Material Handler, Hartford Lubricants Plant

About the position

The Material Handler, Hartford Lubricants safely loads and unloads trucks, moves inventory within our warehouse, and moves finished material from the production lines to inventory storage locations. The Hartford Lubricants plant produces a wide range of motor oils, transmission fluids, turbine oils, hydraulic fluids, and other lubricants. The Plant receives base oil feed stock and additives via barge, railcars, and trucks. These feedstocks are offloaded into storage tanks. From the storage tanks, the base oil and additives are sent through computerized batch blenders and inline blenders to produce a finished product. The finished product is then sent to our package lines where automatic filling systems and conveyors place it into bottles, drums, and other containers. The finished product is then shipped out via trucks and rail to customers. We provide a safe and environmentally responsible workplace and have a positive impact on the local community.

Responsibilities

  • Use a forklift to safely load and unload package trucks across our dock, to move inventory to different locations in our warehouse, and to take finished material from the production lines back to its inventory storage location.
  • Demonstrate Health, Safety, Environmental, and Quality (HSEQ) due diligence at all times.
  • Receiving, shipping, and moving materials and supplies around the plant, either manually or by mechanical means.
  • Offloading, inspecting, auditing, and approving receipt of incoming raw materials to ensure timely and accurate stock and cost accounting.
  • Performing necessary equipment adjustments to maximize production, safety, and quality.
  • Loading finished product on transport trailers, in a safe and efficient manner to ensure timely deliveries and optimize customer service.
  • Organizing and maintaining raw material inventory to ensure adequate stock and operating flexibilities.
  • Performing cycle counting as necessary to ensure accurate raw material inventory.
  • Interface with material management computer system (SAP), which includes printing production picklist and production blend data, and be able to use the BAR CODE scanner interface.
  • Communicate effectively with co-workers and external drivers during the shift and at shift relief regarding key process and equipment information.
  • Willingness to adapt to schedule changes and/or overtime as needed to meet the customer demand.
  • Ability to work any assigned shift.
  • Committing to and support the HSEQ policies and procedures.
  • Committing to and provide support for the goals and vision of the Hartford Leadership Team.
  • Maintaining housekeeping in respective area.

Requirements

  • Legally authorized to work in the job posting country
  • Must be at least 18 years of age
  • High School Diploma or GED equivalent
  • Willingness and ability to perform and comply with the following, with or without reasonable accommodation:
  • To lift up to 55 pounds
  • To walk, stand, stoop, sit, climb, and carry material daily
  • To work occasional overtime when needed
  • To work in a plant environment and outside in harsh weather conditions
  • To work alone or in a team setting
  • To wear personal protective equipment (such as hard hat, steel-toe shoes, ear and eye protection, etc.)
  • To operate a forklift

Nice-to-haves

  • Basic working knowledge of Warehouse operations in a manufacturing plant and/or oil and gas industry
  • Working knowledge of SAP Production Planning & Sales & Distribution Modules
  • Beginner level of proficiency using a keyboard and basic computer knowledge
  • Currently hold or be able to obtain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) card prior to or during employment. Note: information regarding TWIC qualification standards may be found at https://www.tsa.gov/twic

Benefits

  • Annual Variable Cash Incentive Program (VCIP) bonus
  • 8% 401k company match
  • Cash Balance Account pension
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits with an annual company contribution to a Health Savings Account for employees on HDHP
  • Total well-being programs and incentives, including Employee Assistance Plan, well-being reimbursement, and backup family care services
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