Logistics Technician

Job Description

Job Summary

The logistics technician is responsible for safely transferring and shipping product. Product is shipped and received by rail or truck.

Key Areas of Responsibility

Receive raw materials by rail and truck. Transfer products between tanks, railcars, and trucks. Load and ship finished products by railcar and truck.

Memorize complete piping and instrumentation diagram for the logistics operation

Follow proper pumping procedures to transfer products

Collect product samples and deliver to Quality department for laboratory testing

Complete shipping manifests, weigh rail cars, and perform other shipping/receiving transactions

Operate TrackMobile to move railcars

Perform inventory measurements, as required

Support the Company principles of Safety, Compliance, Quality, and Cost.

Ensure all work is performed following standard operating procedures and safe practices

Follow GMP practices throughout the process.

Observe OSHA and Federal Railroad Administration rules

Know the hazards of the loading and unloading systems and the safety actions

Perform Lock Out/Tag Out as required

Complete safety training in required timeframe

Perform regular, routine safety inspections as assigned

Communicate safety issues with Logistics Supervisor

Understand the proper method for shutting down pumping equipment in an emergency

Maintain clean working area. Power washers, mixed Ts, and shovels should be used to cleanup area, as necessary. Hoses and tools should be stored properly when not in use. Seals should be placed in trash as they are cut off trucks and railcars.

Support Maintenance to perform equipment inspection, installation and repair

Formal Education / Certification Requirements – Essential Functions

Required

High school education or its equivalent.

Understand basics of using PC, including Microsoft Word, excel, outlook etc.

Preferred

Minimum 2 years related experience

Manufacturing experience, especially in a refinery

Ability to obtain TWIC certification

Travel Requirements

Infrequently. Maybe required for training.

Physical Requirements / Working Environment and Conditions

The characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Duties involve frequent walking, standing, lifting, pushing, pulling and carrying objects up to 50 lbs

Regularly climb [stairs and ladders] accessing heights up to 80 feet

Connect steam hoses with 150 pound steam (temperature over 300 ree;F)

Participate in confined space entries

Inspect mixers/pumps located 12-14ft below an elevated tank platform

Work in all weather conditions

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position. This document is subject to change at any time and is not intended to be exhaustive of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required by employees with this position title. The physical requirements will be described on a supplemental Occupational Worksheet and are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made upon request.

Candidates must have open availability as the exact shift is to be determined and may vary from the schedule outlined below based on business needs. Our standard schedule is two week rotating shifts, 12 hour shifts. Shift may be days or nights. Week 1: Monday 6 - 6, Tuesday 6-6, Friday 6-6, Saturday 6-6 (48 hours). Week 2: Sunday 6-6, Wednesday 6-6, Thursday 6-6 (36 hours).

Full-time