Loader

SNF Holding Company; Plaquemine (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Benefits

Dental Benefits

Vision Benefits

401(k) Savings Plan

Vacation Days

Paid Holidays

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Development & Training

Job summary

SNF Holding Company is seeking a Loader for its Louisiana facility. The role involves packaging finished polyacrylamide powder into 50–55 lb bags or bulk containers, operating bagging equipment, and maintaining accurate documentation.

The position requires ability to lift 55 lbs, read orders, and follow procedures in a fast-paced production setting. Responsibilities include logging data, ensuring proper labeling, and maintaining a clean, safe plant.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1–3 years of relevant work experience requested.
• Ability to read and follow orders and procedures.
• Basic math and ability to lift 55 lbs repeatedly.

Responsibilities

• Read, follow, and understand bagging procedures.
• Operate bagging machines and troubleshoot issues.
• Log bag weight sheets, blend sheets, and inspections.
• Package finished product and ensure correct labeling.
• Maintain a clean, safe work environment and comply with regs.
• Identify hazards and wear appropriate PPE.
• Operate forklift and conduct inspections.
• Support environmental, health and safety practices.

Skills

Reading orders

Data logging

Forklift operation

PPE awareness

Basic math

Teamwork

Shift work

Multi-tasking

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Bagging machinery

Forklift inspections

Job description

Overview

SNF is a specialty chemical group whose products, water-soluble polymers, contribute to treating, recycling, preserving water, saving energy, and reducing carbon footprint. A pioneer in soft chemistry, SNF has long been present on all continents, employing 9,000 people, including more than 2,700+ in the USA. Innovation and movement toward a cleaner, less carbon-intensive world accelerates SNF’s growth.

The Loader is responsible for packaging finished polyacrylamide powder into 50–55 lb. bags or bulk containers in accordance with customer and production requirements. This role operates bagging equipment, handles finished materials, performs product documentation, and supports safe and efficient plant operations while maintaining a clean and compliant work environment.

Responsibilities

• Ability to read and understand orders.
• Read, follow and understand bagging procedures.
• Operate and troubleshoot problems with bagging machines.
• Accurately log and retain data i.e. bag weight sheets, blend sheets, and Powder Plant Inspections.
• Ensure that finished product is packaged and labeled correctly.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Identify and understand properties and hazards of chemicals.
• Identify and wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) for process area.
• Understand and follow permit procedures i.e. confined space, hot work, and line break.
• Ability to identify, communicate and mitigate if possible, all unsafe behaviors, conditions and spills.
• Operate forklift and conduct forklift inspections
• Comply to all environmental regulations
• Demonstrate teamwork in completing field activities necessary to minimize downtime and achieve plant goals.

Qualifications

EDUCATION:

• High school diploma or equivalent - High School Diploma or GED

EXPERIENCE:

• 1-3 years of relevant work experience

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:

• Demonstrated good stewardship skills (Environmental, Health, and Safety)
• Basic math, physical ability to lift 55 lbs. continuously throughout a 12-hr shift
• Basic computer skills for the purpose of recording data, accessing training, printing procedures, etc.
• Strong written and oral communications skills
• Ability to work rotating shift and overtime, as needed
• Ability to multi-task, must be a quick learner and adapt to change.

BENEFITS:

• Competitive Salary
• Medical Benefits
• Dental Benefits
• Vision Benefits
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Vacation Days
• Incidental/Sick Days
• Paid Holidays
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Development & Training

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position.