Liquid Handler

Job Summary

Required Qualifications

• •High school diploma/GED
• •4 years of experience in an industrial environment
• •Experience in the operation of skid loaders, front-end loaders and/or forklift
• •Knowledge of manufacturing processes and procedures
• •Ability to operate machinery and computer systems while maintaining compliance with regulatory safety requirements, e.g., OSHA (including PSM), EPA, USDA, ISO 9000 and B-Q-9000
• •Mechanical aptitude
• •Effective communication skills
• •Basic math
• •Fundamental PC skills
• •Ability to climb stairs and ladders as well as work at heights
• •Manage confined space entry
• •Withstand extended periods of walking and standing
• •Move manufacturing materials, products and equipment of 50 pounds or more which requires bending and lifting
• •Attains Level 1 Rail training to assist in basic railyard functions as directed by level progressions
• •Must be available for Continuous 24/7 plant operation
• •Regular exposure to a variety of temperatures and prevailing weather conditions
• •Regular exposure to gases, vapors, dust, odors and flammable liquids
• •Occasional exposure to areas with wet floors and high volume of noise
• •Heavy lifting of manufacturing materials and products is required
• •Position will require regular stair climbing and extended periods of walking and standing
• •Occasionally work in remote areas of the plant
• •heights and confined spaces
• •Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) will be worn in compliance with Company standards and government regulations
• •Extensions of regular working hours are occasionally necessary to complete time-sensitive projects or to respond to emergencies
• •Maintains good working knowledge of SHE policies, rules/standards and procedures applicable to their area of responsibility
• •Ensure employees are provided with the required training for area and jobs and tasks prior to assigning work
• •Ensure the area of responsibility is maintained in an orderly and safe manner
• •Promptly reports unsafe working conditions to management and communicates potential hazards to affected employees
• •Promptly reports all incidents/accidents to management and conducts/participate in incident investigation as soon as practicable (but no later than 24 hours from time of incident)
• •Maintains good working knowledge of Quality and Product Safety policies, rules and procedures applicable to area of responsibility
• •Ensure employees are provided required training for area assigned, and jobs and tasks prior to assigning work
• •Ensure area of responsibility is maintained in orderly and product safe manner
• •Ensure unsafe product working conditions are remedied as soon as practicable
• •Follows established laboratory procedures to ensure the safe and efficient operation to meet facility needs and production goals
• •Works independently on routine duties but consults with supervisor on any problems
• •Comply with governmental and company policies, regulations, and standards to ensure compliance
• •Loads and unloads trucks and railcars with products, using computerized control stations, meters and scales
• •Loads and unloads flammable liquids
• •Inspects material handling equipment and performs routine adjustments and minor maintenance as needed
• •Oversee and operate the meal loading and receiving area by HMI as well as make any changes required in the field
• •Responds to equipment issues or alarms; investigates and initiates resolutions
• •Ensures compliance with Company safety rules and wears proper personal protective equipment (PPE) as required in fulfillment of assigned responsibilities
• •Ensures work area is kept free from safety hazards which require regular bending and occasional lifting
• •Complete and maintain all training associated with the position, and all new criteria that becomes available in the future required by LDC
• •Upholds all LDC Policy and standards
• •Abides by all Work rules
• •Ensures the timely receipt and delivery of all handled products
• •Perform quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision
• •Interact professionally with co-workers, Company business associates and the general public
• •Work together in a cooperative spirit to serve the best interests of the Company
• •Operate in a fully responsible manner and comply with the law and Company policy

Desired Qualifications

• •Technical degree
• •Experience in handling flammable liquids
• •four years of experience in truck and railcar loading and unloading