What are the responsibilities and job description for the Shipping Operator position at ALTIVIA?
Job Details
Description
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILTIES
Load / Unload, tankers, railcars and drums.
Receive / Ship all export and domestic shipments.
Placard trucks going out to customers, along with bill of lading paperwork.
Demonstrate, understand and adhere to La Porte’s PSM, HS&S, and Quality Systems.
Required to achieve and maintain qualification as an E-Squad member. This includes: Industrial Fire Brigade, HAZMAT response, CPR, First Aid, and incident Command.
Maintain good housekeeping throughout the Customer Service area.
Handling hazardous material while complying with regulatory requirements for DOT.
Train on department procedures and learn about the process.
Operate forklift, fifth wheel, and other various equipment.
Requires shift work. Will require some overtime, callouts, vacation coverage, and work hours may be assigned by supervisors as needed.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; or smell.
The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, frequently lift and/or move more than 100 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Qualifications
Minimum 2 years chemical plant experience (preferred but not required).
Process Technology Degree (preferred but not required).
Proficient in Word, Excel, Power Point and other Office Suite applications.
Chempax ERP (preferred but not required).
Good organizational skills, and communication skills.
Basic math skills are required.
Must be able to work with a team, take directions from supervisors, prioritize work schedules, focus attention to details, able to multitask, and follow all work rules.
In order to perform the essential duties, regular work attendance is required.
Must be willing to work in outdoor environments.
