Shipping and Receiving Operator

Pacific Biodiesel Techn•Honolulu, HI

About The Position

Pacific Biodiesel is hiring a Shipping and Receiving Operator to process materials and communicate operational status and support needs to the management team. The role manages raw-material storage, coordinates shipping processed materials and receiving unprocessed materials, documents material transactions, and supports plant operations and maintenance. The position also includes housekeeping, equipment upkeep, general labor, and end-of-day plant inspections. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Mechanical ability to repair, maintain, and/or rebuild equipment.
General understanding of processing equipment, including valves, pipes, pumps, and boilers.
Ability to operate a forklift.
Proficiency with basic computing software, including Microsoft Office.
Ability to work as a motivated self-starter.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Good time-management and organizational skills.
Valid driver’s license.
Ability to work outdoors for long periods in ambient temperatures and precipitation extremes typical of Hawaii’s climate.
Ability to talk and hear frequently for daily oral communication.
Ability to sit, stand, twist, reach, walk, push, pull, work in splayed positions, and use upper and lower extremities to perform maintenance and repair functions.
Ability to lift and carry materials and tools weighing up to 50 pounds and climb stairs.
Ability to wear required protective equipment for the head, face, hands, and feet, including a welding helmet or respirator as applicable.
Ability to work in varying noise levels and wear hearing protection as required.
Ability to climb ladders from 5 to 10 feet.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

Clean and maintain a safe work environment, addressing spills that may create slip, trip, or environmental hazards.
Clean the grease trap pit and screening tubes twice a month or as needed.
Plan, prioritize, and communicate daily and weekly activities with management.
Manage raw-material storage in the facility.
Coordinate shipping of processed material and receiving of unprocessed material.
Document and distribute shipping and receiving tickets for all materials, and manage receipts.
Operate plant transfer pumps, valves, and connecting hoses to vacuum trucks; operate the truck to offload material and park it safely afterward.
Operate a forklift to load and unload materials.
Maintain equipment and work areas, perform general housekeeping, and complete general labor duties.
Use problem-solving skills to work efficiently with coworkers, customers, partners, and vendors.
Perform plumbing or miscellaneous modifications and repairs.
Track and record plant inventory and water discharge to the city system.
Conduct end-of-day plant inspections to ensure adequate receiving space, confirm transfer pumps and valves are off and boiler conditions are good, and check for missed spills, leaks, or objects on the ground.