Warehouse Operator - 3rd Shift (Chemicals)

About the role

Brenntag is hiring a Warehouse Operator for its 3rd shift (11:00 pm to 7:00 am, Sunday to Thursday) in Reading. The role covers the handling, loading and unloading of liquid and dry chemical products, picking and staging, and re-packing, and involves physical work with close attention to detail.

Key responsibilities

• Receive, unload and prepare, then load liquid and dry chemical products from trucks, tankers and railcars, including inspecting vehicles and verifying products against shipping documents
• Pick and stage product for delivery according to customer orders, and move raw materials to production and finished goods to the warehouse
• Operate powered and manual forklifts (with certification) and maintain the daily forklift checklist
• Repackage product into cylinders, drums, totes, pails or tankers, paying special attention to food-grade and USP items, and store hazardous waste drums in compliance with regulations
• Maintain receiving and shipping logs, examine stored product for deterioration and assist in physical inventory counts
• Keep the warehouse clean, safe and secure, report spills immediately, and protect property from theft or damage
• Other duties as assigned, including mixing and blending

Required profile

• High school diploma, GED or US military experience; candidates with 2+ years of chemical operations experience may be considered if education requirements are not met
• Ability to read and follow detailed instructions in English and to write simple correspondence
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure
• Ability to learn and use technology-based devices such as smartphones, tablets, computers and PLCs
• Must be able to pass the company physical, wear personal protective equipment (which may include a respirator), stand and walk most of the day, climb stairs and ladders, and work outdoors in variable weather
• Available any day of the week for 8-12 hour shifts, willing to work overtime and weekends, with a good safety and attendance record
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen, background check and E-verify check; must be able to obtain a TWIC card for MTSA sites

Required skills

• Forklift operators certification (or ability to obtain it)
• Ability to operate standing and sit-down forklifts, pallet jacks and drum pickers

What we offer

• Individual development, on-the-job training and career development programs
• Paid parental leave
• Educational assistance program and employee assistance program
• Healthcare plan options and 401(k)