Job Summary: Get started on a new career with advancement potential in a growing industry. This is a regular full-time position (not temporary or seasonal) at a chemical plant / manufacturing facility in Louisville. No experience necessary, will train. This entry-level position offers a great opportunity to gain valuable industry experience with the leader in product handling and site logistics! The Material Handler works on an automated product packaging line inside a major chemical plant and is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the bagging equipment. No experience required, we will train. To learn more about this plant operation, check out the Summer 2016 issue of our employee newsletter found on the News & Events page of our website at www.pscjobs.com.

Work Schedule: Full Time (Not Temporary) - 12 Hour Rotating Shifts - Rotates between Days, Nights, On Call and Off days.

Pay: Hourly pay with built in overtime. Average first year earnings $35,000 to $37,000.

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

• Safely and efficiently operates the bagging and palletizing equipment.
• Works one or more of four separate packaging stations on the line.
• Bag weights, labels, palletizes, boxes, bag prints, housekeeping, maximizes production rates, and maintains final product quality.
• Provides support to the packaging machines whenever necessary.
• A large part of time is spent sweeping up pellets which fall to the floor as a result of the packaging process.
• Confirms that labels have correct information and that they are positioned in the proper place on the box.
• Responsible for stacking boxes onto pallets which are loaded on trucks via forklift.
• Must eventually be certified to operate a forklift.
• Maintains a safe working environment at all times.

Job Qualifications:

• Must have the ability to speak, write, read, hear and have good vision.
• Must be able to work outside in environmental conditions which at times include extreme heat or extreme cold.
• Must be able to wear all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) without restriction and pass any medical examination associated with the use of said PPE.
• Must be able to lift 60 pounds floor to waist.
• Must be able to push and pull 30 pounds horizontally.
• Must be able to carry 20 pounds while walking.
• Must be able to climb stairs and ladders.
• Must be able to extend arms through normal range of motion while standing and squatting.
• Must be able to stand 8-12 hours per day.
• Must be able to follow OSHA safety standards and be safety conscious at all times.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• 18 years or older and legally able to work in the U.S.
• Stable work history with good references from past employers.
• Pass a drug screen, physical, and background check.
• PSC is a veteran-friendly company. Previous military experience and proven ability to follow procedures is a plus.

Physical Requirements:

• The physical requirements for a material handler include the following: Lift 60 pounds floor to waist, push and pull 30 pounds horizontally, carry 20 pounds while walking, climb stairs, stand 8-12 hours per day, climb ladders, extend arms through normal range of motion while standing and squatting.
• Must be able to wear all required PPE without restriction
• Must be able to work in extreme heat or cold

Why join the PSC team?

• As the leader in product handling and site logistics for refineries, chemical producers, and marine transportation providers, Petroleum Service Corporation offers plant jobs with great earning potential and advancement opportunities.
• We’ve been in business since 1952 and have a strong reputation for quality service, safety, and environmental protection.
• Our employees are our #1 asset, and we invest considerable time and resources to train them well, keep them safe, and provide them with opportunities to gain valuable industry experience.
• The work we do makes a huge impact in our nation’s economy. Check out our videos at petroleumservice.com/videos to learn more.
• Hear what some of our employees have to say about working for us at petroleumservice.com/testimonials

Employee Benefits:

• A variety of medical insurance options with the company paying a portion of the premiums, as well as affordable plans for dental, vision, accident, and critical illness coverage for employees and their families.
• Company-paid life insurance and long-term disability insurance.
• Matching 401(k) plan to help employees save money for retirement.
• Holidays, sick leave, and vacation benefits vary by work group and job classification.
• As a member of the SGS global family, our employees are eligible for group purchasing discounts for new auto purchases, homeowners’ and auto insurance coverage, and cell phone service.
• Safety incentives and bonuses.
• Industry-leading training and development programs.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts the company’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.