What are the responsibilities and job description for the Carbon Black Shipper - Addis position at Tokai Carbon CB Ltd.?
The Carbon Black Shipper is responsible for the safe, efficient, and accurate loading, transfer, storage, and shipment of carbon black products via railcar and truck. This position operates heavy manufacturing and material handling equipment, conducts shipping inspections, maintains inventory accuracy, and ensures compliance with all company safety, environmental, quality, and regulatory requirements.
The ideal candidate will have experience operating heavy industrial equipment, manufacturing machinery, and commercial vehicles in a chemical, manufacturing, logistics, or bulk materials environment. Candidates with CDL qualifications and DOT-regulated driving experience are strongly preferred.
Essential Functions
- Interpret, communicate and execute daily loading schedule.
- Safely, accurately and efficiently prepare load vans, Hopper trucks and cars to goal weights and distributions while properly installing load locks.
- Identify bulk tank loading spouts and strapping locations accurately.
- Document with accuracy loading paperwork, check sheets and strapped bulk tanks.
- Safely operate a forklift/tractor to transport materials for packaging and shipping.
- Engage in highly repetitive task of stacking 50# bags containing carbon black on the lazy susan (est. repetition 850 – 1700 bags per day).
- Inspect for and report issues with Hopper cars and trucks.
- Identify and flag all off-weight bags to ensure accuracy in order fulfillment (FIBC and 50#).
- Execute all ISO duties as required by the supervisor and department.
- Safely operate yard truck to move trailers around the plant location as a result of operational/distribution need (may require current CDL license and is determined based on plant management discretion).
- Actively participate in safety inspections of equipment and process efficiencies to ensure routine operations may continue and department functionality is optimal.
Required Education and Experience
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Ability to meet company motor vehicle operation requirements.
- Basic computer skills including data entry and electronic documentation.
- Ability to read, understand, and follow written procedures and safety requirements.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
Preferred Education and Experience
- 0–1-year experience in a manufacturing environment.
- 0-1 year of Forklift experience.
- Strong mechanical and operational aptitude in a manufacturing environment.
- CDL driver’s license.