Material Handler - Hopewell North

AdvanSix; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading chemical manufacturing company is seeking a Material Handler for its Hopewell North facility. This entry-level role involves operating equipment, handling materials, and supporting plant operations. Ideal candidates should possess a high school diploma, strong interpersonal skills, and be flexible to changing priorities. Competitive hourly rate of $20.50 along with industry-leading benefits is offered.

Benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401K with company matching

Paid time off including holidays

Qualifications

• Requirements include a valid driver’s license.
• Ability to perform duties while wearing required PPE.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Handling barge/vessel loading of Ammonium Sulfate.
• Operating forklifts and material handling equipment.
• Unloading raw materials by various means.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Mathematics

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

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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
  
  
  

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 $20.50

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 oftotal compensation or benefits. The final offer will depend on multiple factors, including but notlimitedto, 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, andalignment with marketdata. 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.

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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