Site Logistics Technician

Description
Experience - Chemical manufacturing is a must.

Previous forklift or powered industrial equipment license or certification is preferred.

• Must be able to climb ladders and work at significant heights
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds; both to carry and to lift overhead.
• Must be able to wear a respirator.
• Must be able to enter confined spaces
• Must be a highly motivated team player and able to work independently.

Responsible for monitoring the filtering loading and movement of different latex products to assigned trailers/railcars. Responsible for raw material receiving/shipping.

ACTIVITIES
Activities are related to logistics for the Arkema Coating Resins business located in Alsip IL.

• Monitor loading of different latex products to maintain an acceptable flow of material to the trailer/railcar.
• Allocate and coordinate trailers to be transported from the loading station to the staging yard in a timely manner.
• Comply with standard operating procedures associated with the manual cleaning of multiple latex filters to maintain an acceptable flow of material to the container.
• Comply with standard operating procedures and regulatory guidelines to safely load various containers for shipment.
• Complete the movement of material from trailer to trailer trailer to tank depending on the specific blending activity needed.
• Follow housekeeping and safety procedures to insure personal safety and the safety of others.
• Responsible for unloading of deliveries at the warehouse dock.
• Maintain certifications
• Attend daily meetings and provide routine communication to the daily loading activities and associated production needs.
• Follow up these communications in writing telephone or e-mail as needed.
• Routine use of a computer to communicate via e-mail complete online training and other tasks as assigned.
• Work closely with control room operator to maintain operations.
• Completes daily and weekend checklists (daily inventory)
• Train new employees in specific areas of expertise when required to build plant operational knowledge
• Completes all assigned Impact items
• Supports all AIMS initiatives
• Ensures workplace safety by conducting safety observations and reviews while adhering to safety regulations and procedures.
• Participate in HSEQ activities provided by the site management Arkema Coating Resins and Arkema Inc.
• Comply with the HSEQ Policy.
• Comply with Regulations Legal and Internal Requirements as made known by the site and by the business unit (BU).
• Comply with the rules of the specific location to which one is assigned as well as the rules set by the business unit (BU) and Arkema Inc.
• Comply with all standard procedures and work instructions aka SP SOP PWI TM to ensure productivity quality assurance and cost effectiveness.
• Review their work areas for potential losses and Report hazards to the direct supervisor.
• Report Near Misses to the direct supervisor.
• Report Incidents or Accidents to the direct supervisor.
• Identify and communicate potential gains or possible improvements to the management system.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications / experience required

• High school diploma/GED required.
• 1-3 years warehousing or logistics experience in a chemical or manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision while acting as a strong team member.
• Strong communication skills required.
• Previous forklift or powered industrial equipment license or certification is preferred.
• Must be able to climb ladders and work at significant heights
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds; both to carry and to lift overhead.
• Must be able to wear a respirator.
• Must be able to enter confined spaces
• Must be a highly motivated team player and able to work independently.