What are the responsibilities and job description for the Operator Trainee position at JST Global LLC?
Job Title: Plant Utility – Operator Trainee
Reports to: Assistant Terminal Manager
Location: In-person (Houston, TX)
Company Overview:
JST Global, LLC, is a joint venture formed in 2020 between Tyson Fresh Meats, Inc, and Jacob Stern & Sons. At JST Global, LLC we are steadfast in our commitment to our employees and their families. As the largest US distributor of tallow, we are proud to serve the worldwide fats and oils market. This includes supporting the rapidly developing field of renewable fuels.
JST Global, LLC, has industry expertise to market and transport fat and oil products virtually anywhere in the world with offices and processing operations located in Houston, Texas; Omaha, Nebraska; and Dakota City, Nebraska.
Our public bulk liquid storage facility with tank truck and rail car transfer capabilities is essential to our continued success and that is why we are seeking a Plant Utility Operator. JST Global offers a competitive compensation program and benefits package including medical/dental/vision, paid holidays and vacations, and pension through the United Food & Commercial Workers International Union, Local 455. Fully funded benefits after 90 days!
We are a company with a 160 year heritage and we are just getting started! Apply today and join the JST Global family!
Job Summary and Qualifications:
- Possess knowledge and awareness of industrial sites
- Have a self-starting attitude showing an ability to think and work more independently as experience is gained
- Have the desire to work in a high demand production environment with the ability to respond quickly and effectively under pressure and deadlines.
- Load and unload bulk liquid from and into tank trucks, rail cars, and ships
- Participate in the production and refining of tallow including product transfer, steam heating, manual blending of chemicals, filtering, and filter cleaning.
- Perform additional tasks relating to storage and shipment of products, including, but not limited to, steam heating product, valve alignments, equipment inspections, gauging / sampling, and confined space tank entries / cleaning.
- Adhere to all safety requirements such as wearing of hard hats, safety glasses, goggles, gloves, safety shoes, etc.
- Have responsibility for tools assigned to them and display good housekeeping skills in their assigned work areas.
- Possess the verbal and written communications skills necessary to understand and follow production work orders in English.
- Possess the ability to communicate in English to co-workers.
- Adhere to company policies and procedure with regards to safety, attendance, punctuality, etc. is required.
- Provide a valid photo id and a physical Social Security Card.
- Obtain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) within first 30 days of employment.
- Successfully complete a drug screening
Work Experience
- Industrial experience preferred.
- Knowledgeable of OSHA safety regulations a plus.
- Forklift and portable crane experience a plus.
Education
- High School Diploma or GED required
Physical Requirements
- Ability to respond with physical exertion to use tools and materials.
- Ability to climb ladders and steps (working at heights on top of rail cars and storage tanks up to 50 ft is routine).
- Willingness to work outside, perform dirty and greasy tasks, in all kinds of weather.
- Willingness to work overtime, as scheduled, and adjust personal plans accordingly.
- Ability to be fitted for and wear a respirator
- Ability to lift heavy objects when necessary, including connecting and disconnecting hoses to rail cars.
- Ability to start pumps and adjust valves to regulate the flow of products to vessels, utilizing knowledge of loading procedures.
Job Type: Full-time