Bulk Plant Operator -" Pearland, Texas

Company: SOLVCHEM, INC
Location: Pearland
Posted on: July 30, 2022

Job Description:

Job DescriptionSolvChem, Inc. is seeking energetic, hardworking, Bulk Plant Operators to join our Chemical production & distribution plant facility in Pearland, TX. We offer a stable environment, an employee minded culture and healthy leadership.We seek local candidates that want to build a career and join our great culture! This position is responsible for safely and timely unloading of bulk and liquid products from tank trucks to storage vessels as well as loading products into trucks for delivery to customers. The Pearland facility operates 8 hours shift with extended hours, so overtime is required.

• Fantastic benefits!
• Employer paid medical and life insurance
• Optional dental / vision / dependent
• Vacation / sick pay / generous holidays
• Quarterly Bonus
• 401K (5% match)Summary of Key Responsibilities:
  • Performs the safe and timely unloading daily of bulk dry products and liquid products from rail cars to storage vessels within the facility.
  • Operates or learns to operate all transloading equipment, performs work safely and productively.
  • Loads bulk trucks from top loading silos and loads liquid bulk trucks from storage tanks.
  • Performs general maintenance and upkeep on equipment and blowers.
  • Responsible for maintaining safe and clean work environment by performing housekeeping and clean up on waste or spilled product complying with all Company procedures, rules, and regulations.
  • Keeps accurate and orderly records of all products received and disbursed per company requirements.
  • Contributes to team effort by maintaining ongoing communications with office, management, and fellow personnel.
  • Performs all duties safely in accordance with Company procedures and applicable safety requirements.
  • Promote a safe working environment with exceptional leadership in all the company Environmental, Health and Safety Programs.
  • This list is not all-inclusive and may include other duties as assigned and necessary for the operation and management of the department. Will performs other related duties as assigned. Qualifications, Education and Experience Requirements:
    • High School Diploma or equivalent required.
    • Forklift operator certification to operate an industrial powered lift truck or ability to obtain.
    • Minimum of two (2) plus years or more in an industrial environment/ chemical industry a plus.
    • Minimum of two (2) plus years working with unloading tankers of bulk liquid products and loading of hazardous materials in totes/barrels is required.
    • Mandatory use of respiratory protection equipment.
    • Ability to pass a pre-employment physical fitness test and drug screen.
    • Understanding of chemical processing and material handling equipment
    • Experience with hand held scanner for inventory locations or related technology computer systems preferred. Knowledge, Skill & Competencies Requirements:
      • Attributes consistent with company culture; safety, customer focus, integrity, continuous improvement.
      • Ability to effectively interface with all levels of the company and the ability to establish effective working relationships.
      • Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
      • Strong interpersonal and leadership skills; self-starter that works well in a team environment
      • Bilingual – Read, write, communicate (English/Spanish) preferred
      • Analytical aptitude, commitment to accuracy and quality, problem solving skills, attention to detail
      • Strong organizational skills and accuracy
      • Problem solving skills.
      • Ability to work independently as well as collectively.
      • Time management, with the ability to meet deadlines under pressure and effectively prioritize tasks
      • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and to manage multiple tasks & multiple priorities
      • Openness to new responsibilities and willingness to shift focus
      • Proactive disposition with strong follow through skills Physical Demands/Working & Environmental Conditions:
        • Will work in a bulk plant open air environment, with regular exposure to drilling fluids products, (including crude oils, gases, acids, and other oilfield chemicals), occasionally, in confined spaces; and to heat, humidity, inclement weather, and noise.
        • Position requires occasional long hours, work on the evenings, occasional weekends or holidays when needed.
        • Plant environment including; stand, walk, reach, stoop, kneel, bend, or crouch and use of hands to grasp, handle, feel, reach with hands and arms, lift/ pick up and type.
        • Physical ability to stand and walk for long periods.
          • Must be able to pass company's Drug & Alcohol Screenings.
          • Required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee is occasionally required to sit and climb or balance and may occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
          • This position will be regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and can be exposed to extreme heat and extreme cold including climates consistent with outside weather conditions.
          • This position is required to wear personal protection equipment (PPE) including but not limited to full face respirator, chemical protection suite, steel-toed boots, rubber gloves, face shield, apron, etc.
          • This position must pass an annual respirator fit test. Exposure to fumes, dirt, noise and hazardous chemicals on a daily basis. May require safety equipment and/or precautions. SolvChem offers competitive wages and benefits.SolvChem is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all qualified individuals. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. EOE.

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