Production Operator

Brenntag•Durham, NC

25d

About The Position

The Production Operator safely and efficiently handles liquid and dry chemical products while maintaining accuracy, quality, and compliance across warehouse and transfer operations. The role includes mixing, blending, and manufacturing products; loading and unloading trucks, tankers, and railcars; operating industrial equipment; repackaging and labeling materials; and maintaining inventory records. It is a hands-on, physical position involving a variety of products, equipment, and processes in a fast-paced environment. The operator monitors processes and equipment to produce products that meet specifications, conducts or supports sampling and quality-control activities, and follows company and regulatory requirements for material handling, storage, shipping, and hazardous waste. The role also includes warehouse upkeep, spill response, safety-program participation, and other warehouse duties as assigned. This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or U.S. military experience. Candidates with at least two years of chemical-operations experience may be considered if they do not fully meet the education or service requirement.
Possess or be able to pass the exam for forklift-operator certification and demonstrate safe forklift operation.
Ability to read, understand, and carry out detailed and simple instructions in English, and write simple correspondence.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure.
Ability to learn and operate technology-based devices, including smartphones, tablets, computers, PLCs, and operational technology equipment.
Ability to meet or exceed production requirements based on information or equipment used in the work.
Ability to wear company-prescribed safety equipment.
Availability to work any day of the week on an assigned shift of 8 to 12 hours.
Willingness to work overtime or weekends as needed.
Good safety and attendance record.
Ability to work cooperatively with other departments and personnel and follow company policies and procedures.
Must pass a pre-employment drug screen, background check, and E-Verify check.
Must be capable of attaining a TWIC card when required for participation at applicable MTSA facilities.
Must pass the company physical and all training requirements, including the ability to wear personal protective equipment that may include a respirator.
Ability to perform loading, unloading, packaging, stacking, palletizing, storage, and material-movement tasks, and to use tools and equipment necessary for the work.
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods, up to 95% of the day.
Ability to operate standing and sit-down forklifts, pallet jacks, and drum pickers; climb stairs and ladders to the tops of tanks, tankers, and railcars; and work outdoors in weather that may be extreme.

Responsibilities

Operate process equipment to mix, blend, dilute, and manufacture final products safely and efficiently.
Monitor process data and use testing techniques to ensure final products meet specifications.
Monitor process safety and use equipment such as scrubbers, ventilation, and bonding/grounding systems.
Receive and unload, and prepare and load, liquid and dry chemical products from and to trucks, tankers, and railcars.
Connect and disconnect transfer hoses; climb tanks, tankers, and railcars to operate hatches and monitor loads; and inspect equipment before and after transfers.
Verify products against receiving and shipping documents, report discrepancies or damage, and maintain accurate logs and computer records of quantities received or distributed.
Take product samples and coordinate quality control with laboratory personnel.
Pick and stage products for delivery according to customer orders or other instructions.
Operate powered and manual industrial lift trucks, transport materials in the warehouse, and complete daily forklift checklists.
Move raw materials to production and finished products to the warehouse; lift and carry bags, pails, boxes, and pallets; and stage or remove packaging in storage racks.
Repackage products into appropriate containers, fill cylinders, drums, totes, pails, or tankers, and label, store, stack, or palletize them according to company and regulatory requirements.
Give special attention to packaging, loading, and storing food-grade and USP items; operate electronic scales and process devices; and store hazardous-waste drums in designated areas in compliance with regulations.
Examine stored products for deterioration or damage, report issues, rearrange stored materials, and assist with physical inventory counts.
Keep the warehouse clean, accessible, and safe; immediately report and clean up spills; and protect property from theft or damage.
Meet production requirements, wear prescribed safety equipment, comply with placarding rules when loading or unloading trucks, and participate in safety meetings and training.
Follow company policies and procedures, work cooperatively with other departments and personnel, and perform other assigned warehouse duties.