WPS Operator

Cabot Corporation•Tuscola, IL

22h

About The Position

Cabot Corporation is hiring a WPS Operator to handle shipping, receiving, packing, and warehousing of chemical materials. The role follows Work Instructions and Product Quality Control Plans, maintains records and documentation, and may use a business management system to enter work orders and requisitions. The operator prepares orders for shipment, receives and labels goods, stores materials, and transports them throughout the plant using forklifts and other warehouse equipment. The position also supports equipment maintenance, safety and environmental programs, quality control sampling, and the Responsible Care Management System, as applicable to the site or region. The position works different shift schedules and overtime hours. The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent and 2–3 years of related experience. A certified apprenticeship may be needed depending on location. Cabot offers training, peer coaching, opportunities for growth, and benefits beginning on the first day of employment.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
2–3 years of related experience.
Depending on location, may need to have a certified apprenticeship.
Ability to operate forklifts and other warehousing equipment.
Ability to interpret operating instructions.
Written, verbal, and listening communication skills.
Ability to work collaboratively in a team-based environment.
Mechanical aptitude to operate and maintain process and support equipment.
Ability to work with International Standards Organization (ISO) quality and process standards.

Responsibilities

Use Work Instructions and Product Quality Control Plans to perform shipping, receiving, packing, and warehousing tasks involving chemical materials.
Depending on the organization and location, use the business management system to enter work orders and requisitions.
Prepare and maintain records.
Prepare and pack orders for shipment, check and prepare documentation, and load shipments into carriers.
Receive and unpack goods and label them for identification.
Store items on warehouse floors or shelves as appropriate.
Operate a forklift to transport goods and materials throughout the plant; may operate pallet handlers, hand trucks, and other equipment.
May conduct general and support preventative maintenance on process and support equipment.
Participate in scheduled safety meetings and complete required safety training.
Collect final product samples for Quality Control testing.
Work safely and support SH&E programs; ensure co-workers and internal and external contacts use appropriate Personal Protective Equipment.
Work different shift schedules and overtime hours.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Support efforts to implement and maintain the Responsible Care Management System in line with RC14001 technical specification requirements, as applicable to the site or region.