Production Operator

Brenntag; Fairbanks (AK); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Brenntag in Alaska is seeking a warehouse/production support associate responsible for mixing, loading, unloading, and moving chemical products. You will operate process equipment, monitor quality, and maintain records of receiving, shipping, and inventory in a safe, efficient manner.

The role requires forklift operation certification, adherence to safety protocols, and flexibility to work various shifts. Prior experience with chemical handling is beneficial.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; US military experience may count toward requirement.
• Able to obtain forklift certification and demonstrate safe forklift operation.
• Ability to read, comprehend, and follow simple instructions in English and write basic notes.
• Basic math and measurement skills used in loading and inventory tasks.
• Willingness to work overtime or weekends as needed.

Responsibilities

• Mixing/Blending/Manufacturing of products.
• Operate and manage process equipment to produce blended, diluted, and manufactured final products safely.
• Unload/load liquids and dry products from/to trucks, tankers, and railcars.
• Inspect tanks, tankers and railcars before/after loading/unloading to ensure quality and safety.
• Maintain accurate receiving/shipping logs and assist in inventory management.
• Perform warehouse duties including staging for delivery and moving materials.
• Adhere to safety programs and wear required PPE; pass pre-employment drug screen/background check.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety procedures

Inventory management

Reading & writing English

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

US military experience

Tools

Forklift certification

PLC familiarity

Job description

Your Role & Responsibilities

General:

• 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:
• 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 work cooperatively with other departments and personnel
• Observe, follow and enforce all company policies and procedures
• Must pass pre-employment drug screen and background check
• Must pass E-verify check
• Must be capable of attaining a TWIC (Transportation Workers Identification Credential) card for participating MTSA facilities within Brenntag. Only applicable to MTSA sites.

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Physical Requirements

• Able to pass company physical and all training requirements, including wearing Personal Protective Equipment, which may include a respirator.
• Able to perform all functions of loading, unloading, packaging, stacking, palletizing, storage, and movement of material
• Able to utilize tools and equipment as necessary to perform job tasks
• Standing and walking for long periods of time, up to 95% of day
• Must be able to operate standing & sit-down forklifts, pallet jacks and drum pickers.
• Must be able to climb stairs and ladders to the top of tan