Logistics Operator

AAK AB; Newark (NJ); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Health Savings Account with company贡献

401(k) match program

Life and Disability insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Pet Insurance

Discounts on travel and events

Job summary

AAK Newark is seeking a Logistics Operator to manage daily operations at the Port Newark facility, 5 days a week with potential overtime. The role emphasizes accurate documentation, safe handling of vegetable oil, and teamwork with refinery operators.

Candidates should have a High School Diploma or GED, OSHA training, forklift certification (preferred), and strong problem-solving and math skills. There is a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for career development.

Qualifications

• 8 hour OSHA on site safety training.
• Forklift certification preferred.
• Computer literate; strong math and problem-solving skills."

Responsibilities

• Maintain sanitation standards for assigned areas.
• Load vegetable oil in railcars/tank wagons and complete documentation.
• Safely off-load rail cars/tank wagons/CBEs/totes/drums and follow procedures.
• Assist refinery operators and maintenance tasks as needed.
• Communicate issues to the day supervisor promptly.

Skills

OSHA training

Forklift certification

Computer literacy

Problem solving

Math skills

Equipment troubleshooting

Communication skills

Related field experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Making Better Happen

Our story goes back more than 150 years, tothe windy coast where Sweden and Denmark meet.

From our success in Scandinavia, we've growninto the world's leading specialist producer of plant-based oils, employingmore than 4000 people all across the globe.

We work with our customers to make theproducts you love even better. The oils we produce go into making yourchocolate extra creamy or putting the crunch into your croissant. And it'snot just food - we work across industries to make products that are higherquality, healthier and better for the planet.

Every one of us works towards our sharedpurpose: Making Better Happen™.

Everything we do is about Making BetterHappen together.

Join nearly 4,000 like-minded colleagues globally and build abetter future with us.

Build a better future as a Logistics Operator in Newark, NJ! Compensation Range: Include salaryrange here Possible Bonus: 5%.

AAK Newark

About the role

TheLogistics Operator is involved with the successful daily operation of the AAKPort Newark, NJ facility on a 5-day a week, day-shift basis. Some daily andweekend overtime is necessary. Theposition requires attention to detail, good record keeping, and the safe andefficient operation of equipment.

TheLogistics Operator is responsible for:

• RailCars- Loading and offloading
• LoadingTank Wagons in Load out and outside near Tank Farm 1, Spot 5, Spot 7, TF 4,Warehouse.
• Tankwagon- offloading
• CBE—set up heating and off-loading
• CBE—trailerbreak down and clean up
• Warehouse—Packagingproduct in totes, drums, and pails.
• Warehouse—Shipping,receiving and administration
• Maintaindaily/ weekly/ monthly housekeeping outside the production building/refinery/Tank Farms and inside stairwells and other areas as directed.

Responsibilities

Accountable for:

• Maintainingsanitation standards for assigned areas.
• Loadingvegetable oil in railcars/tank wagons and accurately completingdocumentation.
• Followingprocedures to safely off-load rail cars/tank wagons/CBEs/totes/drums.
• Zerolost time injuries while performing job.

Responsible for:

• Assistingrefinery operators in tasks requiring additional manpower.
• Usingthe forklift and other company tools and equipment in proper and safemethod.
• Assistingwith packaging, shipping, and maintaining warehouse organization.
• Assistingmaintenance employees with their tasks as able and as requested.
• Communicatingeffectively with the day supervisor on issues and problems that may occur.
• Reportall incidents to Supervisor/Manager.
• Participatingin company activities such as; Safety Committee, Audit committees,employee task force, Kaizen Teams etc. Contribute to the effort incontrolling costs and minimizing waste.
• Followingcompany PPE policy and ensuring it is administered on-site.
• Properdocumentation and data entry.
• Understandingand following environmental protection policies set forth by company.

About you

• 8 hour OSHA on site safety training
• High School Diploma or GEDEquivalent
• Forklift certification. (preferred)
• Able to operate manual orelectrical pallet jacks.
• Computer literate.
• Strong problem solving and mathskills
• Strong equipment troubleshootingskills
• Excellent communication (verbal andwritten), time management and organizational skills
• 2-3 years in related field orrelated experience in manufacturing facility (preferred)

In return AAK offer

• Career paths, training and development,e-learning and tuition reimbursement programs offer potential for you toprogress your future career
• Comprehensive health insurance (medical,dental and vision) starting date of hire
• Health Savings Account with AAK annualcontribution of $1,000-$1,500
• Wematch 100% of the first 3% you contribute to your 401(k), and 50% of thenext 3%
• Free Life and Disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Supplemental Pet Insurance, IdentityTheft Protection and Legal Insurance Plans
• Discounts on travel, amusement parks,concerts, movies, and more
• Celebrations, events, and activities onsite and supporting our communities
• Recognition incentives for service andpeer to peer recognition

About AAK

Everything AAK does is aboutMaking Better Happen™. We specialize in plant-based oils that are the value-adding ingredients in many of the products people love to consume. We make these products better tasting, healthier, and more sustainable. At the heart of AAK’s offer is Customer Co-Development, combining our desire to understand what better means for each customer, with the unique flexibility of our production assets, and a deep knowledge of many products and industries, including Chocolate & Confectionery, Bakery, Dairy, Plant-based Foods, Special Nutrition, Foodservice and Personal Care. Our4,000employees support our close collaboration with customers through 25 regional sales offices, 15 dedicated Customer Innovation Centers, and with the support of more than 20 production facilities. Listed on Nasdaq Stockholm and with our headquarters in Malmö, Sweden, AAK has been Making Better Happen™ for more than 150 years.

AAK prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, religion, veteran status, and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination under state or federal law in any aspect of the access to, admission, or treatment of students in its programs and activities, or in employment and application for employment.