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Shipping Operator

Who we are:
 

LANXESS is a leading specialty chemicals company with sales of EUR 7.6 billion in 2021 and more than 13,000 employees in 33 countries. The core business of LANXESS is the development, manufacturing and marketing of chemical intermediates, additives, specialty chemicals and plastics. LANXESS is listed in the leading sustainability indices Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI World and Europe) and FTSE4Good. In the United States, LANXESS employs more than 2,000 people at 25 locations in 11 states. 

We are looking to find diverse and talented people to join our team. Studies have shown that some individuals are less likely to apply if they do not meet 100% of the criteria. We are looking to equalize the gap! If you are excited about this role but your past experiences do not align perfectly with every qualification, we encourage you to apply. We will look to assess your talent against our competencies, values and requirements to get the best organizational fit. You might be the right candidate for this or other roles we have available!

Join our Team!
 

 

What we can offer you:
 

LANXESS is a young company with strong roots! We derive our strength from global presence, management excellence and most importantly our people! Our employees are the pillars of our success.
 
We offer exciting career opportunities regionally as well as internationally, educational assistance programs, competitive pay and benefits, language training programs, and many other personal and professional development programs that are a part of our vision and values that drive our ongoing success.

Job Highlights

The Shipping Operator 3 is an entry level chemical operator position. The Shipping department is responsible for the unloading of hazardous chemicals, the loading and packaging of finished products and operation of a chemical processing unit.

  • Perform field work to ensure that products are manufactured, packaged, and loaded according to directives given by supervision.
  • Safely operate forklift, trailer mover/yard goat, and other mobile equipment.
  • Ability to troubleshoot and perform minor maintenance.
  • Perform labor-type duties such as safety stand-by work, vessel entries, material handling, and plant clean-up.
  • Duties are not limited to the above description. It may be necessary to perform work of a similar or lower skill level. This includes assisting in other areas of the plant, providing assistance to plant programs and other activities as directed by supervision.

Requirements

  • Must have a high regard for safety and the environment, including the ability to wear the appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for general labor-type activities.
  • Must have the aptitude and willingness to learn chemical manufacturing principles and follow stringent safety standards that are associated with chemical processing. Operators are expected to advance within the company and bid into higher jobs.
  • High School diploma or equivalent is required. Advanced education or experience is a plus including D.O.T. or HAZWOPER certification. 
  • Strong preference will be given to individuals who have prior experience working in a manufacturing, industrial and/or other safety-sensitive industry.
  • Must have basic computer skills.
  • Strong work ethic and commitment to following production, quality and safety protocol.
  • Excellent attendance record. Must be dependable and a team player.
  • This position requires the ability to:
    • Work rotating 12 hour shifts (days/nights) as well as overtime when necessary.
    • Walk, climb, squat, bend, kneel, crawl, twist or stand for long periods of time.
    • Lift/carry up to 60 lbs frequently.
    • Wear necessary PPE including respirator and SCBA.
    • Work in a physical outdoor industrial environment (including during inclement weather).
    • Perform minor maintenance and cleaning of equipment.
    • Operate pumps and manipulate chemical flows using a variety of valves and piping.
    • Operate forklift and yard truck.
    • Work in confined spaces and at elevated locations.
    • Use a fire extinguisher or other firefighting equipment in emergency situations.
    • A fitness for duty assessment, including a Pulmonary Function Test (PFT), Respirator test (must be clean shaven) and drug screen, must be completed after a conditional offer of employment is made.

 

What we offer you:

  • Compensation: We offer competitive compensation packages, inclusive of a global bonus program and an individual performance bonus program. In accordance with Washington state requirements, the established pay rate for this position is $21.96/hour. 
  • Comprehensive Benefits: We provide a variety of benefits to support your financial security, health and wellbeing. These benefits include: 
    - Health care - Medical, Dental, Vision
    - Health Spending Account (HSA) with High Deductible PPO XD
    - Employee Life Insurance - Basic, Supplemental Life and AD&D
    - Dependent Life Insurance and AD&D
    - Disability Coverage - Short-Term and Long-Term
    - Flexible Spending Accounts - Health Care and Dependent Care
    - NortonLifeLock device security, online privacy, and identity theft protection
    - Aflac Benefits
    - Legal Assistance Program
    - Retirement Benefits - Defined Contribution 401(k) Plan with Employer Retirement Contribution and Employer Match
  • Work-Life, Time Off & Flexibility: We support you in maintaining a balance between working hours and personal life. With our global "Xwork" program, we offer flexible working arrangements in all countries in which we operate. Washington employees who are not covered by a collective bargaining agreement accrue a minimum of 80 hours of vacation per year; have 10 paid holidays; and accrue 64 hours of Sick/Personal time per year. Employees who are covered by a collective bargaining agreement earn time off in accordance with the provisions of the agreement.
  • Training & Development: We are committed to your professional and personal development and encourage you in the ongoing pursuit of education, training and knowledge through both formal and informal learning.
  • Diversity: LANXESS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, age, social class, physical ability or attributes, religion, national origin, veteran status and political beliefs.

 

LANXESS has a value-based performance culture. We are seeking a range of human interests, backgrounds, and experiences that can be engaged to achieve respect, ownership, trust, professionalism, integrity and healing across all sectors.  

 
Join the LANXESS team!


Must include a resume.

Contract type:Regular  
Requisition ID:  5876
Location: 

Kalama, WA, US, 98625

Work Arrangement:  Onsite
Level of Experience:  Entry level


Nearest Major Market: Portland Oregon
Nearest Secondary Market: Tacoma
Job Segment: Chemical Research, Supply Chain Manager, Supply Chain, Shipping and Receiving, Engineering, Operations, Entry Level

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