Shipping Technician

CF Industries • Sergeant Bluff, IA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The shipping technician is responsible for safely loading trucks and railcars with UAN solution, ammonia, urea liquor and granular urea within CF policies and DOT regulations. The primary responsibility of the shipping technician is to safely spot, inspect, line up product, load and weigh railcars and trucks and complete the required paperwork necessary to release railcars and trucks from the plant. In addition, the shipping technician must possess expertise in operating the switch engine to move railcars, operate the area computer and weigh scale and be able to sample product as required. The shipping technician must have an understanding of spill containment, railroad safety and applicable permit standards.

Requirements

• Minimum H.S. diploma or GED.
• Ability to work safely with hazardous chemicals.
• Teamwork is an essential function of this job.
• Ability to work independently while coordinating work with the daily loading schedule.
• High degree of reliability, dedication, intelligence and knowledge of company policies and DOT regulations.
• Ability to work in a continuous operating environment working a rotating shift, including night shift and weekends.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are needed to develop working relationships with site Team Members and truck drivers.

Nice To Haves

• 2 years trade school or college education preferred.
• Experience safely handling industrial and agricultural chemicals in a chemical complex is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Safely spot, inspect, line up product, load and weigh railcars and trucks.
• Complete required paperwork necessary to release railcars and trucks from the plant.
• Operate the switch engine to move railcars.
• Operate the area computer and weigh scale.
• Sample product as required.
• Maintain an understanding of spill containment, railroad safety and applicable permit standards.
• Maintain clean, clutter-free, and safe housekeeping.
• Take responsibility for personal safety and the safety of co-workers, including maintenance and contract personnel within the assigned areas.
• Ensure equipment is safe to be worked on before releasing it to maintenance.

Benefits

• The company provides information on FMLA, Employee Polygraph Protection Act, and Canadian Human Rights Act.
• Assistance seeking a job opportunity at CF Industries is available.
• Reasonable accommodation with the application process is available.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED