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About Lubrizol
The Lubrizol Corporation, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is a specialty chemical company whose science delivers sustainable solutions to advance mobility, improve wellbeing and enhance modern life. Founded in 1928, Lubrizol owns and operates more than 100 manufacturing facilities, sales, and technical offices around the world and has about 8,000 employees. For more information, visit .

We value diversity in professional backgrounds and life experiences. By enabling a consistent, unbiased, and transparent recruitment process, Lubrizol seeks to create a positive experience for candidates so we can get to know them at their best. We recognize unique work and life situations and offer flexibility, ensuring our employees feel engaged and fulfilled in every aspect of life.

Unleash Your Potential. At Lubrizol we're transforming the chemical industry and looking for exceptional talent to join us on this journey. If you are ready to join an international company with talent around the world, and want to make a real impact, we want you on our team. 

What You Will Do:

As a Chemical Operator , you'll safely operate and maintain industrial equipment, process chemical products according to batch sheet instructions, and manage material transfers, including loading and unloading containers. You'll prepare equipment for maintenance, read control panels, track and record production data, and troubleshoot equipment and processes. Additionally, you'll participate in plant emergency response training, ensure general housekeeping, and adhere to safety procedures. The role requires flexibility to work 12-hour rotating shifts, overtime, and holidays, as well as the ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions and maintain a clean-shaven appearance for respirator use.

What We’re Looking For:

• Receiving Operations: Remove, scan, label, and store drums, bag stock, and freight from trucks.
• Equipment Operation: Operate tow motors and pickers to manage inventory.
• Order Fulfillment: Use tow motor computers and scanners for order picking.
• Data Management: Perform data entry for inventory receipts.
• Staging and Loading: Occasionally stage drums for shipment and load containers.
• Regulatory Compliance: Learn and adhere to DOT/IMDG and DOT/ICAO hazardous material regulations as well as air shipping requirements.
• Order Preparation: Pick and prepare raw material orders for production use.
• Safety Inspections: Conduct safety inspections of equipment and areas, properly recording all findings.
• Maintenance Orders: Write and manage maintenance orders for equipment and area repairs.
• Facility Maintenance: Clean and maintain supplies, tools, equipment, instruments, storage areas, walkways, and roadways to ensure safety compliance.
• Customer Service: Provide superior customer service consistently.
• Collaborative Work: Work with drivers, various departments (production, order handling, etc.), and troubleshoot inventory issues in SAP, resolving variances.
• Processing and sampling orders, creating documents for package shipments.
• Using SAP for label creation, checking delivery status, and inventory management.
• Determining routing and contacting carriers to facilitate shipments.
• Working with drivers to expedite unloading procedures.

Skills That Make a Difference:  

• High school diploma or equivalent from an accredited school.
• Warehouse Management Proficiency: Understanding of warehouse management systems, bins, and barcode scanning.
• Equipment Operation: Strong tow motor skills, drum handling experience, and ability to safely operate various delivery vehicles including forklifts.
• Customer Service: Proven ability to deliver superior customer service.
• Safety Compliance: Ability to wear SCBA/Respirator, hear alarms, and follow safety procedures.
• Technical Skills: Knowledge of SharePoint, basic math, reading/comprehension skills, and proficiency in Lubrizol’s computer systems.
• Organizational and Communication Skills: Strong organizational abilities, excellent communication skills (written, verbal, and listening), and attention to accuracy and detail.
• Adaptability and Teamwork: Self-motivated, flexible with schedule and work duties, and a team player willing to assist other departments as needed.
• Problem-Solving and Follow-Up: Ability to prioritize, multi-task, think quickly in dynamic environments, and follow up effectively to ensure successful outcomes.

Considered A Plus:

• Experience with SAP S4 HANA.
• Experience and knowledge with mechanical, process, instrumentation and electrical disciplines.

Working Conditions:

• Schedule is M-F 8hr days
• Will be subject to extended periods of climbing ladders and stairways, sitting, walking, standing, bending, stooping, carrying, pushing, pulling, reaching, moving and lifting up to 75 pounds.
• Must be willing/able to work in a warehouse environment and occasionally outdoors in inclement weather.
• Safely work independently and around others by following all required procedures.
• Willing to work up to 12 hour shifts, overtime, and holidays as needed.
• Maintain clean shaven appearance to allow for respirator usage.

• Competitive salary with performance-based bonus plans
• 401k Match plus Age Weighted Defined Contribution
• Competitive medical, dental and vision offerings
• Health Savings Account
• Paid Holidays, Vacation, Parental Leave

Ready for your next career step? Apply today and let's shape the future together! 

It’s an exciting time to be part of Lubrizol. Lubrizol is not staying put. We are continually learning and evolving. Our passion delivers our success — not only for Lubrizol but for those who count on us every day: our employees, customers, and communities. 

As a diverse, global team, we work together to solve some of the world’s most pressing challenges. We impact everyday lives through science only Lubrizol can deliver, and we never stop pushing to do it better.

One of the founding principles of The Lubrizol Corporation more than 90 years ago was treating every employee with dignity and respect. That same commitment is only stronger today. 

More than that, we are committed to providing an environment where every employee can be the best they can be, no matter their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic. 

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