Shipping - Shipper - Addis

Tokai Carbon CB•Addis, LA

About The Position

Summary/Objective The Shipper position works collaboratively within the department under the direction of the Shipping Supervisor to prepare materials for transport in and out of the plant location. The Shipper will follow established procedures to ensure safety, compliance and other efficiencies to support the functions of shipping and receiving; purchase order fulfillment; inventory control and other key related tasks. Essential Functions Interpret, communicate and execute daily loading schedule Safely, accurately and efficiently prepare load vans, Hopper trucks and cars to goal weights and distributions while properly installing load locks Identify bulk tank loading spouts and strapping locations accurately Document with accuracy loading paperwork, check sheets and strapped bulk tanks Safely operate a forklift/tractor to transport materials for packaging and shipping Engage in highly repetitive task of stacking 50# bags containing carbon black on the lazy susan (est. repetition 850 – 1700 bags per day) Inspect for and report issues with Hopper cars and trucks Identify and flag all off-weight bags to ensure accuracy in order fulfillment (FIBC and 50#) Execute all ISO duties as required by the supervisor and department Safely operate yard truck to move trailers around the plant location as a result of operational/distribution need (may require current CDL license and is determined based on plant management discretion) Actively participate in safety inspections of equipment and process efficiencies to ensure routine operations may continue and department functionality is optimal

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
Ability to read, interpret and understand safety manuals, policies and procedures
Excellent communication skills to relay shipping instructions to team members
Desire for excellence with respect to efficiency and results

Nice To Haves

0–1-year experience in a manufacturing environment
0-1 year of Forklift experience
Strong mechanical and operational aptitude in a manufacturing environment
CDL driver’s license

Responsibilities

Interpret, communicate and execute daily loading schedule
Safely, accurately and efficiently prepare load vans, Hopper trucks and cars to goal weights and distributions while properly installing load locks
Identify bulk tank loading spouts and strapping locations accurately
Document with accuracy loading paperwork, check sheets and strapped bulk tanks
Safely operate a forklift/tractor to transport materials for packaging and shipping
Engage in highly repetitive task of stacking 50# bags containing carbon black on the lazy susan (est. repetition 850 – 1700 bags per day)
Inspect for and report issues with Hopper cars and trucks
Identify and flag all off-weight bags to ensure accuracy in order fulfillment (FIBC and 50#)
Execute all ISO duties as required by the supervisor and department
Safely operate yard truck to move trailers around the plant location as a result of operational/distribution need (may require current CDL license and is determined based on plant management discretion)
Actively participate in safety inspections of equipment and process efficiencies to ensure routine operations may continue and department functionality is optimal