Bulk Loader

Vesco Oil Corporation; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Vesco Oil Corporation in Grand Rapids, MI is seeking a Bulk Loader to safely load, unload, transfer, and package bulk lubricants and oils while maintaining quality, safety, and environmental compliance. This hands-on role suits individuals who value accuracy, and teamwork in a fast-paced warehouse.

Responsibilities include operating transfer equipment, loading products from multiple containers, documenting shipments, and ensuring spills are prevented.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Mechanical aptitude and manual dexterity.
• Comfortable around industrial equipment.
• No fear of heights; able to safely climb ladders.

Responsibilities

• Load/unload bulk oil and lubricant products from tanker trucks, storage tanks, drums, pails, and kegs.
• Operate pumps, filters, valves and transfer equipment.
• Monitor transfers to ensure accuracy and prevent leaks or spills.
• Perform product quality testing and verify materials meet standards.
• Complete shipping, receiving and inventory documentation accurately.
• Assist with inventory counts and warehouse organization.
• Label, store and handle additives and other materials.
• Follow safety, environmental and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Forklift experience

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Independent work

Basic math

Communication

Attendance

Learning warehouse systems

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Barcode scanners

Job description

Are you looking for a hands-on role in a fast-paced warehouse environment? We are seeking a Bulk Loader to safely load, unload, transfer, and package bulk lubricants and oils while maintaining the highest standards of quality, safety, and environmental compliance.

This position is ideal for someone who enjoys physical work, takes pride in accuracy, and values being part of a hardworking team.

What You'll Do

As a Bulk Loader, you will:

• Safely load and unload bulk oil and lubricant products from tanker trucks, storage tanks, drums, pails, and kegs.
• Operate pumps, filters, valves, and other transfer equipment.
• Climb tanker truck ladders and perform top-loading operations.
• Monitor product transfers to ensure accuracy and prevent leaks or spills.
• Perform product quality testing and verify incoming and outgoing materials meet quality standards.
• Calculate weights, volumes, and mixtures to meet customer specifications.
• Complete shipping, receiving, and inventory documentation accurately.
• Assist with physical inventory counts and warehouse organization.
• Properly label, store, and handle additives and other materials.
• Maintain a clean, safe work environment and promptly address spills or housekeeping concerns.
• Assist with general warehouse and material handling duties as needed.
• Follow all company safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.

What We're Looking For

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Forklift experience preferred
• Previous warehouse, manufacturing, bulk liquid handling, or industrial experience is a plus
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Basic math skills
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Reliable attendance and strong work ethic
• Ability to learn computer systems, barcode scanners, and warehouse processes

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required
• Mechanical aptitude and manual dexterity
• Comfortable working around industrial equipment
• No fear of heights and ability to safely climb ladders

Physical Requirements

• Frequently lift and move up to 70 pounds
• Occasionally move heavier materials with appropriate equipment such as drum carts
• Regular standing, walking, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and climbing
• Ability to work on tanker trucks and elevated platforms
• Ability to work both indoors and outdoors as needed

This role operates in a warehouse and bulk-loading environment. Employees may be exposed to:

• Fumes and airborne particles
• Varying temperatures and weather conditions
• Moving mechanical equipment

Why Join Us?

• Stable, full-time opportunity
• Safety-focused workplace
• Team-oriented culture
• Opportunities to learn and grow within the organization
• Essential role supporting customer operations and product quality

If you're dependable, safety-minded, and ready to build a career in warehouse operations, we'd love to hear from you.