Warehouse Operator – Chemical Products

About the role

Brenntag is looking for a Warehouse Operator in Kingston to handle liquid and dry chemical products safely and accurately. The role covers loading and unloading trucks, tankers and railcars, operating forklifts, repackaging and labeling materials, and keeping precise inventory records. It is a physically active position in a fast-paced environment.

Key responsibilities

• Receive, unload and prepare, then load liquid and dry chemical products from/to trucks, tankers and railcars
• Maneuver and connect/disconnect transfer hoses, climb tanks, tankers and railcars to open and close hatches, and inspect vehicles before and after loading/unloading
• Verify products against receiving and shipping documents, sample products with lab personnel, and keep accurate receiving and shipping logs
• Pick and stage product for delivery, and move raw materials to production and finished goods to the warehouse
• Operate powered and manual forklifts (certified) 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
• Report deterioration and damage, assist in physical inventory counts, and keep the warehouse clean, safe and secure
• 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
• Forklift operator certification or ability to pass the exam and operate a forklift safely
• Ability to read and follow detailed instructions in English and to do basic math in all units of measure
• Availability for any day of the week, 8-12 hour shifts, and willingness to work overtime or weekends
• Good safety and attendance record, cooperation with other departments, and ability to get a TWIC card for MTSA sites
• Physical ability to stand and walk most of the day, climb ladders and stairs, and work outdoors in variable weather

Required skills

• Operating forklifts, pallet jacks and drum pickers
• Reading and using PLCs and other operational technology equipment
• Using electronic scales and processing devices

What we offer

• Pay of $23-$27 per hour
• Individual development, on-the-job training and career growth programs
• Paid parental leave, education assistance program and employee assistance program
• Healthcare plan options and 401(k)