Operator, days - Sandbach

Brenntag; Sandbach; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading chemical company in Sandbach is seeking an Operator for its 24-hour terminal. The role involves operating blending equipment, ensuring safety in loading/offloading bulk tankers, and conducting product sampling. Candidates should have experience in chemical handling and safety protocols. This position plays a crucial part in maintaining operational efficiency and compliance at the terminal, fostering a safe work environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to operate plant equipment following safety protocols.
• Experience with loading and offloading bulk tankers.
• Familiarity with product sampling and testing procedures.

Responsibilities

• Weigh in and out of vehicles, assist drivers with paperwork.
• Operate the plant safely in accordance with site procedures.
• Perform system checks and plant logs as required.
• Prepare equipment for maintenance and ensure compliance with safety protocols.

Job description

Overview

Our team in Sandbach currently has an opening for a Operator, days - Sandbach

The Sandbach terminal is a 24-hour, 7 day a week operation. It is the primary bulk inorganics chemical terminal for Brenntag UK comprising of caustic soda, hydrochloric acid, sulphuric acid, ferric chloride and poly-aluminium chloride. The terminal operates dilution facilities for caustic soda, hydrochloric acid and sulphuric acid.

Responsibilities

• Weighing in and out of vehicles, printing loading notes, assisting drivers to check and complete the correct paperwork, product sampling and testing.
• To operate the plant following all site procedures effectively and safely without detriment to the environment in accordance with company policy and procedures.
• To operate the bespoke computer loading / blending equipment, to load and offload bulk road tankers safely and in adherence to site instructions and policy.
• To sample and test chemicals and complete certificates of product conformity.
• Complete all system checks and plant logs as required.
• Report any plant issues in a timely manner.
• Prepare and isolate plant equipment for maintenance including completing and issuing a permit to work.
• Undertake basic cleaning and maintenance tasks, such as cleaning and painting.
• Weighing out loaded or empty tankers and completing legal paperwork ensuring there are no discrepancies prior to the vehicle leaving site.
• Ensuring tankers presenting to load or discharge have the correct consignment number, the tanker is the correct type for the product to be loaded, and the driver completes the appropriate paperwork prior to proceeding to load or discharge

Note

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