**Job Summary**
The logistics technician is responsible for safely transferring and shipping product. Product is shipped and received by rail or truck.
**Key Areas of Responsibility**
* Receive raw materials by rail and truck. Transfer products between tanks, railcars, and trucks. Load and ship finished products by railcar and truck.
* Memorize complete piping and instrumentation diagram for the logistics operation
* Follow proper pumping procedures to transfer products
* Collect product samples and deliver to Quality department for laboratory testing
* Complete shipping manifests, weigh rail cars, and perform other shipping/receiving transactions
* Operate TrackMobile to move railcars
* Perform inventory measurements, as required
* Support the Company principles of Safety, Compliance, Quality, and Cost.
+ Ensure all work is performed following standard operating procedures and safe practices
+ Follow GMP practices throughout the process.
+ Observe OSHA and Federal Railroad Administration rules
+ Know the hazards of the loading and unloading systems and the safety actions
+ Perform Lock Out/Tag Out as required
+ Complete safety training in required timeframe
+ Perform regular, routine safety inspections as assigned
+ Communicate safety issues with Logistics Supervisor
+ Understand the proper method for shutting down pumping equipment in an emergency
* Maintain clean working area. Power washers, mixed Ts, and shovels should be used to cleanup area, as necessary. Hoses and tools should be stored properly when not in use. Seals should be placed in trash as they are cut off trucks and railcars.
* Support Maintenance to perform equipment inspection, installation and repair
**Formal Education / Certification Requirements – Essential Functions**
Required
* High school education or its equivalent.
* Understand basics of using PC, including Microsoft Word, excel, outlook etc.
Preferred
* Minimum 2 years related experience
* Manufacturing experience, especially in a refinery
* Ability to obtain TWIC certification
**Travel Requirements**
Infrequently. Maybe required for training.
**Physical Requirements / Working Environment and Conditions**
The characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
* Duties involve frequent walking, standing, lifting, pushing, pulling and carrying objects up to 50 lbs
* Regularly climb \[stairs and ladders] accessing heights up to 80 feet
* Connect steam hoses with 150 pound steam (temperature over 300**°**F)
* Participate in confined space entries
* Inspect mixers/pumps located 12\-14ft below an elevated tank platform
* Work in all weather conditions
Disclaimer
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