Chemical Operator Packaging / Material Handler-$29.50-48.40/hr Job

Davita Inc.; Calumet City (IL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the chemical manufacturing industry is seeking a Material Handler to handle filling operations and material movements in a safe manner. This role requires collaboration, communication skills, and the ability to operate various equipment while adhering to safety procedures. Ideal candidates will possess industrial experience, proficiency in dealing with hazardous materials, and the flexibility to work rotating shifts.

Qualifications

• Experience handling hazardous and flammable chemicals is needed.
• Knowledge of life safety critical processes such as LOTO and confined space.
• Computer literacy for accurate reporting in inventory and maintenance systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform filling operations and material movements for chemical manufacturing.
• Safely operate process equipment and drive a yard spotter.
• Maintain work areas and report activities for inventory management.

Skills

Communication

Self motivated

Team player

Education

One year certificate from college or technical school or equivalent experience

Tools

Fork-lift certification

Job description

As a Material Handler, you will be required to perform filling operations and associated material movements for industrial manufacturing of chemicals. In addition to safely operating process equipment used to move materials through tanks into tank wagons, totes, drums, pails and sample containers for shipment to customers, employees will be expected to drive a yard spotter to move tankwagons and box trailers where needed, to operate fork lifts to move materials and supplies in the plant, to maintain their work areas and to accurately report activities for management of inventory and supplies.

To qualify you will need the following:

• One year certificate from college or technical school or equivalent experience and training.
• Experience handling hazardous and flammable chemicals.
• Knowledge of life safety critical processes such as LOTO, confined space, iine break, and hot work.
• Industrial manufacturing experience with operation of process equipment to produce chemicals preferred.
• Safe driving experience, with fork-lift certification and experience handling hazardous materials preferred.
• Must be willing to work rotating shifts including weekends in a 24X7 operation.
• Must be computer literate, able to accurately report activities in a computerized inventory management system, a maintenance work order systems, to printing reports and labels and to complete computer-based training.
• Strong work history a must
• Good communication skills
• Self motivated, positive attitude, and team player