What are the responsibilities and job description for the Bulk Operator position at Brenntag?
Your Role and Responsibilities:
Job Summary:
Primary functions of this role heavily rely on handling bulk liquid transfers from railcar storage to tanker trailers and storage tanks. Controls equipment systems that process bulk chemicals and blended materials into specified products. Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the manufacturing and packaging field. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish safety, quality, and production goals. Performs a variety of complex tasks. Position must be able to multi-task and be self-sufficient.
Job Description:
Education and Experience:
We look forward receiving your application.
Brenntag and its subsidiary companies will provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to any category protected by federal, state or local law, including as applicable, applicant’s actual or perceived race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical condition), genetic information, military service, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable federal, state or local law, political affiliation, marital status, membership in an employee organization, parental status, expunged juvenile record, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Brenntag will provide reasonable accommodations to allow an applicant to participate in the hiring process (e.g., accommodations for a test or job interview) if so requested. When completing this application, you may exclude information that would disclose or otherwise reference your race, religion, age, sex, genetic, veteran status, disability or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. This application is considered current for sixty (60) days only. At the end of this period, if you are still interested in employment, it will be necessary for you to reapply by completing a new application.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or apply for a job on this site as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by contacting Human Resources at accommodations@brenntag.com (phone, tty, fax, email, etc.).
Brenntag North America, Inc. and its subsidiaries use E-Verify, a government-run, web-based system that allows employers to confirm the eligibility of their employees to work in the United States. For more information, please go to https://www.e-verify.gov/employees or view the poster at https://e-verify.uscis.gov/web/media/resourcesContents/E-Verify_Participation_Poster.pdf.
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Job Summary:
Primary functions of this role heavily rely on handling bulk liquid transfers from railcar storage to tanker trailers and storage tanks. Controls equipment systems that process bulk chemicals and blended materials into specified products. Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the manufacturing and packaging field. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish safety, quality, and production goals. Performs a variety of complex tasks. Position must be able to multi-task and be self-sufficient.
Job Description:
- Transfer materials between railcars, tanker trailers, and bulk storage tanks.
- Safely operate yard hostler to move tanker and van trailers on the yard.
- Utilizes heating equipment or blend tanks for customer specific batches
- Turns valves or moves controls to maintain system at specified temperature, pressure, and vacuum levels.
- Observes chemical reactions; monitors gauges, signals, and recorders; and receives notification from control laboratory, supervisor, or other workers to make specified operating adjustments.
- Assists with receiving in raw materials for production process.
- Manages inventory when blending, including but not limited to inventory from railcars, tanker trailers, tote/drum containers.
- Assists with quality confirmation process by drawing samples of products for laboratory analysis.
- Maintains log of gauge readings, process rounds, and shift production.
- Completes appropriate quality, security, and shipping paperwork for associated loads and materials.
- May perform analytical testing on product to ensure conformance with specifications.
- Perform routine inspections on railcars, hoses, and transloading equipment to ensure proper functionality.
- Knowledge of FRA regulations, including how to properly handle bulk transfer equipment to build and break down railcars, and understanding requirements to release empty railcars.
- Follow company and industry safety protocols, including OSHA and DOT regulations, to prevent accidents and spills.
- Coordinate with drivers, rail operators, and facility managers to ensure timely and efficient loading/unloading.
- Ensure proper handling of hazardous materials (if applicable) to prevent spills and environmental damage.
- Willingness to adjust schedule during peak season and/or times of high demand
- Other duties as assigned by management.
Education and Experience:
- High School Diploma or GED Required
- 1 years of previous plant/operations experience preferred
- Railcar operations and/or bulk batching of chemicals
- Must be able to safely utilize different types of heavy machinery (forklift, tractor, yard hostler, tanker trailer, dry van trailer).
- Computer and math (basics) literate.
- Effective oral and written communication skills. Able to read and write in English.
- Mechanically inclined.
- Ability to operate plant equipment.
- Must be detailed oriented and have a safety-first approach to all tasks.
- Must be able to wear all required personal protective equipment (i.e. respirators, Tyvek suits, protective boots, goggles, etc.).
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk, hear, or smell. The employee is frequently required to walk and stand, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
- Ability to work in a non-climate-controlled environment. Plant environment and exposure to chemicals.
- Must pass pre-employment drug screen, fit for duty test and background check.
- We aim to create an environment where the best people want to work, where they can turn their passion into their job and realize their full potential.
- Individual development, on-the-job training, and development programs designed to help our employees grow in their careers.
- Paid parental leave
- Education assistance program
- Employee assistance program
- Various healthcare plan options as well as 401(k)
We look forward receiving your application.
Brenntag and its subsidiary companies will provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to any category protected by federal, state or local law, including as applicable, applicant’s actual or perceived race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical condition), genetic information, military service, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable federal, state or local law, political affiliation, marital status, membership in an employee organization, parental status, expunged juvenile record, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Brenntag will provide reasonable accommodations to allow an applicant to participate in the hiring process (e.g., accommodations for a test or job interview) if so requested. When completing this application, you may exclude information that would disclose or otherwise reference your race, religion, age, sex, genetic, veteran status, disability or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. This application is considered current for sixty (60) days only. At the end of this period, if you are still interested in employment, it will be necessary for you to reapply by completing a new application.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or apply for a job on this site as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by contacting Human Resources at accommodations@brenntag.com (phone, tty, fax, email, etc.).
Brenntag North America, Inc. and its subsidiaries use E-Verify, a government-run, web-based system that allows employers to confirm the eligibility of their employees to work in the United States. For more information, please go to https://www.e-verify.gov/employees or view the poster at https://e-verify.uscis.gov/web/media/resourcesContents/E-Verify_Participation_Poster.pdf.
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