Material Handler

Pacer Group; Chester (SC); On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Pacer Group is seeking a Material Handler at its Chester, SC site. The role involves loading/unloading chemicals and materials at railcar and truck loading points, performing routine equipment checks, and ensuring safe, compliant packaging and labeling.

You will also handle shipping/receiving, basic data entry, and generate logs for wastewater and loading events. Qualifications include a high school diploma, at least 3 years in chemical shipping/receiving, forklift certification, and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum 3 years of shipping/receiving in chemical process operation required.
• Basic computer literacy including email and data entry required.
• SAP experience preferred.
• Experience with automated processing systems preferred.
• Forklift certification/ability to operate forklift required.
• Must maintain training to ship hazardous/dangerous goods internationally and domestically.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload chemical products and raw materials at railcar and truck loading/unloading areas.
• Package products into drums, totes, and pails with proper labeling.
• Perform regular safety inspections of tank farm equipment.
• Ship and receive finished products and raw materials.
• Operate pallet jacks and forklift trucks.
• Maintain monitoring reports/logs including wastewater flow.

Skills

Safety compliance

Basic math

Effective communication

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

3 years shipping/receiving in chemical ops

Forklift certification

Tools

SAP

Automated processing systems

Pallet jacks & forklift

Job description

Job Title: Material Handler

Work Location: Chester, SC

Shift:1st Shift

Duration:2 Months

Pay:XXXXXXXXXXX8-XXXXXXXXXXX0/h

Schedule:8-hour shifts, 5 days/week

Overtime: May be required based on production schedules

Position Summary

Load and unload chemical products and raw materials at rail car and truck loading/unloading areas and perform ancillary activities, including routine and non-routine equipment maintenance, in a safe, effective, and efficient manner. Package products into drums, totes, and pails, including appropriate labeling.

Key Activities & Responsibilities

Material Handling 70%

• Perform regular safety inspections of tank farm equipment.
• Monitor the temperature of acrylic acid in railcars.
• Ensure quality of finished product by inspecting and washing railcars and tanker trucks per plant procedures.
• Ship and receive finished products and raw materials.
• Move and transfer chemicals and chemical products to and from railcars and tanker trucks at railcar and truck loading/unloading areas.
• Unload and load packaged raw materials and finished products from box trucks.
• Package products into drums, totes, and pails, including appropriate labeling.
• Ship hazardous and non-hazardous waste per plant procedures.
• Obtain quality control samples of raw materials and finished products for laboratory analysis.
• Operate pallet jacks and forklift trucks.
• Maintain basic knowledge of chemistry and chemical hazards and apply this knowledge in daily work activities.
• Clearly communicate relevant information and/or instructions to production personnel.
• Perform basic arithmetic operations.
• Evaluate storm water before discharge, including measuring pH and clarity.
• Discharge storm water according to plant procedures.

Data Entry 10 15%

• Ensure shipping and receiving documentation complies with plant procedures.
• Perform goods receipts using the SAP system.
• Work with automated equipment, including computer-controlled systems.
• Maintain accurate monitoring reports/logs, including daily wastewater flow and documentation of loading/unloading events.

Safety & Other Duties 10 15%

• Understand hazards and risks associated with handling various chemicals and chemical products.
• Effectively follow verbal and written instructions.
• Make independent judgments concerning assigned tasks.
• Recognize situations where supervisory/management input is advisable.
• Safely wear and use required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Follow the direction of shift leaders/supervisors.
• Understand and comply with plant Environmental Health & Safety (HES) regulations and applicable laws.
• Perform housekeeping and other duties as assigned.

Context & Environment

• Work 8-hour shifts, 5 days per week at the discretion of supervisory and management personnel.
• Overtime may periodically be required to meet production schedules.
• No travel is required.
• Work is primarily performed outside during all seasons.
• Must be able to lift 55 pounds regularly.
• Requires frequent walking and climbing stairs and ladders.
• Required PPE may include respirators, chemical-resistant clothing, hard hats, and safety eyewear.
• Understand hazards and risks associated with maintenance and repair activities in a chemical manufacturing facility.
• Apply knowledge of basic chemistry and chemical hazards in daily activities.
• Make independent judgments concerning assigned tasks while considering safety and environmental concerns.
• Safely wear and use required PPE.
• Support site HES policies and comply with regulatory and internal requirements.
• Participate in HES activities provided by site management, including Behavioral Base Safety and SafeStart.
• Support and promote reporting of health, safety, environmental, near-miss, accident, and injury incidents.

Required Education / Qualifications / Work Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum 3 years of shipping and receiving experience in a chemical process operation required.
• Basic computer literacy, including email and data entry, required.
• SAP experience preferred.
• Experience with automated processing systems preferred.
• Forklift certification/ability to operate a forklift required.
• Must maintain training required to ship hazardous and dangerous goods internationally and domestically.