Loading Operator - Lolita Packaging

Formosa Plastics•Point Comfort, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Loading Operator is responsible for safely and efficiently leading packaging, bulk loading, truck loading, and rail operations. This role ensures compliance with company policies, ISO standards, environmental health and safety regulations, and operational procedures. The position supports production goals through leadership, equipment oversight, safety auditing, incident reporting, employee training, and maintaining a safe, compliant, and productive work environment. The Loading Operator will also act as a Step Up Supervisor when the Supervisor is on vacation and will be knowledgeable in all duties performed by a Packaging/Bulk Loading/Truck Loading/Rail Operations Operator.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent
Valid Driver’s License
Knowledge of bulk loading, packaging systems, rail switching coordination, and safe material transfer procedures
Experience with Hazardous Energy Control (Lockout/Tagout), OSHA standards, ISO 9000/14001 compliance, safety audits, and incident reporting
Skilled in operating forklifts, locomotives, packaging equipment, and initiating maintenance work orders through equipment inspections and troubleshooting
Ability to verify production activities, maintain operational logbooks, complete inspections, manage compliance documentation, and support quality assurance processes
Self-motivated, curious and eager to learn
Willingness to take over areas of responsibilities

Nice To Haves

3-5 years Packaging, Bulk Loading, Truck Loading, Rail Operations experience preferred, but not required
3-5 years Packaging/Bulk Loading/Truck Loading /Rail Operations experience preferred but not required

Responsibilities

Act as Step Up Supervisor when the Supervisor is on vacation
Hazardous Energy Control PIC for Permitting Rail and Packaging Warehouse
Relieve Shift properly
Complete Monthly Inspections
Perform Safety Audits of all Personnel at Rail Switching, Packaging, and Truck Loading
Initiate Incident Reports and Reporting to Safety of Incidents
Inspect equipment and initiate Work Orders for repairs
Utilize the Call Out List when employees call
Verify Production for all areas
Handle resample request from the lab
Complete sales return documentation
Verify that all shift inspections are being performed
Verify that all THM Policies and Procedures are being performed
Maintain log book
Abide by the Quality Policy in regards to ISO 9000 and will abide by the Environmental, Health and Safety requirements as they pertain to ISO 14001
Adhere/Implement/educate/train and adhere to all company policies and procedures including but not limited to, ISO, personnel, quality, environmental, health, safety, Federal and State laws, regulatory and company requirements
Comply with NTG (Nothing Touching the Ground) requirements. Including daily audits
Be active in Operation Clean Sweep, and ensure employees are aware of and accountable for pellet loss prevention, containment, cleanup and disposal
Work outside normal shift hours as needed
Maintain regular and reliable attendance
Other duties as assigned