Tank Wash Technician

PACOLET MILLIKEN, LLC•Goose Creek, SC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Tank Wash Technician cleans and heats bulk ISO tanks and tank trailers to documented quality control standards, ensuring each unit is clean, compliant, and ready for its next load. The position operates and maintains wash and heating equipment and safely uses the yard spotter to support yard and depot operations, while following company safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements. The technician also assists with other yard and depot operations as business needs require. This is a full-time, non-exempt position reporting to the Tank Depot Facility Assistant Manager, Wash Bay Operations. The regular schedule is 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Occasional work outside these hours may be needed for training and operational needs. Pay is based on skills, education, and experience, and an annual bonus of 5% is based on company and personal performance.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 1 year of experience working in a general industrial setting.
Valid driver's license.
Good interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
General mechanical and electrical skills.
Organized, with the ability to manage time and stay on task.
Ability to safely perform work in confined-space environments.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.
Familiarity with hazardous and nonhazardous waste disposal protocols.
Basic understanding of applicable state and federal regulations, including OSHA standards related to hazardous materials, PPE, material handling, storage, and confined spaces.
Ability to meet the stated physical requirements, including lifting or exerting up to 100 pounds occasionally, 50 pounds frequently, and/or 20 pounds constantly.
Ability to work in the stated environmental conditions, including temperature extremes, noise, vibration, moving machinery and vehicles, chemicals, fumes, and close quarters; respirator use is required.

Responsibilities

Operate and maintain wash and heating equipment to company standards, conducting daily inspections to ensure safe operation.
Clean and heat ISO tanks according to documented quality control standards and assist with cleaning certifications.
Manage chemical heel removal, storage, and handling.
Accurately complete and document cleaning orders using Depot Software to validate processes and record cleaning data.
Review safety data sheets (SDSs) to verify correct wash instructions for each ISO tank and product type.
Assist with wastewater collection and treatment before discharge.
Safely operate the yard spotter to support yard and depot operations.
Adhere to and enforce company safety procedures for PPE, material handling, hazardous materials, storage, confined spaces, traffic controls, and environmental regulations; exercise stop-work authority for immediate safety concerns.
Ensure compliance with standard operating procedures and applicable regulations and industry standards, including ISO standards, OSHA, ITCO, SCDPH, and SCDES.
Perform other duties as assigned.