Reach Truck Operator

Chemical Operator / Raw Materials Operator (Stand-Up Forklift & Reach Truck)

Job Summary

We are seeking a safety-focused Chemical Operator / Raw Materials Operator to support production operations by receiving, staging, transporting, and issuing raw materials within a chemical manufacturing environment. This role requires experience operating stand-up forklifts and reach trucks while strictly following safety, environmental, and quality procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Safely operate stand-up forklift and reach truck to move raw materials, chemicals, and finished goods
• Load, unload, stage, and deliver materials to production areas
• Work with drums, totes, bags, and pallets of raw chemical materials
• Verify materials using batch tickets, labels, and inventory documentation
• Follow SOPs, SDS/MSDS guidelines, and plant safety procedures
• Perform visual inspections of containers for leaks, damage, or labeling issues
• Maintain clean and organized work areas (5S/housekeeping standards)
• Assist with inventory counts and material tracking
• Communicate material shortages, discrepancies, or safety concerns to supervision

Schedule

• 12-hour rotating shifts (days/nights, weekends as required)

Required Qualifications

• Experience in a chemical, manufacturing, or industrial plant environment
• Proficient operating stand-up forklifts and reach trucks
• Ability to work rotating 12-hour shifts
• Comfortable working around chemicals and wearing required PPE
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform physical work throughout the shift

Preferred Qualifications

• Forklift certification
• Experience with hazardous or regulated materials
• Chemical manufacturing / production facility
• PPE required; exposure to noise, chemicals, and varying temperatures