Shipping Technician
Shipping Technician
Job Description:
CF Industries is a global leader in transforming natural gas into nitrogen. The chemical processes we use ensure we have the nitrogen we need to support life on earth - from fertilizer that feeds the crops that feed the world to products that remove harmful emissions from industrial activities. Through our nine world-class manufacturing complexes and best-in-class distribution system, we serve agricultural and industrial customers. We invite you to be a part of our nearly 3,000 employees making a difference every day.
Job Summary:
The shipping technician is responsible for loading trucks and rail cars with UAN solution, ammonia, urea liquor and granular urea within CF policies and DOT regulations.
His/her primary responsibility is to safely spot, inspect, line up product, load, weigh, rail cars and trucks and complete the required paperwork necessary to release rail cars and trucks from the plant. In addition, the individual must possess expertise in operating the switch engine to move rail cars, operating the area computer and weigh scale and be able to sample product as required. He/she must have an understanding of spill containment, railroad safety and applicable permit standards.
Job Description:
1. Experience handling industrial and agricultural chemicals in a chemical complex is desirable.
2. The job requires frequent standing, walking, climbing (ladders, stairs), and the ability to lift 36 lbs.
3. The ability to work safely with hazardous chemicals is critical to for satisfactory job performance.
4. Teamwork is an essential function of this job, as the daily tasks are distributed between technicians and may also require coordination with supervision and other plant areas, as well as, subcontractors working in the area.
5. Individual must be able to work independently while coordinating his/her share of the work with the Daily Loading schedule.
6. Maintain clean, clutter-free and safe “housekeeping”.
7. Takes responsibility for personal safety and the safety of co-workers, including maintenance and contract personnel within their assigned areas. Before any piece of equipment is “released” to maintenance, it is thoroughly checked to insure it is safe to be worked on.
8. High degree of reliability, dedication, intelligence and knowledge of company policies and DOT regulations are necessary to perform this job.
9. Applicant must have the ability to work in a continuous operating environment working a rotating shift.
10. It is an expectation that all Shipping Technicians achieve a Tech 3 status.
Position Requirements:
1. Minimum H.S. diploma or GED, 2 years trade school or college education preferred.
2. Experience handling industrial and agricultural chemicals in a chemical complex is desirable.
3. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are needed to develop working relationships with site employees and truck drivers.
- CF Industries is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.