Carbon Black Shipper - Addis

Tokai Carbon Group; Addis (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Tokai Carbon Group is seeking a Carbon Black Shipper to safely load, transfer, store, and ship carbon black by railcar and truck. The role uses heavy equipment, stacks 50 lb bags, and maintains accurate loading records.

You will follow safety, environmental, quality and regulatory requirements, inspect equipment and paperwork, and support continuous improvement in a manufacturing/logistics setting. CDL preferred; 0-1 year experience acceptable; high school diploma required.

Qualifications

• Experience operating heavy industrial equipment and commercial vehicles in manufacturing/logistics settings.
• CDL preferred; DOT-regulated driving experience is a plus.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Load vans, hopper trucks, and rail cars to goal weights with proper load locks.
• Operate forklift/tractor to move materials for packaging and shipping.
• Inspect equipment (hopper cars/trucks) and report issues; flag off-weight bags for accuracy.
• Document loading paperwork and check sheets accurately.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Forklift operation

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma

Job description

The Carbon Black Shipper is responsible for the safe, efficient, and accurate loading, transfer, storage, and shipment of carbon black products via railcar and truck. This position operates heavy manufacturing and material handling equipment, conducts shipping inspections, maintains inventory accuracy, and ensures compliance with all company safety, environmental, quality, and regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate will have experience operating heavy industrial equipment, manufacturing machinery, and commercial vehicles in a chemical, manufacturing, logistics, or bulk materials environment. Candidates with CDL qualifications and DOT-regulated driving experience are strongly preferred.

Essential Functions

Interpret, communicate and execute daily loading schedule. Safely, accurately and efficiently prepare load vans, Hopper trucks and cars to goal weights and distributions while properly installing load locks. Identify bulk tank loading spouts and strapping locations accurately. Document with accuracy loading paperwork, check sheets and strapped bulk tanks. Safely operate a forklift/tractor to transport materials for packaging and shipping. Engage in highly repetitive task of stacking 50# bags containing carbon black on the lazy susan (est. repetition 850 – 1700 bags per day). Inspect for and report issues with Hopper cars and trucks. Identify and flag all off-weight bags to ensure accuracy in order fulfillment (FIBC and 50#). Execute all ISO duties as required by the supervisor and department. Safely operate yard truck to move trailers around the plant location as a result of operational/distribution need (may require current CDL license and is determined based on plant management discretion). Actively participate in safety inspections of equipment and process efficiencies to ensure routine operations may continue and department functionality is optimal.

Required Education and Experience

High school diploma or GED required. Ability to meet company motor vehicle operation requirements. Basic computer skills including data entry and electronic documentation. Ability to read, understand, and follow written procedures and safety requirements. Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Preferred Education and Experience

0–1-year experience in a manufacturing environment. 0-1 year of Forklift experience. Strong mechanical and operational aptitude in a manufacturing environment. CDL driver’s license.