Warehouse Operator

Brenntag•Westbrook, ME

15h•Onsite

About The Position

The Warehouse Operator is responsible for safely and efficiently handling liquid and dry chemical products, ensuring accuracy, quality, and compliance throughout all warehouse and transfer operations. This hands-on role involves loading and unloading trucks, tankers, and railcars; operating forklifts and other industrial equipment; repackaging and labeling materials; and maintaining precise inventory records. No two days are the same; you will work with a variety of products, equipment, and processes in a fast-paced environment where attention to detail truly matters. If you take pride in doing things right, enjoy physical, active work, and want to grow your skills in a stable, safety-first company, we want to hear from you. With your talent we will unlock innovation Embrace. Engage. Empower. Brenntag is the leading global distributor of chemicals and ingredients, committed to connecting customers and suppliers within networks. We add value for our customers and partners every step of the way: through our product knowledge, innovation, and sustainable solutions, combined with our passion for service excellence and commitment to safety. Headquartered in Essen, Germany, and with more than 17,500 experts at about 600 locations in 72 countries, our two global divisions, Brenntag Essentials and Brenntag Specialties, offer a full range of industrial and specialty chemicals and ingredients. Therefore, our clients and partners can count on us for global reach combined with local agility and execution. As an employer, we embrace diversity and foster a sense of community and collaboration in an environment where employees are encouraged to share ideas and work together. We engage our employees in the company’s mission for collective success, by building long-term stability and safety through trust and clarity across the organization. We believe in empowering our employees to reach their full potential and shape the future.

Requirements

High school diploma, general education degree (GED), or US military experience
Possess or able to pass exam to obtain Forklift Operators certification and demonstrate ability to operate a forklift safely
Ability to read, comprehend and carry out detailed and simple instructions in English and write simple correspondence
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure
Ability to learn and operate technology-based devices such as smart phones, tablets, computers, PLCs, operational technology equipment, etc. to carry out normal business operations
Meet or exceed production requirements based on information and or equipment used in the course of work performance
Wear safety equipment as prescribed by company
Comply with placarding rules when loading or unloading trucks
Participate in ongoing safety program including safety meetings and trainings
Must be available to work any days of the week, any assigned 8-12 hour shift
Willingness to work overtime or weekends as needed
Good safety and attendance record
Ability to work cooperatively with other departments and personnel
Observe, follow and enforce all company policies and procedures
Must pass pre-employment drug screen and background check
Must pass E-verify check
Must be capable of attaining a TWIC (Transportation Workers Identification Credential) card for participating MTSA facilities within Brenntag
Able to pass company physical and all training requirements, including wearing Personal Protective Equipment, which may include a respirator
Able to perform all functions of loading, unloading, packaging, stacking, palletizing, storage, and movement of material
Able to utilize tools and equipment as necessary to perform job tasks
Standing and walking for long periods of time, up to 95% of day
Must be able to operate standing & sit-down forklifts, pallet jacks and drum pickers
Must be able to climb stairs and ladders to the top of tanks, tankers and rail cars
Frequently exposed to outside weather (from 10% to 75% of the time) sometimes in extreme weather conditions

Responsibilities

Safely and efficiently handle liquid and dry chemical products
Ensure accuracy, quality, and compliance throughout all warehouse and transfer operations
Load and unload trucks, tankers, and railcars
Operate forklifts and other industrial equipment
Repackage and label materials
Maintain precise inventory records
Maneuver and connect/disconnect transfer hoses
Climb up tanks, tankers and railcars to open/close top hatches and monitor load
Inspect tanks, tankers and railcars before and after loading/unloading operations
Verify product against receiving/shipping documents, noting and reporting discrepancies and damages
Perform product sampling and quality control in conjunction with lab personnel
Maintain accurate receiving/shipping logs
Record amounts of product received or distributed via appropriate computer program
Pick and stage product for delivery in accordance with specifications on customer orders or other instructions
Operate powered and manual industrial lift trucks (with certification) to transport product in the warehouse
Maintain daily forklift checklist
Move raw materials to the production area and move finished products to the warehouse
Lift and carry bags, pails, boxes, and pallets varying distances
Stage and remove product packaging in complex storage racking within operating areas and warehouses
Repackage product into proper containers for storage or shipment
Fill cylinders, drums, totes, pails or tankers with product and route to prescribed storage locations making sure of proper labelling, storing, stacking, or palletizing according to company and regulatory requirements
Give special attention to packaging, loading and storing of food grade and USP items
Operate electronic scale and process devices
Carefully store hazardous waste drums in the prescribed area in full compliance with hazardous waste regulations
Examine stored product and report deterioration and damage
Rearrange stored materials
Assist in counting of physical inventory
Ensure warehouse is clean, accessible and safe for all visitors and workers
Report and cleanup spills immediately
Protect property from theft or damage
Perform other duties as assigned, including mixing and blending as required