Yard Specialist

Position Title:

Yard Specialist

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

MiniBulk Yard Specialist is responsible for ordering MiniBulk tanks, telemetry & fittings, installing fittings on MiniBulk tanks, transporting and installing MiniBulk tanks at customer locations, loading/unloading MiniBulk and Bulk corrosive chemicals and performing routine maintenance in UNIVAR branch location in the safest and most efficient manner. Yard Specialist will report to the Branch Operation Supervisor.

• Loading trucks with proper materials (and concentrations) to be delivered as dispatched, and insuring all paperwork complies with Company and DOT policies and regulations.

• Safe offloading or loading of railcar product and preparing all empty railcars for transport per FRA and D.O.T regulations.

• Monitoring tank or tanker levels and status while transferring chemical to storage or trailers.
• Recording and reporting inventory of materials coming in and out UNIVAR yards
• Plumbing and assembly of Minibulk customer tanks
• Management of the neutralization yard drainage and treatment system with Waste Water Minimization mindset.
• Will require annual training in Hazardous waste management - documentation and procedure to comply with DTSC requirements of proper handling Hazardous Waste.
• Maintenance, repair and installation of yard equipment, UNIVAR trailers and process tanks, pumps and piping as required.
• Reporting all spills immediately to the Yard Supervisor or Operations Manager. Cleaning up any spill, however minor according to UNIVAR policy.
• Reporting all defects in equipment including tractor, trailer, customer tanks, rail cars, storage vessels and any yard assets. Usage of proper forms, to insure there is a written record so corrective action can be taken.
• Working any overtime, if required.
• Coordinating loading times with the Bulk Dispatcher regarding the next day's deliveries to best serve our customers.
• Perform end of shift proper shutdown, valve locking and site security. Signing/submitting formal checklist of shutdown inspection items.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED:

• Demonstrate the ability to work with corrosive chemicals.
• Provide a current copy of driver file containing:

1. 1. Medical form (long form)
   2. Driver Violation Record
   3. DMV Report
   4. Valid Driver's License
   5. One character reference

• Agree to fully cooperate with the training program for chemical handling and safety.

• • Must be able to meet all the requirements for respirator certification including any medical certifications and yearly re-certification with fit testing per OSHA standard 29 CFR 1910.134
  • Agree to train to the OSHA Hazmat Emergency Responder Technician certification level and maintain annual certification.
  • Agree to a minimum 2 year probation period to establish the job as being right for both the trainee and the company's best interest and welfare.
  • Take a pre-employment physical and drug screen.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED:

• Knowledge of DOT regulations
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations
• Proficiency repairing mechanical equipment, pumps, plumbing and/or pipefitting as well as minor structural work.
• Mechanical aptitude and inclination required. Trailer repair experience desirable.
• Able to work with computers and plant electronic devices
• Certified PA Tank Installer certification preferred
• H igh school diploma
• Class A driver's license with HAZMAT credentials not a must, but preferred