Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Tank Farm Operators are responsible to acquire information and training needed to enable them to carry out their assigned tasks in a competent manner.  They are responsible to ensure a productive work environment by applying acquired knowledge, and working as an integral part of the team, while displaying an attitude that promotes professionalism and shows job maturity, by following procedures, job instructions and company policies.  They are expected to follow all safety rules and quality requirements.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES
•    Ensure that entire area of responsibility is clean and free of safety hazards.
•    Communicate with supervisor, co-workers, written logs and other available information concerning job changes, problems or special instructions pertaining to the area.
•    Climb railcars to check railcars and other refrigerant containers for leaks.
•    Repair leaks, and if not able to repair the leak report it to your supervisor to have the leak repaired.
•    Maintain accurate and legible records.
•    Leak check transfer lines for leaks.
•    Perform minor repairs to containers and storage tanks.
•    Weigh and record accurate weights of tank trucks, ISO containers, and rail cars.
•    Transfer refrigerant to and from storage tanks.
•    Sample inbound shipments, outbound shipments and storage tanks when required.
•    Prepare refrigerant blends with assistance from the Laboratory Chemist.
•    Inspect inbound containers, outbound containers for DOT requirements.
•    Identify and report non-conforming product.
•    Operate forklift, tractor, stacker and switchmaster in a safe manner.
•    Follow all DOT regulations for shipping containers.
•    Train other Operators as required.
•    Perform general housekeeping.
•    Perform duties with minimum supervision.  

QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE
•    High School Diploma or equivalent, basic math/reading skills.
•    Safety, Health, and Environmental training.
•    DOT training
•    Quality related training.
•    Forklift Certification
•    Tractor, Stacker and Switch Master training

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with minor disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit/stand; frequently mount and dismount from a stacker/forklift, climb ladders, use hands and fingers, reach, pull and smell. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and ability to adjust focus. The employee frequently is required to walk, balance and climb stairs or storage tank ladders.  The employee must frequently lift up to 60 pounds, move up to 150 pounds. The employee must be able to sit and operate a forklift or stacker.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, and hazardous materials (compressed gas).  The employee is exposed to outside weather conditions (hot/cold) and fumes or airborne particles.  

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

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