Loading Operator

USALCO•Bastrop, LA

About The Position

USALCO is a leading provider of aluminum-based component products used in water treatment, pulp and paper manufacturing, the making of catalysts for oil refining, the housing market and other sectors. The right individual will have a can-do attitude, the ability to be part of a team while operating independently, and consistently performs to very high standards. To control, optimize, and produce the quality of Usalco plant performance and product through process control in relationship to the Loading/Checking. The assignment also requires that all federal and state regulations be followed during the work being performed in the facility. This position reports to the Production and Logistics Supervisor. ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties or special projects may be assigned. The following is a representative, but not an all-inclusive list of activities performed by the Loader/Checker. Responsible for all processes involved with Loading/Checking. Monitors all loading of bulk tanker trucks and railcars. Follows procedures and records process data as required. Collects retain sample from rear of truck after each tanker truck/railcar is loaded and sent to lab for storage. Completes all required paperwork for each truck and railcar. Some offloading of trucks and railcars is required. Communicates with lab for paperwork as needed. Assists with unloading of empty totes and drums from truck. Uses camera to take required pictures for this process. Facilitates the upkeep, organization and maintenance of process equipment. Housekeeping of loading area including load shack and truck pad. Responsible for turning in all paperwork and samples at the end of each shift. Responsible for washing of blend tanks and working closely with the blend operators. Responsible for the overall housekeeping and general maintenance of the loading/checking area as well as other areas of the plant. Responsible for using proper safety equipment, making sure all safety equipment is in working order and, if not, promptly reporting any deficiencies to the production supervisor for immediate attention. Being in proper dress attire and always conducting themselves in a safe and proper manner. Responsible for the startup and completion of any special duties or tasks that may arise during the operation as required by the Supervisor or plant manager. Broad job knowledge is required to perform complex duties in a mostly hot and dusty environment. Considerable physical activity including moving about stairways and platforms, working in difficult, tight, and uncomfortable places, sweeping, shoveling and some heavy lifting may be required. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None

Requirements

The assignment requires background in plant operations and a broad knowledge of all equipment and processes associated with loading/checking.
Knowledge of OSHA and environmental regulations is required.
Move and operate hoses and piping (hoses less than 50 pounds)
Bend and stoop to move and operate pumps and other equipment.
Ability to walk long distances each day.
Walking on hard concrete surface and gravel roadways.
Use of stairs is required frequently to access production areas.
Some periods of driving forklift as needed to move material.
All Usalco Personnel are required to participate in all Corporate Safety Training Programs and any site-specific safety training and policies.

Responsibilities

Responsible for all processes involved with Loading/Checking.
Monitors all loading of bulk tanker trucks and railcars.
Follows procedures and records process data as required.
Collects retain sample from rear of truck after each tanker truck/railcar is loaded and sent to lab for storage.
Completes all required paperwork for each truck and railcar.
Some offloading of trucks and railcars is required.
Communicates with lab for paperwork as needed.
Assists with unloading of empty totes and drums from truck.
Uses camera to take required pictures for this process.
Facilitates the upkeep, organization and maintenance of process equipment.
Housekeeping of loading area including load shack and truck pad.
Responsible for turning in all paperwork and samples at the end of each shift.
Responsible for washing of blend tanks and working closely with the blend operators.
Responsible for the overall housekeeping and general maintenance of the loading/checking area as well as other areas of the plant.
Responsible for using proper safety equipment, making sure all safety equipment is in working order and, if not, promptly reporting any deficiencies to the production supervisor for immediate attention.
Responsible for the startup and completion of any special duties or tasks that may arise during the operation as required by the Supervisor or plant manager.