How would you like to be a part of AmSty's mission of enhancing lives through materials and know-how in a responsible and sustainable manner?
At AmSty, our team of dynamic associates are continuously leading AmSty to be the top integrated producer of polystyrene and styrene monomer. Our size and geographic footprint allow us to provide solutions to our broad range of customers.
At AmSty, our success is based on world-scale production technology and supply chain capability. All of our dedicated associates possess a strong continuing focus on safety, reliability and environmental compliance.
Open the door to your future at AmSty!
The Logistics Technician is an 8-hour rotating shift position at the Torrance polystyrene plant. The shift covers days, swing and nights, 5 days a week. The job may require work on weekends, holidays and overtime coverage on other shifts. The position requires knowledge and use of a workstation, use of a computerized maintenance work order system, minor maintenance on shift, and the ability to safely and responsibly operate the plant equipment using standard operating procedures and work processes. The position may train to cover shift Operating Technician positions. Knowledge of SAP to release shipments is required.
Primary Responsibilities

• Perform routine operation of basic control system and devices to monitor and transfer products.
• Loading finished materials into railcars and bulk trucks.
• Connecting, sampling, testing and unloading of styrene railcars.
• Use of forklifts to unload cartons, totes and pallets of raw materials.
• Using troubleshooting skills to resolve product quality, safety, and environmental problems.
• Attention to detail while inspecting, cleaning, loading and securing trucks and railcars.
• Following operating discipline, procedures and practices to ensure safe and efficient operation of assigned duties.
• The control, monitoring and adjustment of all control systems and manually operated systems.
• Identification of equipment requiring maintenance.
• Clearing and tagging equipment as required.
• Communicating with transportation providers on issues related to carriers and equipment.
• Performing tasks assigned per the master task list.
• Accurately completing all required paperwork.
• Performing all duties with a high degree of dedication to safety and environmental stewardship.
• Experience in chemical/manufacturing plant operation is a plus, but not required.
• High degree of safety awareness and willingness to follow safety standards.
• Ensure procedures are valid and up to date.
• Participate in internal and external audits.

Job Requirements

• High school diploma is required.
• Must be able to operate forklifts and track-mobile.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
• Work involves climbing stairs and ladders to access the top of railcars and trucks.
• Must be able to work at heights on top of silos.
• Must be able to wear a respirator and self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA).
• Must complete Minimum Job requirement Check Sheet.
• Tenets of Operations and Tenets of Maintenance awareness.

Preferred

• Two year degree or some college with training in process operations such as pumps, heat exchangers, valves, distillation, and chemical reactions.

Training Requirements

• Armadillo
• Trackmobile
• Forklift
• Qualification Exam for Logistics Technician
• DOT Training and Refresher

$58,000 - $60,000 a year
The grade and salary level offered to the successful candidate will be appropriate to the job duties and commensurate with the candidate's experience.
Relocation is not available with this position.
Americas Styrenics LLC is an Equal Opportunity 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.
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AmSty is a leading integrated producer of polystyrene and styrene monomer, offering solutions and services to customers in a variety of global markets. AmSty is taking a leadership role on long-term sustainability and development of the circular economy for plastics.
At AmSty, we believe that in-kind recycling, where products are returned to their original application and original quality, is the future of long-term sustainability. Our long-term vision is that polystyrene products should never be landfilled but reclaimed, reprocessed, and reused again and again.
AmSty is a proud member of the American Chemistry Council® (ACC) and a participant in its Responsible Care® initiative. Involvement in the Responsible Care initiative helps AmSty to "improve in environmental, health, safety and security (EHS&S) performance for [all of our] facilities, processes, and products."
Safety is a core focus in everything that we do. We strive daily for zero injuries and incidents.
AmSty values environmental stewardship, corporate responsibility and community involvement.