Liquid Chemical Loader (Plant Job)
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Job Summary: SGS Petroleum Service Corporation, the leader in the petrochemical material handling industry, is growing and looking for individuals to join our team at a chemical plant in SEADRIFT, TX. These Loader positions are regular full-time (not temporary) positions with opportunities for cross-training, career growth, and advancement. Experience is not always required (we provide on-the-job training). These positions work in an industrial environment and are responsible for the safe and efficient movement of railcars throughout the plant and storage yard. If you’re looking for a stable, long-term career in a booming industry, then consider joining the SGS PSC family!

About Us: SGS Petroleum Service Corporation (PSC) is a growing company with a proud tradition of excellence in providing product handling, operations, and logistics support at major oil refineries, chemical plants, and storage terminals in the United States and Canada. We are leaders in tankering barges, operating docks, switching railcars, operating warehouses, and loading and unloading tank cars and tank trucks with a variety of oil products and chemicals. We offer competitive wages, advancement opportunities, and industry-leading training and safety programs. Our excellent benefits package helps employees and their families maintain health, save money, and prepare for the future. At SGS PSC, we are a family-oriented company that fuels integrity, teamwork, and ambition. Our mission is to simply be the best at what we do and be recognized as the best.

Job Benefits: Key benefits and services offered (depending on eligibility) affordable options for group, medical, dental, life, and disability insurance with company paying a portion of the premiums; matching 401(k) plan; employee discounts; industry-leading training and leadership development programs; paid sick leave, vacations, and holidays; safety incentives and bonuses; and much more.

Work Schedule: 12-hour rotating shifts (includes days, nights, weekends, and holidays, with built-in overtime).

* Actual shift schedule may vary

Primary Responsibilities: Safely loads and unloads material into and out of railcars or tank trucks; Serves as person in charge of the dock, ensuring the safe transfer of products to and from vessels.
 

Specific Responsibilities:

• Matches loading schedule to bill of lading.

• Weighs railcar/truck in prior to product transfer.

• Fills out loading record.

• Ensures that truck/railcar is positioned and secured at proper loading rack.

• Visually inspects the railcar or truck to be involved in the upcoming transfer in order to ensure that it is mechanically sound and there is no defective equipment before loading or unloading.

• Wears all protective clothing and equipment, including respirator and fresh air equipment that may be required to transfer the product in a manner that ensures maximum personal safety.

• Connects loading arm/hose.

• Checks vessel for last product contained.

• Loads railcar/truck according to loading instructions using gauges and/or strapping tables.

• Ensures that outages or innages do not exceed Department of Transportation (DOT) certification for the particular vessel being loaded.

• Checks weight of railcar/truck after loading to ensure that gross weight does not exceed regulations.

• Communicates with facility supervisor on any problems as they occur.

• Disconnects loading arm/hose, inspect for any leaks and complete required paperwork prior to releasing the railcar/truck.

• Completes any other duties that may be assigned in order to complete the job.

  Skills/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. The physical requirements for a switchman include the following: Lift 50 pounds floor to waist, push and pull 50 pounds horizontally, carry 20 pounds while walking, walk 3-10 miles per day, stand 4-8 hours per day, climb stairs, climb ladders, extend arms through normal range of motion while standing and squatting, support oneself on a ladder with two feet and one arm extended for up to 5 minutes.
   

  
  Preferred Qualifications:

• 1 or more years' experience operating heavy equipment machinery.
• 1 or more year's experience in a chemical plant, industrial or manufacturing work environment.
• Military experience and a good understanding of following procedures is a great benefit.

Minimum Job Requirements: 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; and speak fluent English.

Department/Job Function: Operations

Reporting to: Plant Supervisor or Plant Superintendent, SGS PSC

Exempt or Non-Exempt: Non-exempt

Hourly or Salary: Hourly

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.

SGS Petroleum Service Corporation (PSC) is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.