Bulk Operator I

About the role

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.

Requirements

Education

• A High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent is required

Experience

• At least 1 year of experience working in a bulk or yard area is preferred
• At least 1 year of continuous work history is required

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 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

Responsibilities

• 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 materials from one vessel to another (e.g., tanker trucks, totes, tanks, ISO containers)
• 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

Qualifications

• 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