Facility Technician I
Vinmar International · Grand Cane, Louisiana, United States · onsite
Frac-Chem is a distributor of oilfield chemical products based in Lafayette, Louisiana. The Parent Company, Vinmar International has a nearly four decade history of multi-billion dollar product distribution and marketing success in the USA and in global markets in the Plastics and Chemical Distribution Industry.
Responsibilities:
- Assisting the facility manager in organizing and executing tasks in the facility.
- Participating in and operating daily functions of the warehouse/facility, customer service, inventory, incoming and outgoing transport equipment, equipment requirements for having a proper activity in the facility to fulfil required activity and operations.
- Performing day-to-day functions and working of the warehouse/facility activities
- Ensuring compliance with the warehouse/facility operating and safety procedures and all requirements regarding safety operations in the warehouse.
- Move materials from location to location in the facility and yard as instructed by, carrying, pushing, rolling, or operating hand trucks, forklifts, hoists, motorized conveyors or other material handling equipment.
- Load and unload trucks according to established safety and operating procedures.
- Assist preparation of shipments by staging, counting, documenting, and packaging materials for safe transport.
- Distribute received shipments by delivering materials to proper location within the facility. Process paperwork to record transaction.
- Assist in physically locating Customer Property materials.
- Assist team with load outs or any staging of equipment.
- Physically prepares materials for safe movement or shipment including use of banding machine, clincher, stretch film, crating or other means.
- Practices good housekeeping in assigned areas and properly disposes of waste according to safety and environmental policies.
- Promptly report any operational problems or safety issues with machinery, tools or equipment to Team Leader
- Knowledge of safety and legal documentation processes for handling warehouse related operations
- Knowledge and ability to handle liquid chemicals, including storage and stowage of such products. Transload chemicals from various recipients from Iso tanks / stackable totes / bottles including using mechanical pumps, connectors and hoses.
- Forklift Certified and having recent operating experience.
- Machine Operation experience.
- Ability to work on feet for the majority of the day.
- Ability to climb ladders, work at heights – such as connecting hoses to truck/trailer tops.
- Ability to lift weight of up to 50 pounds repeatedly for loading/unloading purposes.
- Liquid Chemicals operations experience including but not limited to storage, stowage, handling of liquid chemicals, transloading operations, using mechanical pumps and connection hoses
- Ability to manage time, resolve crisis and be able to make prompt decisions when effectively and efficiently necessary.
Essential Physical Requirements:
- Ability to stand and walk for extended durations (8–12 hour shifts) on hard surfaces.
- Ability to frequently bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, and squat to perform tasks such as material handling, hose connections, equipment inspection, and housekeeping.
- Ability to climb ladders and work at elevated heights, including accessing tops of tanks and trailers.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds on a repetitive basis; heavier loads with team lift or mechanical assistance.
- Ability to push and pull loaded equipment (e.g., pallet jacks, hoses, carts).
- Ability to perform repetitive movements including reaching, grasping, and handling materials at various heights (ground level to overhead).
- Ability to work in physically demanding environments, including exposure to outdoor weather conditions (heat, cold, humidity).
Additional Requirements:
- Ability to effectively manage time, respond to operational issues, and make timely decisions · Basic computer and telephone proficiency.
- Health Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance - company paid and voluntary
- 401(k) with company matching
- Employee assistance program
- Disability - company paid