Material Handler - Hopewell

Advansix; Virginia; On-site; USD 59,237,000 - 64,747,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K with company match

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Stock purchase plan

Dental & vision insurance

Disability & life insurance

Job summary

AdvanSix is hiring a Material Handler for the Marine Operations area. The role involves loading ammonium sulfate via barge/vessel, transferring materials, and operating material handling equipment in a 12-hour rotating shift.

Candidates must have a high school diploma, strong communication skills, and a valid driver’s license. We offer comprehensive benefits including holidays, paid time off, 401K with company matching, tuition reimbursement, and opportunities for advancement in a fast-paced,

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Good written and verbal communication skills; valid driver’s license required.
• Computer competency and ability to operate standard material handling equipment.

Responsibilities

• Ammonium Sulfate Barge/Vessel loading.
• Sulfate cleaning and housekeeping in Marine Operations.
• Transfer of raw materials between storage and operating areas.
• Operate large valves and pumps as needed.
• Unload raw materials by vessel, truck, and railcar.
• Dock barges/vessels; assist with weight adjustments as needed.
• Inspect payloader and operate payloader where required.
• Snow removal and plant-wide cleaning using appropriate equipment.
• Operate Bobcat and forklift; support loading for customer trucks.
• Maintain conveyor systems and ensure safe operation of all equipment.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Follow directions

Comprehension

Reading

Writing

Speaking

Mathematics

Organizing

Innovation

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

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

Position Summary

The Material Handler receives work assignments from the area chief and/or FLS (First Line Supervisor) who is responsible for the direction and assignments of job tasks associated with the Marine Operations area of the plant. Marine Operations handles marine shipments of Ammonium Sulfate, unloading raw materials by barge and railcar, and the operation of material handling equipment, including chemical storage operations at the facility.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Ammonium Sulfate Barge/Vessel loading
• Ammonium sulfate cleaning and housekeeping in Marine Operations and related areas
• Transfer of raw materials from storage to other operating areas
• Operating large valves and pumps on occasion
• Raw material unloading by vessel, truck, and railcar
• Docking of barges/vessels
• Overweight and underweight commercial truck weight adjustments
• Payloader inspections and general payloader operation
• Snow removal (Plant wide) including the use of pay loaders, shovels, and other equipment
• Bobcat and forklift operation
• Customer truck and North Side truck loading
• Marine Operations pad operation and cleaning
• Conveyor system operation and cleaning
• Safely operator all vehicles and other job-related equipment
• Support and enforce all corporate, facility and department policies
• Subject to 12-hour rotating shifts
• Must be flexible to changing priorities and willing to handle emergencies

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Must have a valid driver’s license

Additional Qualifications

• To be successful in this position you must rate highly in the following capabilities or traits: Interpersonal skills, attention to detail, follow directions, comprehension, reading, writing, speaking, mathematics, organizing and innovation
• Able to perform duties wearing required PPE
• Computer Competency

The hourly rate for this position is $20.91

We offer a range of market-competitive total rewards that include periodic pay rate adjustments based on market competitiveness. Hired applicants will be eligible for paid holidays, paid time off including vacation, eligibility to purchase company stock, tuition reimbursement, and a 401K with a competitive company match. Certain roles may be eligible for discretionary financial benefits such as incentive pay, equity awards, and participation in a deferred compensation plan.

Hired applicants will be eligible for medical, dental and vision insurance, flexible spending and health savings account eligibility, employer-provided short term disability benefits, eligibility to purchase long term disability benefits, employer-provided basic life insurance and eligibility to purchase voluntary life coverages.

The pay range, incentives and benefits listed above are general guidelines only andnot a guarantee of total compensation or benefits. The final offer will depend on multiple factors, including but not limited to, the responsibilities of the job,experience, education, knowledge, skills,and abilities, as well as the job location, applicability of a collective bargaining agreement, length of service, internal equity, and alignment with market data. The incentive pay is dependent on your role, business results and individual performance. All aspects of total rewards offered are subject to the terms and conditions of the specific plans.

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.