Material Handler - Chesterfield

AdvanSix; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

AdvanSix is seeking a Material Handler for their Chesterfield facility. This entry-level position involves loading, warehousing, and shipping products, requiring a high school diploma and strong communication skills. The role offers competitive benefits and the opportunity to work in a fast-paced, innovative environment.

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401K with company matching

Tuition reimbursement

Paid vacation

Qualifications

• Must be willing to work a 12-hour rotating shift.
• Ability to complete a background check and drug test.
• Must meet physical requirements for the job.

Responsibilities

• Loading, warehousing, and shipping of products.
• Participate in AdvanSix OS principles.
• Train unqualified Material Handlers.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Proficiency with computers

Education

High school diploma/GED

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AdvanSix plays a critical role in global supply chains, innovating and delivering essential products for our customers in a wide variety of end markets and applications that touch people’s lives, such as building and construction, fertilizers, plastics, solvents, packaging, paints, coatings, adhesives, and electronics. Our reliable and sustainable supply of quality products emerges from the vertically integrated value chain of our three U.S. based manufacturing facilities. AdvanSix strives to deliver best-in-class customer experiences and differentiated products in the industries of nylon solutions, chemical intermediates, and plant nutrients, guided by our core values of Safety, Integrity, Accountability and Respect.

Please view a short video about our company here, AdvanSix Video. For more information on AdvanSix, please visit our website at http://www.advansix.com

Why work at AdvanSix?

• We provide benefits that are industry competitive and focused on employee well-being
• Total Rewards program includes a competitive compensation, health, dental, vision & wellness programs, paid vacation, 401K with company matching, health savings programs, disability & life insurance, employee assistance program
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education, certifications, training, and development
• Work within a fast paced and innovative company, meeting passionate colleagues and partners with diverse backgrounds and experiences
  
  
  

Job Responsibilities

• Loading, warehousing, and shipping of tankers, boxes, sacks and overseas bulk containers by using various processes (manual and mechanical)
• Participate in AdvanSix OS (Operating System) principles, i.e. Standard Work, 5S, Continuous Improvement, etc.
• Obtain a fork lift license
• Participate in scheduled and unscheduled outages
• Train unqualified Material Handlers
• Additional responsibilities as needed
  
  
  

Basic Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma/GED
• Must be willing and able to work a 12-hour rotating shift environment that includes holidays, weekends, and required overtime
• Proficiency with a computer, including programs such as Word and Excel
• Must be able to complete a background check and drug test successfully
• Must have strong communication skills
• Must be willing and able to work in a team environment
• Must meet minimum physical requirements needed to perform essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation
  
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Chemical operations background/experience is preferred (at least 1 year)
• Fork truck preferred
• Able to manage multiple priorities
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment
• Basic computer and troubleshooting skills
• Have a strong work ethic and initiative to learn processes
• Ability to work at elevated heights - greater than 50 feet
• Comfortable entering and working in confined spaces
  
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Required to work on uneven and sometimes slippery surfaces and in adverse weather conditions (cold, hot, humid, rain, snow, etc.)
• Ability to lift and move objects that weigh up to 50 lbs., and exert up to 75 pounds pull
• Ability to work at elevated heights - greater than 50 feet
  
  
  

At AdvanSix, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past work experience doesn’t perfectly align with every qualification in the job posting, we encourage you to still apply. You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles.

AdvanSix is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, religion, veteran status, or any other protected classification.

To all agencies: Please, no phone calls or emails to any employee of AdvanSix about this opening. All resumes submitted by search firms/employment agencies to any employee at AdvanSix via-email, the internet or in any form and/or method will be deemed the sole property of AdvanSix, unless such search firms/employment agencies were engaged by AdvanSix for this position and a valid agreement with AdvanSix is in place. In the event a candidate who was submitted outside of the AdvanSix agency engagement process is hired, no fee or payment of any kind will be paid.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Chemical Manufacturing

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