at Ed Miniat LLC in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Position Description: 2nd shift 3pm-11:30pmPerform duties to load and unload raw and finished materials via tank trucks and rail cars with a Safety-minded attitude that maintains and enhances a Safety-culture for the benefit of the Company and its employees.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Control product flow by tracing lines, opening/closing valves, and operating appropriate pumps as determined by line usage or product
- Load and unload materials from tanker trucks and railroad cars
- Maintain traffic operations by following and adjusting shipment schedules; communicating with laboratory and sales to acquire shipping documentation; communicating with delivery personnel to verify receipt of arrivals and loading instructions
- Prepare shipments by insuring loads contain correct product, weights, and required paperwork
- Inspect vehicles (trucks/rail cars) and equipment for cleanliness and acceptability of loads
- Documents shipping and receiving logs by recording product, weight and arrival/shipment time
- Provide direction to the Railroad regarding the movement of rail cars in and out of the plant and assists the Railroad as needed
- Operate the shuttle wagon or participate in ground work activities during the internal rail car switching process
- Comply with federal, state, and local legal requirements and regulations
- Maintain work environment by cleaning pump house and equipment; including but not limited to tanks and rail cars, and other areas as assigned
- Performs other duties as assigned
- Provide support and assistance to others especially when moving heavy objects
- Complies with and adheres to all employee safety and food safety programs
Supervisory/Management Responsibilities:
Not applicable.
Requirements:
- High school graduate or equivalent
- Able to speak, read and write English
- Basic math skills
- Able to measure accurately in feet and inches using tape measures and rulers
- Basic working knowledge of computers
- Able to work variable shifts, overtime and weekends as needed
- Valid driver's license
Physical Requirements:
- Able to frequently lift, up to and occasionally in excess of, 50 pounds
- Able to tolerate extreme weather conditions; working outside
- Able to scale tank trucks and rail cars in addition to excessive walking; stair and ladder climbing; and tolerate heights