Production Operator

Brenntag; Henderson (KY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Brenntag is seeking a Production Operator to safely handle liquid and dry chemicals, blending, loading/unloading, and labeling for accurate inventory. This hands-on role requires attention to detail in a fast-paced environment and adherence to safety standards.

Responsibilities include operating forklifts and equipment, performing quality checks, and maintaining logs and documentation while supporting warehouse operations and refilling stock as needed.

Qualifications

• Must be able to pass pre-employment drug screen and background check.
• Forklift certification or ability to obtain certification.
• Ability to read, comprehend, and carry out detailed instructions in English.

Responsibilities

• Operate powered and manual industrial lift trucks to transport product within the warehouse.
• Mix and blend chemicals to produce final products safely and efficiently.
• Load/unload products from trucks, tankers, and railcars with attention to labeling and documentation.
• Maintain accurate receiving/shipping logs and inventory records.
• Repackage products into proper containers and ensure proper storage and labeling.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety compliance

Manual labor

Reading/writing English

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift equipment operation

Job description

The Production 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.

With your talent we will unlock innovation Embrace. Engage. Empower.

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:

• 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

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

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 attainin