Warehouse Operator

Airbus; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

Education assistance program

Employee assistance program

Healthcare plan options

401(k)

Job summary

Brenntag Houston is seeking a Warehouse Operator to safely handle liquid and dry chemical products, load/unload trucks, tankers, and railcars, and maintain precise inventory records. The role requires attention to detail, physical stamina, and compliance with safety protocols.

You will operate forklifts, inspect equipment, and assist in labeling and packaging while maintaining logs and ensuring quality control in a fast-paced, safety-first environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Forklift certification preferred; training provided.
• Ability to read and follow English instructions and documents.
• Experience with chemical operations is a plus (2+ years).
• Able to lift heavy loads and operate in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Receive, unload, and prepare liquid and dry chemical products.
• Operate forklifts and staging equipment with safety certification.
• Inspect tanks, railcars, and containers before/after loading/unloading.
• Maintain accurate receiving/shipping logs in the company system.
• Adhere to hazardous materials handling and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Forklift certification

English literacy

Chemical handling

Manual lifting

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

## Warehouse OperatorApply: Onsite: Houston, Texas , USA: Full time: Posted Today: JR110746# **Your Role and Responsibilities****Job Summary:**The Warehouse 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 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 innovationEmbrace. Engage. Empower.**Job Description:****General:*** 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 mixing and blending 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 tanks, tankers and rail cars* Frequently exposed to outside weather (from 10% to 75% of the time) sometimes in extreme weather conditions# **Our Offer*** We aim to create an environment where the best people want to work, where they can turn their passion into their job and realize their full potential.* Individual development, on-the-job training, and development programs designed to help our employees grow in their careers.* Paid parental leave* Education assistance program* Employee assistance program* Various healthcare plan options as well as 401(k)