Production Worker

Brenntag•Menomonee Falls, WI

20d

About The Position

The Production Worker (referred to in the description as Production Operator) safely and efficiently handles liquid and dry chemical products throughout warehouse, production, and transfer operations. The role includes mixing and blending chemicals; receiving, unloading, preparing, loading, and shipping products; operating industrial equipment; repackaging and labeling materials; maintaining inventory and shipment records; and keeping work areas safe and orderly. Employees work with a variety of products, equipment, and processes in a fast-paced environment, with careful attention to quality, accuracy, and regulatory compliance. The position has no supervisory responsibilities. Employees must participate in ongoing safety meetings and training, use required personal protective equipment, comply with company policies and procedures, and meet production requirements. Candidates must pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check and pass E-Verify. At applicable MTSA facilities, employees must be capable of obtaining a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC).

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or U.S. military experience; candidates with at least two years of chemical operations experience may be considered if the education or service requirement is not fully met.
Possess or be able to pass the exam to obtain forklift operator certification and demonstrate safe forklift operation.
Ability to read, comprehend, and follow detailed and simple instructions in English and write simple correspondence.
Ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division in all units of measure.
Ability to learn and operate technology-based devices, including smartphones, tablets, computers, PLCs, and operational technology equipment.
Ability to lift and carry bags, pails, boxes, and pallets varying distances and perform material handling, loading, unloading, packaging, stacking, palletizing, storage, and movement tasks.
Ability to use tools and equipment needed to perform job tasks.
Ability to stand and walk for long periods, up to 95% of the workday, and climb stairs and ladders to the tops of tanks, tankers, and railcars.
Ability to operate standing and sit-down forklifts, pallet jacks, and drum pickers.
Ability to pass company physical and training requirements, including wearing required personal protective equipment, which may include a respirator.
Must be available to work any day of the week on an assigned 8–12-hour shift and be willing to work overtime or weekends as needed.
Good safety and attendance record.
Must pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check and pass E-Verify.
Must be capable of obtaining a TWIC card if working at an applicable MTSA facility.

Responsibilities

Operate process equipment to mix, blend, dilute, and manufacture products safely and efficiently.
Monitor processes and use process data and testing techniques to ensure finished products meet specifications.
Maintain safe process operations using appropriate equipment and controls, such as scrubbers, ventilation, and bonding and grounding.
Receive, unload, prepare, load, and ship liquid and dry chemical products from or to trucks, tankers, and railcars.
Connect and disconnect transfer hoses; climb tanks, tankers, and railcars to operate hatches and monitor loads; and inspect conveyances before and after transfers.
Verify products against receiving and shipping documents, report discrepancies or damage, collect samples, and coordinate quality control with laboratory personnel.
Maintain accurate receiving and shipping logs and record product quantities in the appropriate computer program.
Pick and stage products for delivery according to customer orders or other instructions.
Operate powered and manual industrial lift trucks to move products and materials, and complete daily forklift checklists.
Move raw materials to production areas and finished products to the warehouse.
Repackage products into appropriate containers, fill cylinders, drums, totes, pails, or tankers, and ensure proper labeling, storage, stacking, and palletizing.
Pay special attention to packaging, loading, and storage requirements for food-grade and USP items.
Operate electronic scales and process devices; store hazardous-waste drums in designated areas in compliance with regulations.
Examine stored products for deterioration or damage, report issues, rearrange materials, and assist with physical inventory counts.
Keep the warehouse clean, accessible, and safe; promptly report and clean up spills; and protect property from theft or damage.
Perform general warehouse duties and other duties as assigned.
Meet or exceed production requirements, wear prescribed safety equipment, and comply with placarding rules when loading or unloading trucks.
Participate in safety programs, meetings, and training; follow and enforce company policies and procedures; and work cooperatively with other departments and personnel.