Operator

Brenntag; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Brenntag is seeking an Operator to safely handle liquid and dry chemicals, load/unload trucks and railcars, and maintain accurate inventory in a fast-paced warehouse. The role requires certification-ready forklift operation, strict safety adherence, and quality control collaboration with lab personnel.

Shifts rotate between 1st and 2nd, and the job involves physical tasks, equipment operation, and precise documentation to ensure regulatory compliance and on-spec products.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or US military experience.
• Able to pass forklift certification and operate a forklift safely.
• Ability to read, comprehend and follow detailed instructions in English.
• Basic arithmetic for measurements and documentation.
• Willingness to work rotating shifts, overtime and weekends when needed.

Responsibilities

• Operate and manage process equipment to produce blended, diluted, and manufactured final products safely and efficiently.
• Receive/unload and prepare/load liquid and dry chemical products from/to trucks, tankers, and railcars.
• Perform inventory checks, logs, and quality checks in coordination with lab personnel.
• Maintain a clean, safe warehouse and adhere to hazardous materials regulations.
• Repackage and label products, stage deliveries, and transport materials with forklifts.

Skills

Forklift operation

English proficiency

Attention to detail

Safety awareness

Physical stamina

Basic math

Education

High school diploma or GED

US military experience

Forklift certification

Tools

Forklift trucks

Process equipment

Job description

Your Role and Responsibilities

Job Summary: The Operator is responsible for safely and efficiently handling liquid and dry chemical products, ensuring accuracy, quality, and compliance throughout all warehouse and transfer operations. This hands‑on role involves mixing and blending chemicals, loading and unloading trucks, tankers, and railcars; operating forklifts and other industrial equipment; repackaging and labeling materials; and maintaining precise inventory records. No two days are the same; you will work with a variety of products, equipment, and processes in a fast‑paced environment where attention to detail truly matters. If you take pride in doing things right, enjoy physical, active work, and want to grow your skills in a stable, safety‑first company, we want to hear from you.

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Job Description:

General:

Shift: Rotating schedule, alternating weekly between 1st and 2nd shift (one week on 1st shift, followed by one week on 2nd shift).

Mixing/Blending/Manufacturing

Operate and manage process equipment to produce blended, diluted, and manufactured final products in a safe and efficient manner.

Ensure final product is on specification through process data and testing techniques.

Ensure safe and efficient operations throughout the duration of the process via process monitoring and utilization of equipment (scrubbers, ventilation, bonding/grounding, etc.).

Receive/unload and prepare/load liquid and dry chemical products from/to trucks, tankers, and railcars. This work is physical and requires attention to detail as follows:

Maneuver and connect/disconnect transfer hoses

Climb up tanks, tankers and railcars to open/close top hatches and monitor load

Inspect tanks, tankers and railcars before and after loading/unloading operations

Verify product against receiving/shipping documents, noting and reporting discrepancies and damages

Product sampling and quality control in conjunction with lab personnel

Maintain accurate receiving/shipping logs. Record amounts of product received or distributed via appropriate computer program

Picking and staging product for delivery in accordance with specifications on customer orders or other instructions

Operation of powered and manual industrial lift trucks (with certification) to transport product in the warehouse, and maintain daily forklift checklist

Move raw materials to the production area and move finished products to the warehouse

Ability to lift and carry bags, pails, boxes, and pallets varying distances

Ability to stage and remove product packaging in complex storage racking within operating areas and warehouses

Repackage product into proper containers for storage or shipment. This work is physical and requires attention to detail:

Fill cylinders, drums, totes, pails or tankers with product and route to prescribed storage locations making sure of proper labelling, storing, stacking, or palletizing according to company and regulatory requirements

Give special attention to packaging, loading and storing of food grade and USP items.

Operate electronic scale and process devices

Carefully store hazardous waste drums in the prescribed area in full compliance with hazardous waste regulations

Responsibility for inventory

Examine stored product and report deterioration and damage

Rearrange stored materials

Assist in counting of physical inventory

General Maintenance

Ensure warehouse is clean, accessible and safe for all visitors and workers

When spills occur, responsible for immediate reporting and cleanup

Protect property from theft or damage

Other duties as assigned, including general warehouse duties as required

Your Profile

Education and Experience:

High school diploma, general education degree (GED), or US military experience. Candidates with prior experience in working with chemical operations (2+ years) may be considered if education or service requirements are not fully met.

Possess or able to pass exam to obtain Forklift Operators certification and demonstrate ability to operate a forklift safely.

Ability to read, comprehend and carry out detailed and simple instructions in English and write simple correspondence.

Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure

Ability to learn and operate technology-based devices such as smart phones, tablets, computers, PLCs, operational technology equipment, etc. to carry out normal business operations.

Meet or exceed production requirements based on information and or equipment used in the course of work performance

Wear safety equipment as prescribed by company

Comply with placarding rules when loading or unloading trucks

Other Job Requirements:

Participate in ongoing safety program including safety meetings and trainings

Must be available to work any days of the week, any assigned 8-12 hour shift

Willingness to work overtime or weekends as needed

Good safety and attendance record

Ability to wor