Logistics Technician (night shift) - $24/hr, plus 4% bonus potential Job

Arkema Inc; Alsip (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Arkema Inc. in Alsip, IL is seeking a Logistics Technician to monitor filtration, loading, and movement of latex products to tanks or trailers, and to receive and ship raw materials.

The role requires the ability to lift up to 50 pounds, wear a respirator, climb ladders, and work as a strong team member. The position runs on 12-hour shifts from 5:30 pm to 5:30 am, with an emphasis on safety, accuracy, and reliable daily communications.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1–3 years warehousing or logistics experience in chemical/manufacturing environment preferred.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
• Forklift or powered equipment license/certification preferred.
• Must lift 50 pounds and work at heights; respirator required; able to enter confined spaces.

Responsibilities

• Monitor filtration, loading, and movement of latex products to tanks or trailers.
• Receive and ship raw materials; unload deliveries at the dock.
• Maintain housekeeping and safety procedures; support HES initiatives.
• Communicate daily loading activity and production needs; document in writing as needed.
• Operate computer for e-mail, training and other tasks; coordinate with control room.
• Perform daily/weekly checklists and inventory; participate in safety observations.

Skills

Warehouse experience

Communication skills

Team player

Self supervision

Forklift license (preferred)

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Location: Alsip, IL.

Starting pay $24/hr

12 hour shifts, 5:30 pm - 5:30 am.

Job Dimensions

The Logistics Technician is responsible for monitoring the filtering, loading, and movement of different latex products to assigned tanks or trailers at the Alsip, IL facility; also responsible for receiving & shipping raw materials. This position reports directly to the Alsip Production Supervisor.

Activities

• Manage filtration operation for latex products off multiple reactor lines.
• Load latex products into various containers for shipment to customers.
• Follow housekeeping and safety procedures to ensure personal safety and the safety of others.
• Responsible for unloading of deliveries at the warehouse dock.
• Attend daily meetings and provide routine communication on the daily loading activities and associated production needs.
• Follow up these communications in writing, telephone or e-mail as needed.
• Routine use of a computer to communicate via e-mail, complete online training and other tasks as assigned.
• Work closely with the control room operator to maintain operations.
• Completes daily and weekend checklists, including daily inventory.
• Ensures workplace safety by conducting safety observations and reviews while adhering to safety regulations and procedures.
• Comply with all standard procedures and work instructions to ensure productivity, quality assurance and cost effectiveness.
• Identify and communicate potential gains or possible improvements to the management system.
• Supports the site HES (Health and Environmental Safety) policy and complies with all regulatory and internal requirements.
• Participates in HES activities provided by site management and Arkema, Inc. (e.g., Behavioral Base Safety, SafeStart, etc.).
• Supports and promotes the reporting of all health, safety, environmental, near-miss, accident or injury incidents.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Experience Required:

• High school diploma / GED required.
• One to three years' warehousing or logistics experience in a chemical or manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision while acting as a strong team member.
• Strong communication skills required.
• Previous forklift or powered industrial equipment license or certification is preferred.
• Must be able to climb ladders and work at significant heights.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds; both to carry and to lift overhead.
• Must be able to wear a respirator.
• Must be able to enter confined spaces.
• Must be a highly motivated, team player and able to work independently.