Material Handler - Hopewell
About The Position
The Material Handler works in the Marine Operations area of the plant and receives assignments from the area chief and/or First Line Supervisor. Marine Operations handles marine shipments of ammonium sulfate, unloads raw materials by barge and railcar, and operates material-handling equipment, including equipment used for chemical storage operations. The role involves loading and unloading materials, operating and cleaning equipment and work areas, and supporting safe plant operations. The position is subject to 12-hour rotating shifts and requires flexibility to respond to changing priorities and emergencies.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Valid driver's license.
- Ability to perform duties while wearing required personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Computer competency.
- Willingness to work 12-hour rotating shifts, adapt to changing priorities, and handle emergencies.
Nice To Haves
- Interpersonal skills, attention to detail, ability to follow directions, comprehension, reading, writing, speaking, mathematics, organizing, and innovation.
Responsibilities
- Load ammonium sulfate onto barges and vessels.
- Clean ammonium sulfate and perform housekeeping in Marine Operations and related areas.
- Transfer raw materials from storage to other operating areas.
- Operate large valves and pumps on occasion.
- Unload raw materials arriving by vessel, truck, and railcar.
- Dock barges and vessels.
- Adjust commercial truck weights when loads are overweight or underweight.
- Inspect and operate payloaders.
- Remove snow throughout the plant using payloaders, shovels, and other equipment.
- Operate Bobcats and forklifts.
- Load customer trucks and North Side trucks.
- Operate and clean the Marine Operations pad.
- Operate and clean conveyor systems.
- Safely operate vehicles and other job-related equipment.
- Support and enforce corporate, facility, and department policies.
Benefits
- Paid holidays.
- Paid time off, including vacation.
- Eligibility to purchase company stock.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Medical insurance.
- Dental insurance.
- Vision insurance.
- Flexible spending and health savings account eligibility.
- Employer-provided short-term disability benefits.
- Eligibility to purchase long-term disability benefits.
- Employer-provided basic life insurance and eligibility to purchase voluntary life coverage.
- Potential discretionary incentive pay, equity awards, and participation in a deferred compensation plan for certain roles.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
