What are the responsibilities and job description for the Shipping Operator position at Hexion Inc.?
Company Overview
Based in Columbus, Ohio, Hexion Inc. is the global leader in thermoset resins. Through a broad range of thermoset technologies and specialty products, Hexion serves and supports customers in a diverse range of applications and industries. Hexion materials are found in products that touch nearly every facet of modern living. At Hexion, we believe that leadership begins with integrity, ethics and environmentally sound operations. When you work for Hexion, you are partnering with a company that is not only focused on delivering value but on doing it in a safe, ethical and environmentally responsible manner.
Position Overview
Execute safe, reliable, and efficient operation of the shipping department at the Sheboygan site. The operator must safely load and ship bulk outbound material into tank trucks, totes and drums, receive and transport to storage inbound material from both internal and external customers. This includes relocation of trailers around the plant using a capacity spotter. The shipper must also clean their work are and make minor repairs or adjustments.
Schedule: 8-hour shifts, including Overtime as required to include days/nights/weekends
Job Responsibilities
EH&S
Proactively seek to identify and eliminate hazards in the workplace.
Understand and ensure safety standards are met.
Participate in safety training and audits.
Always maintain working area in clean and safe conditions.
Issue and monitor Safe Work, Hot Work, and Confined Space Permits for maintenance and contractors.
Quality
Ensure lab safety practices adhered to.
Perform analytical testing of in-process samples and finished products.
Support troubleshooting of lab equipment, as needed.
Perform final QC inspections on all shipments.
Complete Certificate of Analysis documents
Participate in safety and quality incident investigations.
Production
Responsible for day-to-day operation of loading, packaging and shipping.
Movement of empty and full trailers around site using yard trucks.
Maintain certification to the shipping department operating manual.
Load product into trucks and unload raw materials.
Receive raw materials in SAP.
Follow shipping schedule in SAP, print BOL’s, pick and post goods issue.
Create, maintain and confirm production orders for packaged goods.
Create, maintain and complete process orders for formaldehyde blends.
Fill drums, totes and pails and prepare for shipment.
Perform other duties as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
2 years’ work experience – industrial environment preferred
Strong communication skills and ability to perform mathematical operations quickly and accurately.
Troubleshooting skills and mechanical aptitude.
Ability to use a computer effectively with knowledge of Microsoft Office suite of applications.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, manufacturer’s literature, diagrams, or schematics.
Safety focus in prior jobs
Aptitudes: Must possess the ability to understand the meaning of words and their ideas, as well as instructions and their underlying principles. Perform some arithmetic operations, possess eye-hand motor coordination and be able to operate a forklift.
Temperament: Must have the ability to accept responsibility, perform duties under stress, adapt to situations requiring preciseness and adapt to changing duties and responsibilities. Must be able to adapt to situations involving the interpretation of feelings, ideas, or facts; be able to influence people in the opinions, attitudes or judgments; and be able to generalize, evaluate, make decisions and perform repetitive work.
Competencies Education High School Diploma GED Special Requirements Physical Requirements Frequent standing/walking Frequent sitting Frequently Lift/Carry up to 50lbs Frequently working from heights, including stairs, and climbing ladders. Constantly use far visual acuity Constantly use near visual acuity Constantly use fine manipulation Constantly use gross manipulation Frequently wear full and half face respirators. Ability to enter confined spaces Frequently Travel Requirements Other
We are an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, minority status, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, status as a qualified individual with a disability or any characteristic protected by law.
In order to be considered for this position candidates are required to submit an application for employment through our career site, be at least 18 years of age, willing to take a drug test, submit to a background investigation as part of the selection process, as well as additional periodic background checks as required by the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) or regulations adopted by the department of Homeland Security or other regulatory agencies.
Candidates are required to have unrestricted authorization to work in the United States.
If currently an employee of the Company, you must have current satisfactory work performance and in most cases, have been in your current role for 18 months.
Disclaimer: We are not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms/employment agencies for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails to any employee about this position. All resumes submitted by search firms/employment agencies to any employee of the Company via email, the Internet, or in any other form and/or method without a valid written search firm agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of the Company; no fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by the Company as a result of the unsolicited referral or through other means.
Based in Columbus, Ohio, Hexion Inc. is the global leader in thermoset resins. Through a broad range of thermoset technologies and specialty products, Hexion serves and supports customers in a diverse range of applications and industries. Hexion materials are found in products that touch nearly every facet of modern living. At Hexion, we believe that leadership begins with integrity, ethics and environmentally sound operations. When you work for Hexion, you are partnering with a company that is not only focused on delivering value but on doing it in a safe, ethical and environmentally responsible manner.
Position Overview
Execute safe, reliable, and efficient operation of the shipping department at the Sheboygan site. The operator must safely load and ship bulk outbound material into tank trucks, totes and drums, receive and transport to storage inbound material from both internal and external customers. This includes relocation of trailers around the plant using a capacity spotter. The shipper must also clean their work are and make minor repairs or adjustments.
Schedule: 8-hour shifts, including Overtime as required to include days/nights/weekends
Job Responsibilities
EH&S
Proactively seek to identify and eliminate hazards in the workplace.
Understand and ensure safety standards are met.
Participate in safety training and audits.
Always maintain working area in clean and safe conditions.
Issue and monitor Safe Work, Hot Work, and Confined Space Permits for maintenance and contractors.
Quality
Ensure lab safety practices adhered to.
Perform analytical testing of in-process samples and finished products.
Support troubleshooting of lab equipment, as needed.
Perform final QC inspections on all shipments.
Complete Certificate of Analysis documents
Participate in safety and quality incident investigations.
Production
Responsible for day-to-day operation of loading, packaging and shipping.
Movement of empty and full trailers around site using yard trucks.
Maintain certification to the shipping department operating manual.
Load product into trucks and unload raw materials.
Receive raw materials in SAP.
Follow shipping schedule in SAP, print BOL’s, pick and post goods issue.
Create, maintain and confirm production orders for packaged goods.
Create, maintain and complete process orders for formaldehyde blends.
Fill drums, totes and pails and prepare for shipment.
Perform other duties as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
2 years’ work experience – industrial environment preferred
Strong communication skills and ability to perform mathematical operations quickly and accurately.
Troubleshooting skills and mechanical aptitude.
Ability to use a computer effectively with knowledge of Microsoft Office suite of applications.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, manufacturer’s literature, diagrams, or schematics.
Safety focus in prior jobs
Aptitudes: Must possess the ability to understand the meaning of words and their ideas, as well as instructions and their underlying principles. Perform some arithmetic operations, possess eye-hand motor coordination and be able to operate a forklift.
Temperament: Must have the ability to accept responsibility, perform duties under stress, adapt to situations requiring preciseness and adapt to changing duties and responsibilities. Must be able to adapt to situations involving the interpretation of feelings, ideas, or facts; be able to influence people in the opinions, attitudes or judgments; and be able to generalize, evaluate, make decisions and perform repetitive work.
Competencies Education High School Diploma GED Special Requirements Physical Requirements Frequent standing/walking Frequent sitting Frequently Lift/Carry up to 50lbs Frequently working from heights, including stairs, and climbing ladders. Constantly use far visual acuity Constantly use near visual acuity Constantly use fine manipulation Constantly use gross manipulation Frequently wear full and half face respirators. Ability to enter confined spaces Frequently Travel Requirements Other
We are an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, minority status, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, status as a qualified individual with a disability or any characteristic protected by law.
In order to be considered for this position candidates are required to submit an application for employment through our career site, be at least 18 years of age, willing to take a drug test, submit to a background investigation as part of the selection process, as well as additional periodic background checks as required by the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) or regulations adopted by the department of Homeland Security or other regulatory agencies.
Candidates are required to have unrestricted authorization to work in the United States.
If currently an employee of the Company, you must have current satisfactory work performance and in most cases, have been in your current role for 18 months.
Disclaimer: We are not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms/employment agencies for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails to any employee about this position. All resumes submitted by search firms/employment agencies to any employee of the Company via email, the Internet, or in any other form and/or method without a valid written search firm agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of the Company; no fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by the Company as a result of the unsolicited referral or through other means.
