Loading Operator

Omya Inc.; Wathena (KS); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Omya Inc. is seeking a warehouse/loader operator to take over, inspect, and move tank wagons per regulations. You will load tank wagons and trucks, prepare goods for shipment using packaging equipment, and ensure proper labeling while keeping the workspace clean.

The role requires forklift operation, basic PC skills, and SAP/barcoding experience. 1–4 years of relevant experience is preferred. This is a full-time on-site position in the United States (Kansas).

Qualifications

• Forklift operation skills required.
• SAP bar coding / scanning experience preferred.
• Basic PC skills.
• High School Diploma or Technical Vocational training.
• 1–4 years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Take over, check and move the tank wagons according to regulations.
• Load tank wagons and tank trucks, and use packaging equipment to prepare goods for final shipment.
• Bagging, palletizing and storage of bagged goods per SEQ management work instructions.
• Check suitability and purity of shipping containers (silos, tanks, containers).
• Secure cargo in compliance with SEQ-Management instructions.
• Ensure correct labelling of shipping units and maintain work area cleanliness.
• Assist in applying customs seals and cooperate with dispatcher.
• Follow MSC process descriptions and uphold operational safety of equipment.
• Contribute to continual improvement in designated areas.

Skills

Forklift operation

Basic PC skills

Education

High School Diploma or Technical Vocational training

Tools

SAP

Barcoding / scanning

Job description

Key Accountabilities

Take over, check and move the tank wagons according to regulations.

Load tank wagons and tank trucks, and use packaging equipment to prepare goods for final shipment – this includes in particular:

• Bagging, palletizing and storage of bagged goods in accordance with the SEQ management work instructions
• Checking the suitability and purity of shipping containers (silos, tanks, containers, etc.)
• Securing of the cargo in compliance with the corresponding SEQ-Management working instructions
• Ensuring correct labelling of shipping units
• Keeping order and cleanliness in the work area

Assist in properly applying of customs seals. Cooperate with dispatcher. Ensure compliance with service orders. Perform tasks according to MSC process descriptions. Work in accordance with all relevant requirements and ensure the operational safety of the technical equipment in the work area. Contribute to continual improvement efforts in designated areas. Perform other tasks as ordered by line manager / supervisor.

Solid line(s) to Loading Supervisor

Dotted line(s) to n/a

Number of direct reports n/a

Number of total reports n/a

Number of dotted line(s) reports n/a

Performance Measures KPIs agreed in yearly MbO.

Other requirements

Good command of both oral and written local language and English are required.

Good command of both oral and written additional language is beneficial.

Internal contacts

Logistics Department

Manufacturing

Warehouse

External contacts

Freight forwarders / hauliers, etc.

Education

High School Diploma and / or Technical Vocational training.

Experience

Minimum 1 to 4 years of relevant experience.

Knowledge and skills

Forklift operation skills required.

SAP bar coding / scanning experience preferred.

Basic PC skills.

Omya is a leading global producer of industrial minerals and a worldwide distributor of specialty materials. Our company was founded 140 years ago and remains a privately-owned, independent company headquartered in Switzerland but with offices and plants in more than 50 countries. When you join Omya, you become part of a global team that uses its creativity, expertise and experience to make a difference to people's lives. Thinking of Tomorrow means focusing on the challenges of the future and how we can develop mineral products to solve them. This is a collaborative environment where people work towards common goals, with a common purpose Our purpose, combined with our values of modesty, courtesy, integrity and perseverance, is the foundation of our business. Our values are relevant to our lives, not just our work. All Omya employees, partners and suppliers are bound by a Code of Conduct which reflects our values and guides our behavior.