Material Handler

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Safely load and unload bulk tanker trucks, railcars, totes, and drums.
• Packaging, labeling, and preparing finished products according to established specifications.
• Handling and transporting raw materials and chemicals in accordance with safety guidelines.
• Operating forklifts and other material handling equipment (certification required).
• Offloading empty containers and assisting with staging and storage of materials.

Documentation & Quality Control

• Accurately complete and maintain required documentation, including Bills of Lading, Certificates of Compliance, batch records, and packaging counts.
• Record process data and maintain production logs.
• Collect and manage retain samples for quality testing and storage.
• Ensure all work meets company quality standards and regulatory requirements.

Safety & Compliance

• Adhere to all plant safety policies, OSHA regulations, and environmental standards.
• Properly use and maintain required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Follow established procedures for handling hazardous materials.
• Conduct routine safety audits, inspections, and housekeeping checks of work areas and equipment.
• Immediately report safety hazards, incidents, or equipment deficiencies.

Equipment, Operation & Maintenance

• Perform daily inspections of forklifts and plant equipment.
• Report maintenance issues and submit work requests as needed.
• Assist with cleaning and maintenance of equipment, including tanks and loading systems.
• Maintain cleanliness of work areas, including loading zones and processing equipment.

Process Improvement & Operations Support

• Support plant operations through general labor and cross-functional assistance.
• Collaborate with supervisors and team members to identify and implement process improvements.
• Aid in troubleshooting operational issues and improving workflow efficiency.
• Communicate effectively across shifts to ensure continuity of operations.