and changes to operate effectively and detect unusual conditions; troubleshoot and resolve issues.
• Communicate accurately and promptly with coworkers.
• Demonstrate leadership in daily activities, task planning, incident investigations, and work performance related to safety, the environment, quality, and reliability.
• Take ownership of the facility to meet product transportation and storage requirements and keep the site in proper operating condition.
• Record data readings, use plant data control systems, and continually observe process conditions.
• Place systems in a safe condition for maintenance, support maintenance activities, and communicate status to the facility supervisor and coworkers.
• Offer ideas, raise concerns, and collaborate with pipeline management, engineering, and maintenance to improve individual and unit performance.
• Participate as needed on committees addressing investigations, policy and procedure development, and workplace improvements.
• Evaluate facility operating status and troubleshoot processes and equipment to protect pipeline and storage system integrity and ensure timely, accurate product transportation.

Benefits

• 401(k) matching and profit sharing.
• Paid time off.
• 10 paid holidays.
• Comprehensive health benefits, including medical coverage with a free employee-only option, dental, vision, life, disability, and supplemental coverages.
• Health savings account (HSA) and flexible spending account (FSA).
• Competitive salary package.

What This Job Offers

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