Drumming Operator I

About the Role

Reporting directly to the Barge, Bulk & Drumming Manager, the Drumming Operator I is responsible for packaging, loading, and unloading material within a warehouse or storage facility using drums and totes.

Responsibilities

• Comply with all customers, 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.
• Package various chemicals into drums and totes following instructions.
• Operate various process equipment including pumps, agitators, valves, and steam heating systems.
• Produce Star glycerin from a mixture of glycerin and water.
• Load and unload trucks as needed.
• Unload empty drums from trailers.
• Operate drum fill machines.
• Shrink wrap and palletize drums.
• Use a handheld scanner to scan pallet license plates to locations for put away.
• Verify and double-check final product packaged weight to ensure it meets customer expectations.
• Inspect and label drums, ensure proper closure, and store drums according to accepted standards.
• 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 with all Local, State, and Federal Regulations.
• Maintain a safe, legal, and environmentally protective operation.
• Listen to customers, suppliers, and employees, and 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.
• Provide flexible and innovative strategies to support new business opportunities.
• Be cost-effective in the utilization of resources to contribute to profitability.
• Strive for continued improvement.
• Other duties as requested.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Position-specific vocational education, training, or certification preferred.
• Sit-down forklift certification required; in-house certification will be provided prior to start.
• Minimum 6 months stand-up forklift experience required.
• At least 1 year of experience working in a manufacturing or warehouse setting preferred.
• At least 1 year of experience utilizing hand trucks, hoists, conveyors, pumps, or other handling equipment to move material to and from trucks and tanks preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Able to work in extreme climates (high/low).
• Able to walk upstairs, climb ladders, and walk long distances.
• Able to independently lift up to 50 lbs. on a frequent basis during shift.
• Able to push/pull up to 540 lbs on a roller conveyor.
• Ability to stand in one place for multiple hours at a time.

Training

The company will follow its written training program for this position.

Skills

• Basic computer skills.
• Willingness and eagerness to learn.
• Maintain a positive “Can Do” attitude.