Chemical Loader

nexpera; North Bend (OH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Job summary

NEXPERA is hiring a Chemical Loader for its North Bend, OH site. The role focuses on safe loading/unloading of sulfuric acid products, routine equipment inspections, and documentation accuracy in a busy process facility.

The position requires operating forklifts and other mobile equipment, adhering to all safety policies, and supporting plant operations across loading areas, tank farms, and process units.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of industrial or manufacturing experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel); ability to learn new systems.
• Ability and willingness to maintain a valid driver’s license and obtain certification to operate powered industrial trucks.

Responsibilities

• Safely load and unload chemical products from railcars, tank trucks, totes, and storage vessels in accordance with established procedures.
• Perform routine inspections of loading equipment, transfer systems, hoses, valves, and connections to ensure safe and efficient operations.
• Operate mobile equipment, including forklifts, manlifts, yard trucks, and trackmobiles, in compliance with site safety requirements.
• Verify shipping documentation, complete loading records, maintain inventory transactions, and support daily shipping and receiving activities.
• Monitor loading and transfer operations to ensure product quality, accurate quantities, and compliance with regulatory and customer requirements.
• Conduct pre-loading and post-loading inspections of equipment, vehicles, and containment systems.
• Follow all environmental, health, and safety policies, including PPE requirements, safe work practices, and emergency response procedures.
• Identify, report, and respond to abnormal operating conditions, spills, leaks, or safety concerns to protect personnel, the environment, and surrounding communities.
• Prepare equipment for maintenance by isolating systems, draining lines, and performing lockout/tagout activities as required.
• Assist with plant operations and material transfers while coordinating closely with Operations, Maintenance, and Logistics teams.
• Perform routine housekeeping duties to maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
• Collect product samples and perform basic quality checks or laboratory testing as required.
• Support startup, shutdown, and operational activities related to loading and storage systems.
• Participate in safety meetings, training programs, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Train and mentor new team members on loading procedures, safety requirements, and environmental compliance standards as qualified.

Skills

Industrial experience

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Chemical Loader

Fort Hill, OH Full Time North Bend, OH, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1106

NEXPERA leads the way in sulfuric acid and potassium hydroxide regeneration, offering a comprehensive range of products and services that optimize processes, minimize environmental impact, and allow our partners to focus on their core operations. With the industry’s largest facility network, we ensure unmatched reliability and drive innovation across the industrial landscape. In addition, we provide an unmatched array of sulfur-based chemicals and related services to a diverse set of industries.

POSITION PURPOSE

Nexpera is seeking a Chemical Loader at our site in North Bend, OH. This position is responsible for the safe and efficient loading, unloading, and transfer of chemical products while ensuring compliance with operating procedures, quality standards, and regulatory requirements. The Chemical Loader monitors equipment, conducts routine inspections, maintains accurate documentation, and supports safe plant operations. This role requires working throughout the facility, including loading areas, tank farms, and process units, while adhering to all safety policies and responding appropriately to operational or emergency situations.

This site is a Process Safety Management (PSM)-regulated facility that produces sulfuric acid in multiple concentrations. Products are shipped via rail cars, tank trucks, and totes.

PRIMARY DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES (but not limited to):

• Safely load and unload chemical products from railcars, tank trucks, totes, and storage vessels in accordance with established procedures.
• Perform routine inspections of loading equipment, transfer systems, hoses, valves, and connections to ensure safe and efficient operations.
• Operate mobile equipment, including forklifts, manlifts, yard trucks, and trackmobiles, in compliance with site safety requirements.
• Verify shipping documentation, complete loading records, maintain inventory transactions, and support daily shipping and receiving activities.
• Monitor loading and transfer operations to ensure product quality, accurate quantities, and compliance with regulatory and customer requirements.
• Conduct pre-loading and post-loading inspections of equipment, vehicles, and containment systems.
• Follow all environmental, health, and safety policies, including PPE requirements, safe work practices, and emergency response procedures.
• Identify, report, and respond to abnormal operating conditions, spills, leaks, or safety concerns to protect personnel, the environment, and surrounding communities.
• Prepare equipment for maintenance by isolating systems, draining lines, and performing lockout/tagout activities as required.
• Assist with plant operations and material transfers while coordinating closely with Operations, Maintenance, and Logistics teams.
• Perform routine housekeeping duties to maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
• Collect product samples and perform basic quality checks or laboratory testing as required.
• Support startup, shutdown, and operational activities related to loading and storage systems.
• Participate in safety meetings, training programs, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Train and mentor new team members on loading procedures, safety requirements, and environmental compliance standards as qualified.

Qualifications

In order to be qualified for this role, the following is required:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel); ability to learn new systems.
• Minimum 2 years of industrial or manufacturing experience.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Ability and willingness to:
  • Maintain a valid driver's license and obtain certification to operate powered industrial trucks (e.g., forklifts, manlifts).
  • Perform physical tasks including climbing ladders/stairs, standing, stooping, kneeling, crawling.
  • Work in high-hazard environments, indoors/outdoors, at heights, and in confined spaces.
  • Wear full PPE (steel-toe boots, hard hat, safety glasses, respirator, acid suit, etc.).
  • Work 12-hour rotating shifts (nights, weekends, holidays, overtime, and call-ins).
  • Lift up to 50 lbs.

The following skill sets are preferred by the site:

• Strong mechanical aptitude; experience in troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining equipment.
• Experience with SAP or similar manufacturing software.
• Experience in high-hazard or chemical operations.
• Ability to read and interpret:
  • P&IDs (Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams)
  • Technical manuals and safety documentation
  • Schematics

Successful candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without accommodation.

NEXPERA leads the way in sulfuric acid and potassium hydroxide regeneration, offering a comprehensive range of products and services that optimize processes, minimize environmental impact, and allow our partners to focus on their core operations. With the industry’s largest facility network, we ensure unmatched reliability and drive innovation across the industrial landscape. In addition, we provide an unmatched array of sulfur-based chemicals and related services to a diverse set of industries.

POSITION PURPOSE

Nexpera is seeking a Chemical Loader at our site in North Bend, OH. This position is responsible for the safe and efficient loading, unloading, and transfer of chemical products while ensuring compliance with operating procedures, quality standards, and regulatory requirements. The Chemical Loader monitors equipment, conducts routine inspections, maintains accurate documentation, and supports safe plant operations. This role requires working throughout the facility, including loading areas, tank farms, and process units, while adhering to all safety policies and responding appropriately to operational or emergency situations.

This site is a Process Safety Management (PSM)-regulated facility that produces sulfuric acid in multiple concentrations. Products are shipped via rail cars, tank trucks, and totes.

PRIMARY DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES (but not limited to):

• Safely load and unload chemical products from railcars, tank trucks, totes, and storage vessels in accordance with established procedures.
• Perform routine inspections of loading equipment, transfer systems, hoses, valves, and connections to ensure safe and efficient operations.
• Operate mobile equipment, including forklifts, manlifts, yard trucks, and trackmobiles, in compliance with site safety requirements.
• Verify shipping documentation, complete loading records, maintain inventory transactions, and support daily shipping and receiving activities.
• Monitor loading and transfer operations to ensure product quality, accurate quantities, and compliance with regulatory and customer requirements.
• Conduct pre-loading and post-loading inspections of equipment, vehicles, and containment systems.
• Follow all environmental, health, and safety policies, including PPE requirements, safe work practices, and emergency response procedures.
• Identify, report, and respond to abnormal operating conditions, spills, leaks, or safety concerns to protect personnel, the environment, and surrounding communities.
• Prepare equipment for maintenance by isolating systems, draining lines, and performing lockout/tagout activities as required.
• Assist with plant operations and material transfers while coordinating closely with Operations, Maintenance, and Logistics teams.
• Perform routine housekeeping duties to maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
• Collect product samples and perform basic quality checks or laboratory testing as required.
• Support startup, shutdown, and operational activities related to loading and storage systems.
• Participate in safety meetings, training programs, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Train and mentor new team members on loading procedures, safety requirements, and environmental compliance standards as qualified.

Qualifications

In order to be qualified for this role, the following is required:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel); ability to learn new systems.
• Minimum 2 years of industrial or manufacturing experience.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Ability and willingness to:
  • Maintain a valid driver's license and obtain certification to operate powered industrial trucks (e.g., forklifts, manlifts).
  • Perform physical tasks including climbing ladders/stairs, standing, stooping, kneeling, crawling.
  • Work in high-hazard environments, indoors/outdoors, at heights, and in confined spaces.
  • Wear full PPE (steel-toe boots, hard hat, safety glasses, respirator, acid suit, etc.).
  • Work 12-hour rotating shifts (nights, weekends, holidays, overtime, and call-ins).
  • Lift up to 50 lbs.

The following skill sets are preferred by the site:

• Strong mechanical aptitude; experience in troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining equipment.
• Experience with SAP or similar manufacturing software.
• Experience in high-hazard or chemical operations.
• Previous forklift operation certification.
• Ability to read and interpret:
  • P&IDs (Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams)
  • Technical manuals and safety documentation
  • Schematics

Successful candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without accommodation.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer! All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

BENEFITS

Nexpera's comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies, as well as health, dental and vision insurance. In addition, employees are also entitled to participate in an employer sponsored 401(k) plan, to save for retirement. Pay and benefits for employees represented by a union are outlined in their collective bargaining agreement.