Receiving Operator

Receiving Operator

Overview

This temporary role supports a chemical plant in receiving materials from their rail yard. This role is responsible for safely offloading chemicals from railcars into tanker trucks and ensuring accurate documentation throughout the process. You’ll work hands-on with hoses, pumps, and industrial equipment in a fast‑paced plant environment while following strict safety standards.

This is a physically demanding, outdoor, heavy industrial position with 12-hour shifts on a rotating schedule over an expected duration of approximately six months. If you are interested in this position, then please apply today and an Aerotek Recruiter will reach out within 24-48 hours.

Responsibilities

• Safely offload chemicals from railcars into tanker trucks
• Connect and disconnect hoses and pumps; work on and under railcars as needed
• Monitor transfers to prevent spills, leaks, or safety issues
• Collect samples and deliver them to the lab
• Record arrival times, transfer volumes, and sample timing in Excel
• Follow all safety procedures and wear required PPE
• Remain on your feet for most of a 12‑hour shift
• Work with plant staff, drivers, and lab personnel
• Assist with basic housekeeping and equipment upkeep

Essential Skills

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, lift, and climb ladders during 12‑hour shifts
• Industrial or plant experience (outdoor/heavy industrial preferred)
• Experience with hoses, pumps, and industrial equipment
• Basic computer and Excel data entry skills
• Strong attention to detail and safety focus
• Comfort working around chemicals and industrial equipment
• TWIC card eligible or willing to obtain

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Chemical offloading or bulk transfer experience
• Chemical sampling or lab delivery experience
• Plant, terminal, or manufacturing experience
• Willingness to work a rotating 12‑hour schedule:
  • Schedule pattern: 2 days on / 1 day off / 3 days on / 1 day off
  • Day shift: 6 AM–6 PM
  • Night shift: 6 PM–6 AM
• TWIC card eligibility and willingness to complete the application process

Why Work Here?

Join a unionized operation with strong benefits and clear advancement opportunities. While this is a temporary role, high performers may be considered for permanent positions as openings occur, with internal candidates given priority. Eligible employees may access a full benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, retirement options, paid time off, and additional voluntary coverage. The company promotes from within and supports long‑term career growth in a stable industrial environment.

Work Environment

This position is based in an outdoor, heavy industrial chemical facility. You’ll work rotating 12‑hour shifts (6 AM–6 PM or 6 PM–6 AM) on a 2‑on/1‑off/3‑on/1‑off schedule. The role requires standing, walking, bending, climbing ladders, and working under railcars. You’ll handle hoses and pumps, work around tanker trucks and railcars, and use Excel for data entry. Chemical odors may be present during transfers, and required PPE must be worn at all times in this safety‑focused setting.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of East Chicago, IN.

The pay range for this position is $21.77 - $21.77/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in East Chicago,IN.

This position is anticipated to close on May 9, 2026.

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.