2nd Shift Pump House Operator at Miniat in Chicago, Illinois

Job Description:

Position Description: ​ 2nd shift 3pm-11:30pm

Perform duties to load and unload raw and finished materials via tank trucks and rail cars with a Safety-minded attitude that maintains and enhances a Safety-culture for the benefit of the Company and its employees.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Control product flow by tracing lines, opening/closing valves, and operating appropriate pumps as determined by line usage or product
• Load and unload materials from tanker trucks and railroad cars
• Maintain traffic operations by following and adjusting shipment schedules; communicating with laboratory and sales to acquire shipping documentation; communicating with delivery personnel to verify receipt of arrivals and loading instructions
• Prepare shipments by insuring loads contain correct product, weights, and required paperwork
• Inspect vehicles (trucks/rail cars) and equipment for cleanliness and acceptability of loads
• Documents shipping and receiving logs by recording product, weight and arrival/shipment time
• Provide direction to the Railroad regarding the movement of rail cars in and out of the plant and assists the Railroad as needed
• Operate the shuttle wagon or participate in ground work activities during the internal rail car switching process
• Comply with federal, state, and local legal requirements and regulations
• Maintain work environment by cleaning pump house and equipment; including but not limited to tanks and rail cars, and other areas as assigned
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Provide support and assistance to others especially when moving heavy objects
• Complies with and adheres to all employee safety and food safety programs

• High school graduate or equivalent
• Able to speak, read and write English
• Basic math skills
• Able to measure accurately in feet and inches using tape measures and rulers
• Basic working knowledge of computers
• Able to work variable shifts, overtime and weekends as needed
• Valid driver's license

• Able to frequently lift, up to and occasionally in excess of, 50 pounds
• Able to tolerate extreme weather conditions; working outside
• Able to scale tank trucks and rail cars in addition to excessive walking; stair and ladder climbing; and tolerate heights