What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pumphouse Operator - 1st Shift position at South Chicago Packing LLC?
Position Description:
Perform duties to load and unload raw and finished materials via tank trucks and railcars 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/railcars) 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 railcars 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 railcar 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 railcars, and other areas as assigned
- Conduct on-the-job training of co-workers, as needed
- Performs other duties as assigned
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
Training Period:
- One to three months meeting all above requirements
This is a union position and comes with benefits provided by the union, upon completion of the 90 day probationary period. Benefits include: medical, vision and dental as well as 1 week of paid time off after 1 year of employment.