Tank Farm Lead - 2nd Shift

About the role

The Tank Farm Lead oversees chlorine unloading, storage, and handling operations, ensures compliance with environmental, health, and safety regulations, and provides hands‑on direction to operators while driving continuous improvement in a high‑hazard chemical environment.

Schedule

Primary shift: Monday‑Friday, 2:00 pm‑10:30 pm (with overtime as business needs dictate). New hires train on the 1st shift (Monday‑Friday, 5:00 am‑1:30 pm) for approximately 2‑3 months before transitioning to the 2nd shift.

Pay

Base hourly rate: $29.72 per hour, plus a $0.10 shift differential for all hours worked on the 2nd shift. Actual compensation may vary based on skills, experience, time in role, business line, and geographic location. This is a union position represented by Teamsters Local 986.

Responsibilities

• Lead and perform the safe offloading of chlorine from railcars, tankers, or other delivery systems, adhering to established procedures and safety protocols.
• Maintain full compliance with OSHA, EPA, DHS, and other applicable regulations, including Process Safety Management (PSM) and Risk Management Plan (RMP) requirements.
• Enforce strict adherence to PPE and safety procedures.
• Oversee daily tank farm activities including storage, transfer, and inventory management of chlorine and related chemicals.
• Serve as a first responder for chlorine‑related incidents, ensuring proper execution of emergency procedures, leak response, and evacuation protocols.
• Coordinate inspections, preventative maintenance, and repairs of tanks, piping, valves, scrubbers, and monitoring systems to ensure safe and reliable operations.
• Track and reconcile chlorine inventory levels.
• Ensure accurate completion of logs, manifests, inspection reports, and compliance documentation.
• Provide daily direction, training, and coaching to tank farm operators; reinforce a strong safety culture and ensure team members are properly trained and qualified.
• Work hands‑on alongside operators on batching, chemical transfers, and daily tank farm tasks while leading the shift.
• Identify opportunities to improve safety, efficiency, and reliability of chlorine handling and tank farm operations.
• Work closely with production, maintenance, EHS, and logistics teams to ensure uninterrupted operations and alignment on priorities.
• Supervise contractors performing work in the tank farm area, ensuring compliance with site safety requirements.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 5 or more years of people leadership experience.
• 3 or more years of experience in chemical manufacturing, tank farm operations, or hazardous material handling.
• Direct experience with chlorine or other highly hazardous chemicals strongly preferred (but not required).
• Experience using a sit‑down forklift to move chemical drums.
• Ability to lift up to 90 lbs with team lift, including heavy chlorine valves.
• Working knowledge of Process Safety Management (PSM) and Risk Management Programs (RMP).
• Familiarity with railcar and tanker offloading systems.
• Strong understanding of safety protocols, emergency response, and regulatory compliance.
• Ability to work in a high‑hazard, fast‑paced environment with strong attention to detail.
• Proficient in basic computer systems and documentation tools.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits including health, wellness, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• Retirement savings options with employer match.
• Education Assistance to support continued personal development and growth.

About KIK

KIK creates products and brands that people trust to clean, sanitize, and protect their homes and pools. As one of North America’s largest independent consumer product manufacturers, KIK operates 16 North American facilities and has a global presence in Canada, Europe, and Australia. The company’s portfolio includes notable brands such as Spic and Span®, Comet®, Clorox® Pool&Spa™ (under license), BioGuard®, and Natural Chemistry® pool chemicals, and it is the #1 producer of store‑brand bleach and a leading private‑label provider of laundry detergent, additives, dishwashing products, and general‑purpose cleaning items. With over 2,300 employees worldwide, KIK drives capabilities in product development, formulation, strategic sourcing, manufacturing, packaging design, brand marketing, project management, quality assurance, compliance, distribution, and logistics, guided by its “One KIK” values of commitment, customer focus, profit motivation, safety, ethics, and integrity.