Material Handler - Chesterfield

AvanSix • Chester, VA

2d • $22

About The Position

Job Responsibilities: · Loading, warehousing, and shipping of tankers, boxes, sacks and overseas bulk containers by using various processes (manual and mechanical) · Participate in AdvanSix OS (Operating System) principles, i.e. Standard Work, 5S, Continuous Improvement, etc. · Obtain a fork lift license · Participate in scheduled and unscheduled outages · Train unqualified Material Handlers · Additional responsibilities as needed Basic Qualifications: · Minimum high school diploma/GED · Must be willing and able to work a 12-hour rotating shift environment that includes holidays, weekends, and required overtime · Proficiency with a computer, including programs such as Word and Excel · Must be able to complete a background check and drug test successfully · Must have strong communication skills · Must be willing and able to work in a team environment · Must meet minimum physical requirements needed to perform essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation Preferred Qualifications: · Chemical operations background/experience is preferred (at least 1 year) · Fork truck preferred · Able to manage multiple priorities · Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment · Basic computer and troubleshooting skills · Have a strong work ethic and initiative to learn processes · Ability to work at elevated heights - greater than 50 feet · Comfortable entering and working in confined spaces Physical Requirements: · Required to work on uneven and sometimes slippery surfaces and in adverse weather conditions (cold, hot, humid, rain, snow, etc.) · Ability to lift and move objects that weigh up to 50 lbs., and exert up to 75 pounds pull · Ability to work at elevated heights - greater than 50 feet

Requirements

• Minimum high school diploma/GED
• Must be willing and able to work a 12-hour rotating shift environment that includes holidays, weekends, and required overtime
• Proficiency with a computer, including programs such as Word and Excel
• Must be able to complete a background check and drug test successfully
• Must have strong communication skills
• Must be willing and able to work in a team environment
• Must meet minimum physical requirements needed to perform essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation
• Required to work on uneven and sometimes slippery surfaces and in adverse weather conditions (cold, hot, humid, rain, snow, etc.)
• Ability to lift and move objects that weigh up to 50 lbs., and exert up to 75 pounds pull
• Ability to work at elevated heights - greater than 50 feet

Nice To Haves

• Chemical operations background/experience is preferred (at least 1 year)
• Fork truck preferred
• Able to manage multiple priorities
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment
• Basic computer and troubleshooting skills
• Have a strong work ethic and initiative to learn processes
• Ability to work at elevated heights - greater than 50 feet
• Comfortable entering and working in confined spaces

Responsibilities

• Loading, warehousing, and shipping of tankers, boxes, sacks and overseas bulk containers by using various processes (manual and mechanical)
• Participate in AdvanSix OS (Operating System) principles, i.e. Standard Work, 5S, Continuous Improvement, etc.
• Obtain a fork lift license
• Participate in scheduled and unscheduled outages
• Train unqualified Material Handlers
• Additional responsibilities as needed

What This Job Offers

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