Level 2 Technician

Castrol; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Castrol is recruiting for a Level 2 Technician at our Port Allen plant. You will operate filling equipment across pail, drum and tote operations and support bulk fluid movements by truck and railcar.

Safety and quality standards guide daily tasks in a fast-paced manufacturing setting. The role involves 8‑hour rotating shifts (6:30am–3:00pm, 2:30pm–11:00pm, 10:30pm–7:00am) and requires attention to equipment performance and process integrity.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum 3 years in a manufacturing environment.
• Bulk liquid loading/offloading with trucks or railcars.
• Experience with tanks, pumps, piping, hoses and fluid transfer systems.
• Ability to identify and respond to equipment and process issues during operations.
• Effective math and basic computer skills.
• Ability to work safely in an industrial environment and follow procedures.
• TWIC card required on site.
• Forklift (FLT) experience/certification preferred.
• Flexible schedule in indoor/outdoor environments.
• Able to lift up to 44 lbs and work at heights with fall protection.

Responsibilities

• Operate filling equipment for pail, drum and tote operations.
• Perform bulk fluid loading/offloading with trucks and railcars.
• Prepare work areas, materials, equipment and receptacles for filling and bulk ops.
• Coordinate tank status, volume, safe fill levels and movements.
• Follow procedures to prevent product commingling and contamination.
• Monitor equipment for leaks, spills, overfills, jams, and breakdowns.
• Conduct quality checks on raw materials and finished goods.

Skills

Safety awareness

Math & basic computing

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

TWIC card

Forklift (FLT) experience

Pallet jack experience

Industrial equipment handling

Job description

Castrol is one of the world’s leading lubricant brands, serving customers and consumers in the automotive, marine, industrial and energy sectors. Castrol brands are recognised globally for their premium quality and high performance, shaped by the company’s commitment to innovation and cutting-edge technology. With products sold in more than 150 countries, Castrol has helped keep things moving on roads and racetracks, air, sea, and space for over 125 years.

Whether you’re just starting out or ready for your next big move, you’re in the right place to explore an exciting career with Castrol.

Job description

About the Team

Join our Port Allen team as a Level 2 Technician and play an important role in supporting safe, efficient production, filling, and bulk operations. This is a hands‑on position where you will operate filling equipment, support the movement and transfer of bulk fluids, and perform loading and unloading activities involving trucks and railcars. You will work with tanks, pumps, piping, hoses, and other production equipment while helping ensure products are transferred, filled, and handled safely and according to quality and operational standards. The role requires close attention to safety, equipment performance, product quality, and established operating procedures in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.The team works across rotating 8‑hour shifts to support continuous plant operations, with shift schedules of 6:30 a.m.–3:00 p.m., 2:30 p.m.–11:00 p.m., and 10:30 p.m.–7:00 a.m.

Key Tasks

• Operate filling equipment across pail, drum and tote operations and support other assigned filling work areas.
• Perform bulk fluid loading and offloading activities involving trucks and railcars.
• Prepare work areas, raw materials, equipment and receptacles for filling and bulk operations.
• Coordinate tank status, volume, safe fill levels and inbound and outbound product movements with team members.
• Follow procedures to prevent product commingling and contamination, including line‑up checks, flushing, blowing lines and hoses, and pigging.
• Prepare and operate equipment, including filters, hoses, lines and other components required for product transfer and filling.
• Monitor equipment and operations for leaks, spills, overfills, jams, equipment breakdowns, clogged filters and other operational issues.
• Perform required quality checks on raw materials and finished goods and ensure products meet established quality standards.
• Follow plant procedures, work instructions, Control of Work requirements and applicable safety and quality standards.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area through housekeeping and 5S practices.

Experience required

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with bulk liquid loading/offloading, including trucks or railcars.
• Experience working with industrial equipment such as tanks, pumps, piping, hoses and fluid transfer systems.
• Ability to identify and respond appropriately to equipment and process issues during operations.
• Effective math and basic computer skills.
• Ability to work safely in an industrial manufacturing environment and follow established procedures.
• TWIC card required to work on site.
• Forklift (FLT) and pallet lift jack experience/certification preferred.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule in indoor and outdoor, non-temperature-controlled environments.
• Ability to wear required PPE and perform physical activities including lifting, pulling and pushing up to 44 lbs.
• Ability to work at heights using appropriate fall-protection equipment.

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