Receiving Operator

Job Description

The Receiving Operator is responsible for receiving, labeling and storing all raw materials and packaging supplies needed to support plant operations. Loads and unloads railcars, tank trucks of raw materials, and the same with by-products.

• Promotes a safe work environment for self and others by using knowledge of unloading process and SOPs to assure safety of people and environment.
• Receives, unloads and labels raw material chemicals.
• Packages supplies, spare parts and other supplies following established standard operating procedures (SOPs) and utilizing the manufacturing computer system (BPCS).
• Maintains status and moves to point of use storage after Quality Control (QC) release.
• Determines bulk raw material delivery schedule based on plant usage rates and railroad availability. Submits order for railroad.
• Receives samples and unloads bulk raw materials in railcars or tank trucks as space and material become available.
• Safely operates a forklift and yard truck.
• Must have a valid Driver’s License.
• Able to lift 60-75 lbs.
• Able to follow written instructions and standard operating procedures.
• Must be able to perform mathematical calculations of material usage rates and tank volumes, as well as calculating maximum loading capacity.

Minimum Requirements

• Education: High School diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Experience: Must have working knowledge of material handling equipment, including fork trucks. Experience in Chemical Processing or Chemical Receiving is Required. Must also have an understanding of pump and flow schematics for tanker and railcar loading and unloading.

Preferred Skills/Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of pumps, valves and other bulk liquid handling equipment is desired.
• Knowledge of raw material and finished product chemical properties to better identify and respond to issues.
• Hazmat Certification.
• Basic computer skills using Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to interact with business computer systems.
• Interpersonal Savvy, Problem Solving, Organizing, Functional/ Technical Skills, Timely Decision Making.

Department Specific/Non-Essential Functions

• Assures raw materials are handled with care to avoid container damage which could result in loss or contamination of critical raw materials.
• Serves as a member of various employee involvement teams and committees, such as Lean/Six Sigma and/or Cost Savings, to improve the workplace, increase efficiency and improve productivity.
• Contributes to the safety culture by participating in site wide safety initiatives.

Working Conditions

• Duties performed outdoors with extremes of temperature and precipitation and in a heated but uncooled warehouse.
• Dirty conditions and chemical fumes are occasionally present in the work areas.
• Hazardous materials are routinely handled by receiving operators, which increases the potentials for spills, fires or burns.
• Must handle average to heavy weight materials by hand.
• Material handling devices (e.g., hand truck, fork truck, and conveyors) are used when possible, but use of proper lifting and movement techniques is necessary to prevent injury.
• Must be able to physically negotiate stairs and evacuation ladders, to wear and operate safety equipment, and drive forklifts.
• Must be able to wear the required personal protective equipment (PPE), such as safety glasses, safety shoes, hard hat, etc., as deemed necessary for each job task.
• May be required to wear a full-face respirator contingent upon required job duties.
• Must be able to work assigned shift and occasional overtime as needed.