Distribution Technician

Job Description:

Distribution Technician

Huntsman Corporation is a publicly traded global manufacturer and marketer of differentiated and specialty chemicals. Our chemical products number in the thousands and are sold worldwide to manufacturers serving a broad and diverse range of consumer and industrial end markets. We operate more than 70 manufacturing, R&D and operations facilities in approximately 30 countries and employ approximately 9,000 associates within our three distinct business divisions. Huntsman offers unsurpassed opportunities to build a successful future. Our diverse portfolio creates a range of career fields including manufacturing, research and development, technical services, sales and marketing, customer service - and the list goes on.

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Huntsman is seeking a Distribution Technician supporting the Performance Products Division located in Freeport, Texas. This position will report to the Team Lead, Shipping & Logistics.

Job Scope

Through adherence to all established Operational and EH&S policies, procedures, and practices; performs all tasks and training modules necessary to ensure the safe and productive loading and shipping of plant site products.

In summary, as the Distribution Technician, you will:

• Performs necessary work and tasks in inspecting, loading, and unloading bulk tank wagons and rail cars; and performs necessary work and tasks to unload, fill, and load drums.
• Maintains current, detailed knowledge and understanding of all shipping equipment, chemicals that are loaded or unloaded, and contents of Shipping Procedures.
• Maintains and records all inventory changes and performs all necessary work and tasks for the blending of products.
• Records all loading and other necessary data and input information into the appropriate computer systems.
• Monitors safe handling, identification, storage, and removal of hazardous waste streams resulting from loading and production activities.
• Completes compliance and operating checklists and participates in the site's efforts at pollution prevention and continuous improvement.
• Monitors efforts in the site to ensure compliance with all elements of Process Safety Management and the Huntsman Product Stewardship Initiatives.
• Clear, lockout and tagout necessary equipment in the distribution area for maintenance.
• Essential functions require presence in the workplace on a regular basis and an ability to work extra hours if needed. If applicable, ability to work overtime may be needed to ensure required staffing capacity to meet daily production objectives.
• Maintain and monitor operating supplies for the distribution area
• Work collaboratively with team members with different backgrounds and perspectives.
• Assists other employees in accomplishments of Huntsman company goals. Follows instructions and performs other duties as may be assigned by supervisor.
• Participates in Environmental, Health, & Safety initiatives as set forth by the company.
• Participates in and completes company-required training programs.

Qualifications

You must possess the below minimum qualifications to be initially considered for this position. Preferred qualifications are in addition to the minimum requirements and are considered a plus factor in identifying top candidates.

The candidate must have an unrestricted right to work for Huntsman in the United States.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 0-12 months of related work experience.
• Must have qualified through Huntsman Distribution training verified with demonstration and exam.
• Must have qualified through Huntsman Distribution training regarding the Department of Transportation rules and regulations for shipping hazardous materials.

Skills and knowledge

• Must have a level of proficiency with Internet, Email, and Microsoft programs
• Ability to correctly add, subtract, multiply, and divide numbers and fractions
• Ability to apply percentages in arithmetic operations

Huntsman is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all qualified applicants for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identification, sexual orientation and/or expression or any other characteristic protected by law in every location in which we have facilities national or local.

Please refer to https://www.huntsman.com/privacy/online-privacy-notice for Company's Data Privacy and Protection information.

All unsolicited resumes presented by recruitment agencies are treated as pro bono information or service.

Huntsman is aware of a scam involving fraudulent job offers. Huntsman does not makejob offers until after a candidate has submitted a job application and has participated in a face-to-face interview. Please be advised that emails from Huntsman always end in "@huntsman.com" , and that any job offer that requires payment or requires you to deposit a check is likely a scam. If you have questions about any open positions at Huntsman, please visit our Careers website at http://www.huntsman.com/corporate/a/Careers.

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