Shipping Operator

CPChem • Knoxville, TN

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About The Position

The Plant Logistics / Shipping Operator is responsible for the safe and efficient handling, storage, and shipment of finished Performance Pipe products. The role supports daily shipping by loading pipe coils and packaged products onto trailers, stocking finished goods in designated storage locations, and handling materials throughout the facility. The operator is a key contact for incoming and outgoing truck drivers and ensures compliance with plant safety requirements and load-securement standards.

The operator verifies shipping information, checks drivers into the facility, communicates plant safety expectations, and reviews strapping and load-securement procedures before shipments leave. Working with operations, warehouse, and transportation personnel, the position helps maintain product quality, shipping accuracy, and a safe work environment while meeting customer delivery requirements. The role also handles shipping and receiving documentation, containers such as totes and cylinders, shipment verification, sample requests in SAP, inventory and reporting, filing, and DOT labeling and placarding compliance.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Experience in forklift operation.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
• Strong verbal and written communication abilities.

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Handle, store, and ship finished Performance Pipe products safely and efficiently.
• Load pipe coils and packaged products onto trailers and stock finished goods in designated storage locations.
• Check incoming and outgoing truck drivers into the facility and communicate plant safety expectations.
• Review proper strapping and load-securement procedures with drivers before shipments leave the plant.
• Complete required documents associated with shipping and receiving activities.
• Manage shipping activities for containers such as totes and cylinders.
• Verify shipment and delivery quantities, destinations, and routing.
• Enter sample requests into SAP.
• Participate in routine inventory and reporting activities.
• Manage and file documents.
• Ensure shipments comply with DOT requirements, including proper labeling and placarding.
• Work with operations, warehouse, and transportation personnel to maintain product quality, shipping accuracy, and a safe work environment.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k)
• Incentive plan
• Paid vacation
• Paid holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed