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Material Handler

Stepan Company
Wilmington, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 6/3/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/2/2026
Job Description

The Wilmington, NC site currently has an opening for a Material Handling Operator. This position reports directly to the Material Handling Supervisor. The successful candidate will have prior experience in locomotive operations and railcar loading and unloading. This role is scheduled on 8‑hour day shifts, five days per week, with some weekend overtime required. Candidates must also have the flexibility to adjust their work schedule as needed to support business needs.

Job Responsibilities And Expectations

  • Operate locomotive safely through high traffic areas multiple times daily.
  • Maintain railcar inventory, organize, weigh, and separate between 11 different product railcars, loaded or empty.
  • Inspect track and switches daily and notify supervision on any issues that need addressing.
  • Offloading raw material from rail cars / tanks trucks

Qualifications

Required Skills:

  • Valid driver’s license
  • Experience in industrial utilities or chemical manufacturing operations
  • Previous experience moving and spotting railcars
  • Minimum of 2 years previous manufacturing or industrial related experience

Preferred Skills

  • Chemical material handling experience
  • Forklift certified
  • SAP experience

Education

  • High school diploma or GED

Established in 1932, Stepan Company is a major manufacturer of basic and intermediate chemicals including surfactants, polymers, as well as specialty ingredients that go into consumer, household, and institutional products such as laundry detergents, shampoos, and surface cleaners. Stepan Company currently has 22 global manufacturing locations and over 2,500 employees. We have a strong record of growth. Our growth allows us to provide meaningful career opportunities and stability to our team members. We have big goals at Stepan and know every team member will be crucial to achieving our objectives. Regardless of function, we are looking for team members who bring with them a growth mindset, an entrepreneurial spirit, and the ability to thrive in an evolving environment.

We celebrate diversity at Stepan and are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive environment. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, disability, age, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

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