Shipping and Receiving Operator

LiquidPower Specialty Products Inc. (a Berkshire Hathaway Company); Oklahoma; On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

LiquidPower Specialty Products Inc. (LSPI) is seeking a Shipping and Receiving Operator to support manufacturing, storage, and shipping of flow improver products.

This role emphasizes safety, works on 12-hour rotating shifts, and reports to the Shipping & Receiving manager within LSPI’s Training and Development program. Responsibilities include loading/unloading operations, hazardous material handling, documentation with Excel and internal systems, and coordinating with maintenance for equipment

Qualifications

• Must follow all safety procedures and operate equipment safely.
• Able to read and learn process procedures in English.
• Capable of multitasking and handling multiple priorities.
• Work effectively either alone or with a team as needed.
• Support continuous improvement in their process area.

Responsibilities

• Operate loading and unloading of finished products and raw materials per SOPs.
• Emphasize safety on a continuous basis throughout shifts.
• Maintain and optimize procedures and work instructions for the area.
• Transport hazardous materials as required, including volatile/flammable items.
• Record movement of goods using Excel and internal databases.
• Troubleshoot and perform routine maintenance on equipment with maintenance support.
• Coordinate spare parts and preventative maintenance needs.
• Assist in troubleshooting non-conformances using reports and teamwork.
• Collaborate with supervisor to identify training needs and improve performance.
• Safely transfer product between tanks and trucks.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Safety procedures

Reading English procedures

Multitasking

Independent work

Continuous improvement

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate's degree or technical certification

Tools

Excel

Internal database systems

Job description

The shipping and receiving operator will work rotating 12-hour shifts to assist with the manufacture, storage and shipping of specialized flow improving products utilized in crude and refined products’ pipelines. The Operator is responsible for the efficient and safe operation of all Shipping and Receiving activities. All associates are trained according to the area they will be assigned as part of LSPI’s Training and Development program. Receives functional guidance from the Shipping & Receiving manager. Role is not limited to the above listed responsibilities and may include other duties as assigned. This is a safety sensitive position.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Operate the loading & unloading process of finished product and raw materials following authorized Operating Procedures, Work Instructions and Standard Operating Conditions (SOC).
• Emphasize Safety on a continuous basis.
• Maintain and optimize all procedures and work instructions related to their assigned process area.
• Work with and transport hazardous materials to include potentially volatile and flammable materials.
• Record documentation for tracking all finished product and raw material movements using Microsoft Excel and other internal database systems.
• Troubleshoot and perform routine maintenance of all equipment, to include heavy equipment, and systems to ensure quality. Document and coordinate with maintenance specialists when needed.
• Proactively communicate regarding the need for spare parts and preventative maintenance.
• Assist in troubleshooting non-conformance products through the use of the Trouble Reports System, teamwork and collaboration to correct the situation.
• Work with the Shipping & Receiving Supervisor to identify training needs and participate in the training to improve individual progression and overall plant performance.
• Safely transfer product from tanks to trucks or trucks to tanks using truck rack facility.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Ability to perform/comply with all safety procedures including, but not limited to, maintaining proper and safe process operations of the operating equipment.
• Ability to read technical procedures and materials in English and learn computer software associated with process operations.
• Capable of multitasking and managing multiple priorities.
• Ability to work alone as needed.
• Drive continuous improvement in their specific process area, optimizing equipment efficiency, reliability, total capacity and quality levels in unison with other area teams.

Education & Experience

• Must be at least 18 years old
• Must have a valid driver's license
• High school diploma or G.E.D. required
• Associate's degree or technical certification from an accredited school preferred
• 1 or more years of experience working in an operating plant environment
• Previous experience with operating a forklift
• Previous experience operating valves, gauging tanks, performing maintenance on equipment
• Yard mule driving experience
• Proven safety record with loading and unloading tanker trucks

Physical Requirements

• Work rotating 12-hour shifts
• Lift and carry loads of up to 50 lbs.
• Climb various ladders and stairs to operate valves, gauge tanks, or perform maintenance on equipment.
• Walk, stand, stoop, sit, climb, and carry material on a daily basis on even and uneven terrain
• Ability to wear personal protective equipment (PPE)

LiquidPower Specialty Products Inc. (LSPI) is the global leader in the science of drag reduction. In 2014 LSPI was acquired by Berkshire Hathaway, having previously been a wholly owned subsidiary of Phillips 66. LSPI provides flow improver solutions, delivering strategic value to its customers by maximizing the flow potential of pipelines while increasing their operational flexibility, capacity and economic performance. LSPI works with companies in more than 35 countries to solve pipeline flow needs, treating more than 12 million barrels of hydrocarbon liquids a day and providing customers with a total package solution that includes flow improver products and the right injection equipment. LSPI leading brands are LiquidPower™, ExtremePower® and RefinedPower™.

LSPI consistently recruits the best and brightest. Put your valuable skills to work and join us!