Blending Loader/Unloader

Position Summary

Operate plant equipment and make sure it is operating safely and efficiently. You may need to transport materials, check equipment, monitor loading/offloading/transloading process and keep operating records.

Job Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Follow written or oral instructions regarding daily tasks and job duties.
• Spot Bulk trucks or ISO’s into designated offloading areas.
• Apply grounding cables to carry off static electricity.
• Position hoses to unload the product into the designated spots by connecting hoses to manifolds, transfer lines and filter housing.
• Monitor loading/offloading process including watching gauges, pressurizing/ depressurizing bulk units and or by visually monitoring levels which may require the need to climb up onto tank trucks or railcars by ladder.
• Open/Close valves, recoil hoses onto hose rack which requires pulling and reaching.
• Perform tasks assigned to operations such as quality inspections, equipment preparation, process sampling, operating equipment, perform inventory movements (physical and within company ERP system), unloading/loading product from rail cars, tanks, ISO’s, tank trucks, totes, drums, and pails.
• Calculate/monitor storage capacity on receiving vessels such as: storage tanks, rail cars, tank trucks and ISO’s.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and report the following to supervisor: equipment defects or malfunctions; out of spec material or contamination; safety issues or incidents.
• Complete paperwork and other minor administrative tasks carefully ensuring all information is entered correctly and clearly.
• Perform plant cleanup standard tasks including daily facility inspections, housekeeping chores on grounds and buildings.
• Exhibit and practices the Third Coast Way fundamental behaviors.

Knowledge and Skills:

• High School Graduate or GED desired but not required.
• Must be able to perform basic math calculations, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and percentages.

Work Experience:

• Minimum of 2 years industrial/petrochemical or equivalent experience
• Knowledge of and experience working with hazardous materials.

Skills and Competencies:

• Must be able to multitask, stay organized, detailed, and focused and show a high level of initiative.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to complete paperwork accurately and completely, understand the importance of detail and accuracy.
• Ability to communicate effectively to team members and management.
• Computer/ERP system experience.
• Must have a desire to learn, grow and take on additional responsibilities.
• Must be able to learn quickly, retain knowledge and follow instructions.
• Must be able to read and interpret a Safety Data Sheet (SDS).

Physical Requirements

• While performing the duties of this job, the team member is regularly required to use their hands and arms to handle, feel, or reach.
• The team member frequently is required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, and crouch.
• The team member is occasionally required to sit.

• The team member must regularly lift, carry push, pull or drag hoses and equipment of up to 75 pounds in weight and climb to heights up to
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.