Tank Farm Worker

Univar Solutions•Summit, IL

About The Position

The Tank Farm Worker provides efficient operation of tank farm facilities, including shipping and receiving bulk chemicals and promptly and accurately filling, packing, and shipping customer orders. The role ensures compliance with applicable State and Federal labeling and shipping regulations, inspects tank farm equipment and facilities, and maintains and protects warehouse stocks, supplies, and equipment. The position involves handling, blending, and pumping hazardous chemicals outdoors; transferring chemicals between railcars, tanks, and trailers; packaging product in totes and drums; and operating a hostler to move bulk trailers in the yard. Problems with tank farm operations should be reported to the Warehouse or Operations Manager. Work takes place in an inside/outside office and plant environment and may require responding to emergencies and working varying or extended hours.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED with additional schooling or equivalent business experience.
Ability to respond to emergency response situations and direct Emergency Response Teams.
Ability to work outside in all weather conditions.
Ability to operate all warehouse equipment.
Ability to work varying and extended hours.

Responsibilities

Operate tank farm facilities efficiently.
Ship and receive bulk chemicals and provide prompt, accurate filling, packing, and shipping of tank farm customer orders.
Ensure merchandise shipped from the warehouse complies with State and Federal labeling and shipping laws and regulations.
Inspect tank farm equipment and facilities to ensure equipment is in good operating condition.
Maintain and protect warehouse stocks, supplies, and equipment.
Handle, blend, and pump hazardous chemicals outdoors.
Transfer hazardous chemicals from railcars to tanks and from tanks to trailers.
Package product in totes and drums.
Drive a hostler in the yard to move bulk trailers.
Bring tank farm operation problems to the attention of the Warehouse or Operations Manager.