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Shipper/Material Handler

CPChem
Knoxville, TN Full Time
POSTED ON 4/29/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/28/2025

You may not realize it, but you’ve likely used a product today made possible by the plastics and chemicals manufactured by Chevron Phillips Chemical. From medical supplies and electronics to food packaging and cosmetics, we create the building blocks for more than 70,000 consumer and industrial products.


Even as a global company with 5,000 employees, we maintain a “small company feel” and uphold a culture of respect, diversity, and inclusion. Ask any Chevron Phillips Chemical employee what they like best about their job, and universally, the answer is “the people I work with!” We value work-life balance, and love to see our employees thrive both professionally and personally. There has never been a better time to work for Chevron Phillips Chemical. If you’re ready to grow with us and become part of our vision of being the premier Chemical Company, apply today!


Performance Pipe, a division of Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LP, is the largest producer of polyethylene piping products in North America. To learn more about Performance Pipe please visit our website at www.performancepipe.com. The Performance Pipe location identified below has the following job opportunity:


Purpose/Introduction

Performance Pipe is currently seeking a Shipper / Material Handler to join the Knoxville, TN manufacturing location. This role is a full-time employment opportunity in a 24/7/365 polyethylene pipe manufacturing extrusion operation, producing high quality polyethylene products.

Applicants note, please ensure your voicemail box has been set up on your telephone. An up-to-date resume must be submitted with your application in Success Factors. You will need to keep track of your email in which you used to create your account, login user name and password.

Responsibilities

  • Participates in daily safety routines (both as an individual and team member).
  • Operates of forklift trucks and mobile equipment.
  • Uses basic hand and power tools.
  • Assists team mates as required.

Required Qualifications

  • A minimum education of High School education or GED.
  • Valid driver's license.
  • Ability to work safely in a team-oriented environment.
  • Available to work Monday – Friday 8 hours/day (including some weekends and holidays).
  • Must be at least 18 years of age.
  • Detail-oriented.
  • A demonstrated work history of shift work, in addition to working injury free and following work place/plant safety practices and procedures.
  • General knowledge and experience using various types of hand tools.
  • Basic computer and math skills.
  • A demonstrated history of learning and applying new information and technology with math and learning skills.
  • Proficient in communicating in English language (both verbal and written).
  • Capable of lifting approximately 50 lbs. without an assist.
  • Capable of working outdoors in all weather conditions.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Previous forklift and/or heavy equipment experience.
  • Experience in a manufacturing environment.

Testing Requirements:

  • Pre-employment and on-going testing includes: controlled substances, physical, background check, audiogram and vision.


Rate Information:

  • Starting Pay for this position is: $20.02/hour with time and one-half (1.5) paid for hours worked after 40 hours in a week.

  • After completing a successful probationary period and demonstrated learning ability the rate increases to $21.64/hour. Employees are reviewed thereafter on a regular schedule for potential increases.

  • Potential for year-end bonus.

  • Wages are paid bi-weekly


Work Schedule:

  • 8 hours Monday – Friday with some weekend and holiday work.


Performance Pipe offers a competitive benefit package including medical, dental and life insurance, 401k, incentive plan, paid vacation and holidays. We support a safe and drug-free workplace through pre-employment drug and alcohol screening and background checks.


Paper resumes will not be accepted. All job seekers must go to the web site to be considered for positions. If you are interested in applying for this position and need an accommodation to apply, please contact our Human Resources Service Center at 1-800-446-1422, option 4.


Chevron Phillips Chemical Company is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status or marital status.


To all recruitment agencies: We are not responsible for any fee related to unsolicited resumes from 3rd party staffing and recruiting agencies (whether submitted through this website or sent directly to employees) unless a written agreement is in place between the agency and Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LP (“Company”) and an authorized Company representative makes a written request to the agency to assist with this requisition. Similarly, no fee will be paid for candidates who apply and claim to be represented by an agency. Any unsolicited resumes, CVs, or other candidate information submitted by an agency will become the property of Company, and no fee will be paid in the event such candidate is hired.


Travel Requirements: None

Eligibility for Relocation: No

Closing Date: 08/16/2024



Nearest Major Market: Knoxville
Job Segment: Industrial, Forklift, Warehouse, Shipping and Receiving, Manufacturing, Operations

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