Railcar & Tanker Offloading - Warehouse Operator

About the role

California Chemical is seeking a reliable, safety-conscious Production Team Member to support our daily operations. The primary responsibility of this position is the safe and efficient offloading of railcars and tankers while ensuring compliance with all company safety policies and regulatory requirements. This role also provides support to warehouse operations as needed, including loading and unloading trucks, material handling, inventory movement, and assisting in other operational areas based on production workflow. The ideal candidate is dependable, detail-oriented, comfortable working in an industrial environment, and committed to maintaining a safe and productive workplace. Prior experience with chemical handling, railcar or tanker unloading, forklift operation, and warehouse operations is preferred. Essential Responsibilities * Maintain Health and Safety as the highest priority by following all company policies, procedures, and safe work practices. * Safely offload railcars and tanker trucks according to established operating procedures. * Monitor transfer operations to ensure product quality, accuracy, and compliance with environmental and safety regulations. * Conduct chemical transfers, bulking, and consolidation activities as required. * Load and unload trucks, trailers, tankers, and railcars safely and efficiently. * Complete receiving documentation and accurately enter transaction data into the SAP system. * Operate forklifts, electric pallet jacks, and other material handling equipment. * Load shipments in compliance with DOT, Hazardous Materials, CHP weight regulations, and proper load distribution requirements. * Move raw materials and finished products throughout the facility to support production and warehouse operations. * Inspect drums, totes, and containers for integrity, labeling, and regulatory compliance. * Sort, identify, stage, and store materials while inspecting for damage or discrepancies. * Maintain accurate inventory by supporting cycle counts, physical inventories, and inventory reconciliation. * Deliver materials internally to designated production and warehouse locations. * Maintain accurate logs, equipment inspections, and operational documentation, including forklift inspections and housekeeping records. * Keep work areas clean, organized, and compliant with housekeeping standards. * Participate in spill response activities and emergency procedures when required. * Assist with general warehouse operations, including shipping, receiving, loading, unloading, and order preparation based on business needs. * Cross-train and assist in other production or warehouse functions as workflow demands. * Perform other duties as assigned by management to support California Chemical operations. * Assist other areas as needed. Benefits: 401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Vision insurance

What you’ll bring

* High school diploma or equivalent. * Previous experience in production, chemical manufacturing, warehouse operations, or a related industrial environment preferred. * Experience unloading railcars and tanker trucks is highly preferred. * Forklift certification or the ability to become certified. * Experience operating forklifts, electric pallet jacks, and other material handling equipment. * Knowledge of hazardous materials handling and DOT regulations is preferred. * Strong attention to detail and commitment to documentation accuracy. Excellent communication and teamwork skills. * Ability to work independently while following established procedures. * Strong organizational and problem-solving skills. * Willingness to work overtime as business needs require. Physical Requirements * Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds. * Ability to stand, walk, bend, climb, and perform physically demanding tasks throughout the shift. * Ability to work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions. * Comfortable working around industrial equipment, chemical products, railcars, and tanker trucks. * Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) and comply with all safety requirements.