Logistics Director jobs in Port Arthur, TX

Monument Chemical Job Description

Position Title:

Logistics Technician

Job Status:

Full-Time

Reports To: (position)

Logistics Manager

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

Department:

Logistics

Work Schedule:

Dupont Shift

Description

Logistics Technician: Load and unload chemicals into or from tank cars, trucks, barges and storage tanks. May perform a variety of other tasks relating to shipment of products. May gauge or sample shipping tanks and test them for leaks.

Essential Functions / Key Accountabilities

• Verify tank car, barge, or truck load numbers to ensure car placement accuracy based on written or verbal instructions.
• Observe positions of cars passing loading spots into the correct positions at the appropriate times.
• Operate specialized material handling equipment such as railroad tank car unloading equipment.
• Monitor product movement to and from storage tanks, coordinating activities with other workers to ensure constant product flow while conducting tank to tank transfers

Education

• High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED)

Experience / Required Skills

• Ability to compile, read, and compute, and interpret data
• Basic computer skills and a comfort level in working with computers are necessary
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license
• Self-motivated and ability to work well with others
• Candidate must be able to pass the pre-employment test
• Ability to obtain TWIC Card and pass background check.
• New hires will also be evaluated under a 30/60/90 day probationary period
• Prior Military (with Honorable Discharge) is a plus
• Prior manufacturing experience is a plus

Certifications / Licenses List any required and preferred certifications/licenses

Physical Demands

• Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long periods of time, up to 12 hours per day.Working from a seated position for up to 12 hours per day.
• Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, ramps and the like, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms multiple times per day.
• Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling and walking, standing or crouching on narrow or slippery surfaces.
• Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist.
• Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees.
• Bending the body downward and forward by bending legs and spine.
• Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
• Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force, exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force consistently to move objects in order to thrust forward, downward or outward.
• Using upper extremities to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force consistently in order to draw, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion.
• Raising objects up to 50 pounds occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds consistently from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position.
• Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.
• Subject to environmental conditions. Activities occur inside and outside.
• Subject to extreme heat. Temperatures above 100 for periods of more than one hour.
• Subject to vibration. Exposure to movements of the extremities or whole body. Operate/drive utility vehicle
• Subject to hazards. Includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, exposure to high heat or exposure to chemicals.
• Must be able to wear appropriate PPE for tasks as required. FRC uniform, hard hat, safety toe work boots, respiratory protection, safety glasses, chemical googles, face shield, gloves etc.