Logistics Technician

AmSty; Marietta (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Americas Styrenics LLC seeks a Logistics Technician for the Marietta, OH plant. This day-position role requires operating forklifts and track-mobile equipment, loading railcars and trucks, and ensuring safe, compliant operations.

You will monitor basic control systems, perform minor railcar maintenance, and complete paperwork with a strong emphasis on safety and environmental stewardship. Candidates should have a high school diploma; a two-year degree or technical training in process operations

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Forklift and track-mobile operation capability required.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
• Comfort with climbing stairs, ladders, and working at heights.
• Awareness of Tenets of Operations and Maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Operate basic control systems and monitor/transfer products.
• Load finished materials into railcars, bulk trucks, and cartons.
• Troubleshoot product quality, safety, and environmental issues.
• Inspect and secure trucks and railcars with attention to detail.
• Follow procedures to ensure safe and efficient operations.
• Control and adjust all systems and manual operations as needed.
• Inspect equipment and railcars for maintenance needs.
• Perform minor maintenance on rail cars.
• Clear and tag equipment; communicate with transportation providers.
• Complete required paperwork accurately and on time.
• Maintain high safety and environmental stewardship standards.
• Experience in chemical/manufacturing operations is a plus.

Skills

Forklift operation

Track-mobile operation

Safety awareness

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree or technical program (process operations)

Job description

Overview

The Logistics Technician is a day position at the Marietta polystyrene plant. The job requires work on day turn Monday – Friday and will require overtime on weekends and holidays during high workload periods. The position requires knowledge and use of a workstation, use of a computerized maintenance work order and shipment release system (SAP), minor maintenance on railcars, and the ability to safely and responsibly operate the plant equipment using standard operating procedures and work processes.

Primary Responsibilities

• Perform routine operation of a basic control system and devices to monitor and transfer products.
• Loading finished materials into railcars, bulk trucks, and cartons.
• Using troubleshooting skills to resolve product quality, safety, and environmental problems.
• Attention to detail while inspecting, cleaning, loading and securing trucks and railcars.
• Following operating discipline, procedures and practices to ensure safe and efficient operation of assigned duties.
• The control, monitoring and adjustment of all control systems and manually operated systems.
• Inspection and identification of equipment and rail cars requiring maintenance.
• Performing minor maintenance activities on rail cars
• Clearing and tagging equipment as required.
• Communicating with transportation providers on issues related to carriers and equipment.
• Performing tasks assigned per ACT.
• Accurately completing all required paperwork.
• Performing all duties with a high degree of dedication to safety and environmental stewardship.
• Experience in chemical/manufacturing plant operation is a plus but not required.
• High degree of safety awareness and commitment to following safety standards.
• Ensure procedures are valid and up to date.
• Participate in internal and external audits.

Job Requirements

• High school diploma is required.
• Must be able to operate forklifts and track-mobile.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
• Work involves climbing stairs and ladders to access the top of railcars, trucks, and silos.
• Must be able to work at heights on top of silos and blenders.
• Tenets of Operations and Tenets of Maintenance awareness.

Preferred

• Two-year degree, two years of experience in chemical plant operations, or completion of technical program with training in process operations such as pumps, heat exchangers, valves, and chemical reactions.

Training Requirements

• Track-mobile.
• Forklift.
• Qualification Exam for Logistics Technician.

Relocation is not available with this position.

Americas Styrenics LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status or marital status.

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.