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Founded in 1920, Eastman is a global specialty materials company that produces a broad range of products found in items people use every day. With the purpose of enhancing the quality of life in a material way, Eastman works with customers to deliver innovative products and solutions while maintaining a commitment to safety and sustainability. The company’s innovation-driven growth model takes advantage of world-class technology platforms, deep customer engagement, and differentiated application development to grow its leading positions in attractive end markets such as transportation, building and construction, and consumables. As a globally inclusive company, Eastman employs approximately 13,000 people around the world and serves customers in more than 100 countries. The company had 2025 revenue of approximately $8.8 billion and is headquartered in Kingsport, Tennessee, USA. For more information, visit www.eastman.com.
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Responsibilities
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Safety is our top priority at Eastman. As a loading technician, you will contribute to operational excellence by ensuring safe and reliable material transfers, DOT shipping compliance, environmental compliance, and customer satisfaction. Â Loading technicians are responsible for safely loading tank trucks, railcars, and ISO containers. Communication and teamwork are essential, as is the ability to take initiative and act with integrity.
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This position directly reports to the Team Manager. Â This role follows a day shift, rotating schedule that includes required weekends. Individuals in this role will be required to work overtime on some off days.
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Duties include, but are not limited to:
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- Maintain a continuous focus on safe work practices and optimal plant performance for assigned areaÂ
- Safely operate loading equipment, including pumps, totalizer meters, and other plant equipment within safe operating ranges using proper PPEÂ
- Monitor tank levels, displays, and instrumentation; safely and quickly respond to issuesÂ
- Ability to handle stressful situations and react promptly and safelyÂ
- Safely start up, shut down, and adjust operations processes  Â
- Climb ladders to access equipment and vesselsÂ
- Draw product samples for lab testingÂ
- Reject trucks if requirements dictate
- Perform minor maintenance work on equipmentÂ
- Initiate work permits Â
- Active participation and compliance with the site Total Safety ProcessÂ
- Participation on the site fire crew and the site rescue crew, if neededÂ
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Qualifications
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- Associate’s degree or certification in Process Technology or Advanced Manufacturing (or related field) OR high school diploma or GED with 3+ years of experience in an industrial/manufacturing role
- Valid driver’s license required
- Must be able to complete the training program requirements and pass the required testingÂ
- Must be able to complete trackmobile railcar mover and groundman railcar switching trainingÂ
- Basic computer skills required. SAP experience is a plus.
- Must have a Zero-Incident safety mindset
- Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to troubleshoot equipmentÂ
- Experience with CFR.49 is a plusÂ
- Must have a positive attitude and be a team playerÂ
- Good oral and written communication skills. Must be a strong listener with the ability to follow instructions.Â
Physical RequirementsÂ
- Must be able to wear all required PPE, including flame-retardant clothing, chemical splash suit, and full-faced respiratorÂ
- Willing to work outdoors in less than ideal weather conditionsÂ
- Ability to climb ladders and work at heights above 100 ft. with appropriate safety equipmentÂ
- Ability to squat, bend, reach, and enter confined spaces
- Must be able to lift heavy items, occasionally up to 50 poundsÂ
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Eastman is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a highly engaged workforce, where everyone can contribute to their fullest potential each day.
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