Load Inspector/Pumper's Helper

Our story goes back more than 150 years, to the chilly southern coast of Scandinavia. From our early success in Sweden and Denmark, we’ve grown into the world’s leading specialist producer of plant-based oils, employing more than 4,000 people all across the globe. We work with our customers to make the products you love even better. The oils we produce go into making your chocolate extra-creamy or putting the crunch into your croissant. And it’s not just food — we work across industries to make products that are higher quality, healthier and better for the planet. Every one of us works toward our shared purpose: Making Better Happen™ together. Join nearly 4,000 like-minded colleagues globally and build a better future with us.

About the role

The Load Inspector/Pumper's Helper position in Richmond, CA is part of a team that ensures the safe and efficient movement of materials. This role involves implementing defined seal and inspection procedures, providing additional support to plant operations, performing GMP, Food Safety, and Quality tasks, and adhering to safety rules at all times. Completing all required documentation is also a key responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Implement defined seal and inspection procedures.
• Provide additional support to plant operations as needed.
• Perform GMP, Food Safety, and Quality tasks.
• Follow safety rules at all times.
• Complete all required documentation.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Good physical condition with frequent climbing up to 15 feet required.
• Ability to perform duties wearing weight restricted safety equipment.
• Good basic math skills along with written and verbal English language proficiency.
• Careful attention to Good Manufacturing Practices while maintaining designated areas in a clean and orderly manner.
• Ability to work a flexible work schedule within normal loading hours.
• Able to work overtime as needed.
• Ability to follow direction and interact with fellow employees as well as outside contractors.

Physical Requirements

• Exposure to loud noises, dust, dirt, heat, sparks, oil, and smoke may occur.
• Protective safety equipment is required including appropriate clothing, shoes, gloves, hardhat, safety glasses, and fall protection harness.
• Able to communicate (verbal and written) with management and other co-workers is important.
• Regular use of a variety of measuring tools, the telephone, and e-mail for communication is essential.
• Standing and climbing tankers for extended periods is common.
• Hearing and vision within normal ranges is important for conversations, to receive ordinary information.
• Heavy lifting is required intermittently. Exertion of up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally is required.
• Good manual dexterity for the use of common office equipment such as computer terminals, calculator, copiers, and FAX machines or measuring tools is required.
• Good math and reasoning ability is essential. Able to apply general mathematical calculations, analysis of variance, as well as geometry, and other basic standard equations as required.
• Able to understand and utilize engineering drawings is helpful.
• Able to climb ladders and stairs.
• Operate heavy equipment (i.e. forklifts, man-lifts).
• Heavy lifting up to 50 lbs.
• A fair amount of walking is involved.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision care benefits and free life insurance offered through the union’s health and welfare plan.
• Union pension plan.
• Access to union 401K plan on your first day of employment.
• Discounts on travel, amusement parks, concerts, movies and more.
• Celebrations, events, and activities on site and supporting our communities.
• Recognition incentives for service and peer to peer recognition.
• Training and development to help you progress to the next level.

About AAK

AAK specializes in plant-based oils that are the value-adding ingredients in many of the products people love to consume. We make these products better tasting, healthier, and more sustainable. At the heart of AAK’s offer is Customer Co-Development, combining our desire to understand what better means for each customer, with the unique flexibility of our production assets, and a deep knowledge of many products and industries, including Chocolate & Confectionery, Bakery, Dairy, Plant-based Foods, Special Nutrition, Foodservice and Personal Care. Our 4,000 employees support our close collaboration with customers through 25 regional sales offices, 15 dedicated Customer Innovation Centers, and with the support of more than 20 production facilities. Listed on Nasdaq Stockholm and with our headquarters in Malmö, Sweden, AAK has been Making Better Happen™ for more than 150 years.

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