Truck Loading Tech

CleanHarbors•Chattanooga, TN

About The Position

HPC Industrial powered by Clean Harbors is currently seeking a ( part time ) Truck Loading Technician to join their safety conscious team! This role will consist of loading and unloading equipment and material onto and from trucks in a safe efficient manner. The Truck Loading Technician will represent HPC Industrial with the ability to work as part of a team and maintain positive and safe work environment. Join our team and apply to embark on a rewarding career path with opportunities for growth and development! TRAVEL: TBD Responsibilities The Loading Technicians are responsible for supporting the daily safe operation of a chemical plant facility to produce styrene butadiene (SB) latex dispersions for the use to external customers. The equipment operated by Loaders in this facility includes: pumps, valves, pressure vessels, instrument control systems, forklifts, hoists, scales, lab testing equipment, computers, and other associated manufacturing equipment. Technicians are tested and expected to thoroughly understand the operation and capabilities of the equipment in their area. Loading Technicians are expected to be able to disassemble and clean plant equipment, piping and pressure vessels. The operation of the Loading Area includes loading/unloading latex dispersions to and from tanks, trucks, and railcars. Handling various hazardous chemicals. Identifying and wearing required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Recognizing and eliminating safety hazards. Accept and demonstrate personal accountability for EHS performance. Demonstrate sound judgment by adhering to EHS requirements while planning and executing a job. Support and continually apply all Quality Improvement, Safety, Ecology, and Legal Compliance, policies and procedures. Loading Technicians are required to effectively work with minimal supervision. Loading Technicians are expected to operate and manage (troubleshoot) their respective area and make safe, prompt, and effective decisions. Successful internal relationships among co-workers for the production of dispersions in a continuous operation, both chain and batch facilities. Loading Technicians are expected to think and act in collaboration with others, including other departments or teams. External relationships among customers include product quality control and meeting product specifications (low frequency).

Requirements

Specific vocational preparation including classroom safety training, on-the-job training and essential experience gained on other jobs
Language proficiency: understand English at a level to comprehend safety training and respond to instructions in emergency situations
Valid driver license and other requirements of company’s driving policy required when driving company vehicle or using personal vehicle on company business.
Must be knowledgeable in the operation of emergency equipment, such as fire extinguishers
JOB OFFERS CONTINGENT UPON BACKGROUND, DRUG TEST AND PHYSICAL RESULTS ACCORDING TO COMPANY POLICY

Responsibilities

Survey loading yard each morning and report empty and loaded trailers to stakeholders
Safely operate the yard tractor to spot, load/unload, and pull trailers on site
Properly walk down latex loading/transfer lines to ensure proper valve and pump line up prior to starting all loads
Load and unload latex railcars
Routine housekeeping of area
Basic pump maintenance
Perform basic math and weight conversions
Monitoring of tank levels (including working at heights to stick tank levels)
Valve, flange, and hose removal and replacement as needed
Monitor supplies inventory and order as needed
Communicate well with internal and external teams