North Side Material Handler - Hopewell

AdvanSix • Hopewell, VA

3d • $21

About The Position

AdvanSix plays a critical role in global supply chains, innovating and delivering essential products for our customers in a wide variety of end markets and applications that touch people’s lives, such as building and construction, fertilizers, plastics, solvents, packaging, paints, coatings, adhesives, and electronics. Our reliable and sustainable supply of quality products emerges from the vertically integrated value chain of our three U.S. based manufacturing facilities. AdvanSix strives to deliver best-in-class customer experiences and differentiated products in the industries of nylon solutions, chemical intermediates, and plant nutrients, guided by our core values of Safety, Integrity, Accountability and Respect.

Position Summary: The Material Handler receives work assignments from the area chief and/or FLS (First Line Supervisor) who is responsible for the direction and assignments of job tasks associated with the Marine Operations area of the plant. Marine Operations handles marine shipments of Ammonium Sulfate, unloading raw materials by barge and railcar, and the operation of material handling equipment, including chemical storage operations at the facility.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Must have a valid driver’s license

Nice To Haves

• To be successful in this position you must rate highly in the following capabilities or traits: Interpersonal skills, attention to detail, follow directions, comprehension, reading, writing, speaking, mathematics, organizing and innovation
• Able to perform duties wearing required PPE
• Computer Competency

Responsibilities

• Ammonium Sulfate Barge/Vessel loading
• Ammonium sulfate cleaning and housekeeping in Marine Operations and related areas
• Transfer of raw materials from storage to other operating areas
• Operating large valves and pumps on occasion
• Raw material unloading by vessel, truck, and railcar
• Docking of barges/vessels
• Overweight and underweight commercial truck weight adjustments
• Payloader inspections and general payloader operation
• Snow removal (Plant wide) including the use of pay loaders, shovels, and other equipment
• Bobcat and forklift operation
• Customer truck and North Side truck loading
• Marine Operations pad operation and cleaning
• Conveyor system operation and cleaning
• Safely operator all vehicles and other job-related equipment
• Support and enforce all corporate, facility and department policies
• Subject to 12-hour rotating shifts
• Must be flexible to changing priorities and willing to handle emergencies

Benefits

• We provide benefits that are industry competitive and focused on employee well-being
• Total Rewards program includes a competitive compensation, health, dental, vision & wellness programs, paid vacation, 401K with company matching, health savings programs, disability & life insurance, employee assistance program
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education, certifications, training, and development
• Work within a fast paced and innovative company, meeting passionate colleagues and partners with diverse backgrounds and experiences
• Hired applicants will be eligible for paid holidays, paid time off including vacation, eligibility to purchase company stock, tuition reimbursement, and a 401K with a competitive company match.
• Hired applicants will be eligible for medical, dental and vision insurance, flexible spending and health savings account eligibility, employer-provided short term disability benefits, eligibility to purchase long term disability benefits, employer-provided basic life insurance and eligibility to purchase voluntary life coverages.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED