Bulk Operator

Bulk Operator

Reporting directly to the Bulk Supervisor, the Bulk Operator 1 is responsible for loading and unloading non-hazardous and hazardous bulk chemicals across facility grounds.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Education, Credentials, Licenses:

• Required - A High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent;
• Preferred - Position-specific vocational education/experience, training, or certification.

Kind & Length of Experience:

• Preferred – Experience working as bulk operator;
• Preferred - Experience working in a manufacturing or warehouse setting;
• Preferred - Sit-down forklift experience.
• Required - Basic computer skills (e.g., accessing networks, accessing files, inputting or modifying data, printing files).

Physical Requirements:

• Able to work on top of tanks up to 70 feet in height;
• Able to work in ambient temperatures (high and low);
• Able to work a 12-hour shift with rotating schedule;
• Able to change elevation using ramps, stairs, and ladders;
• Able to stand and walk for extended periods (e.g., greater than one hour);
• Able to independently lift up to 50 pounds on a frequent basis during shift.

PERFORMANCE MEASURES AND STANDARDS

• Measure and calculate materials through basic arithmetic and strapping charts;
• Perform and follow all procedures, including proper documentation, of processed product;

• Operate equipment (e.g., pumps, piping, hoses, valves, steam, heat trace) to unload and load rail or trucks and ISO containers;
• Operate material handling equipment, (e.g., forklift, yard truck) for non-hazardous and hazardous materials;
• Transfer non-hazardous and hazardous one vessel to another (e.g., tanker trucks, totes, tanks, ISO containers).
• Ability to control equipment through Human Machine Interface and manual equipment;
• Perform autonomous maintenance, including cleaning, inspecting, lubricating, and tightening to maintain equipment base condition;
• Lead or support continuous improvement activities through established methods;
• Maintain housekeeping requirements;
• Maintain 5S (i.e., sort, set in order, shine, standardize, sustain) standards;
• Perform washouts, changeovers, and cleaning and sanitization of facilities and equipment;
• Follow all safety, environmental, and quality policies and procedures;
• Act and be safe at all times;
• Understand and adhere to all task, departmental, site, and company safety rules or standards
• Assist in maintaining a safe work environment;
• Comply with all customer, regulatory, and quality requirements in the performance of all tasks as set forth in the company’s policies and procedures;
• Keep equipment and work area clean and organized;
• Support efforts to implement and maintain the Responsible Care 14001 (RC14001)/Environment, Health, Safety, & Sustainability (EHS&S) management system;
• Adhere to all Environmental, Health, Safety, Security Requirements covered under Local State and Federal Regulations;
• Follow all RC14001 guiding principles, policies, procedures and other requirements;
• Maintain Hazardous waste in accordance to all Local, State and Federal Regulations;
• Adhere to all DOT, IATA and IMDG hazardous materials or dangerous goods regulations;
• Other duties as requested.

Peter Cremer Training Required:

• We will follow the company’s written training program for this position.

Customer Service, Teamwork & Code of Conduct:

• Maintain a safe, legal, and environmentally protective operation;
• Listen to our customers, suppliers, and employees;
• Respond quickly to customer concerns;
• Follow set guidelines for Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), quality, and food safety requirements;
• Maintain training on applicable procedures in quality, GMP, and food safety;
• Report any food safety, security, and / or quality issues to management or the Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) team to initiate action;
• Provide flexible and innovative strategies to support new business opportunities;
• Be cost effective in the utilization of our resources, thereby contributing to the profitability of Peter Cremer North America, LP and our customers;
• Strive for continuous improvement;
• Willing and eagerness to learn;
• Maintain positive “Can Do” attitude.