Logistics Technician

AmSty•Gales Ferry, CT

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Logistics Technician is an 8-hour, day-shift position at the Allyn’s Point polystyrene plant in Gales Ferry, Connecticut. The role performs plant processes safely and responsibly using standard operating procedures and work instructions. It involves operating powered industrial vehicles, working with the Operations team, and performing physically demanding tasks. The technician also uses a DCS computer interface to control the process. The position is part of the Allyn’s Point manufacturing organization. The schedule is five days and 40 hours per week, with some overtime expected. Relocation is not available. The starting salary is $53,000 annually; the grade and salary offered will reflect the job duties and the candidate’s experience.

Requirements

High school diploma.
Ability to operate forklifts, a yard horse semi tractor, person lifts, and a railcar mover; on-site training will be provided.
Ability to wear a respirator and work from heights.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the job.
Ability to work as an active member of a small team operating the plant around the clock.
Initiative, including independently initiating activities that contribute to team and plant goals, overcoming obstacles, and taking responsibility.
Interpersonal effectiveness, including communicating effectively, asking questions, using input to improve performance, and working toward win-win solutions.
Willingness to seek and provide feedback, continue learning, and develop skills that benefit the team.
Ability to work well with others and be candid and tactful.
Ability to evaluate problems using relevant data and identify what needs to be addressed.

Nice To Haves

Two-year degree or post-high-school education.
Experience in chemical or manufacturing plant operations.

Responsibilities

Follow operating discipline, procedures, and practices to ensure safe and efficient performance of assigned duties.
Load finished material into railcars and bulk trucks.
Offload raw materials.
Wash and vacuum railcars.
Switch railcars and move tank trucks.
Communicate with transportation providers about carrier and equipment issues.
Test products and raw materials using laboratory instruments.
Perform duties with a high degree of dedication to safety and environmental stewardship.
Routinely operate basic control systems and devices to monitor levels, temperatures, pressures, flow rates, and product transfers.
Troubleshoot process, product quality, safety, and environmental problems.
Control, monitor, and adjust control systems and manually operated equipment.
Act as a resource for other Operators and/or Technicians on job tasks and work prioritization.
Perform tasks assigned per the task list.
Accurately complete required paperwork.
Maintain safety awareness and follow all safety standards.