Loading Operator - Lolita Packaging

Company Overview for Formosa Plastics Corporation, U.S.A.

Founded in 1978, Formosa Plastics Corporation, U.S.A. (Formosa Plastics) is a growing, vertically-integrated supplier of plastic resins and petrochemicals. With annual revenues of more than $5 billion, we employ over 2,800 people who operate 20 production units in six business divisions - Olefins, Polyolefins, Vinyl, Specialty Polyvinyl Chloride, Chlor-Alkali, and Oil & Gas.

Formosa Plastics offers a full line of polyvinyl chloride, polyethylene and polypropylene resins, caustic soda and other petrochemicals that deliver the consistency, performance and quality that customers demand. We market our polypropylene and polyethylene resins under the Formolene® tradename; we market our suspension PVC and specialty (dispersion) PVC resins under the Formolon® tradename. We also produce and sell caustic soda, ethylene dichloride, commercial bleach and hydrochloric acid.

We are committed to supplying the highest quality products and services to our customers, providing a safe and healthy workplace for our employees and contributing to the quality of life in the communities where we operate. This commitment is made possible through our dedicated people, consistent products, continued protection of the environment and ongoing investments in new product development, quality control systems and safe, modern and energy-efficient production facilities.

Formosa Plastics is a privately held company headquartered in Livingston, New Jersey. Our core business, producing plastic resins and petrochemicals, takes place at three wholly-owned chemical manufacturing subsidiaries located in Delaware City, Delaware, Baton Rouge, Louisiana and Point Comfort, Texas.

I.    POSITION OBJECTIVE 

To safely and efficiently lead packaging, bulk loading, truck loading, and rail operations while ensuring compliance with company policies, ISO standards, environmental health and safety regulations, and operational procedures. Responsible for supporting production goals through leadership, equipment oversight, safety auditing, incident reporting, employee training, and maintaining a safe, compliant, and productive work environment.

II.    MAJOR AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY 

• Will act as Step Up Supervisor when the Supervisor is on vacation
• Hazardous Energy Control PIC for Permitting Rail and Packaging Warehouse
• Relieve Shift properly
• Complete Monthly Inspections
• Perform Safety Audits of all Personnel at Rail Switching, Packaging, and Truck Loading
• Initiate Incident Reports and Reporting to Safety of Incidents
• Inspect equipment and initiate Work Orders for repairs
• Utilize the Call Out List when employees call
• Verify Production for all areas
• Handle resample request from the lab.
• Complete sales return documentation
• Verify that all shift inspections are being performed
• Verify that all THM Policies and Procedures are being performed
• Operator will be required to be knowledgeable in all duties performed by a Packaging/Bulk Loading/Truck Loading/Rail Operations Operator.
• Maintain log book
• Abide by the Quality Policy in regards to ISO 9000 and will abide by the Environmental, Health and Safety requirements as they pertain to ISO 14001.
• Adhere/Implement/educate/train and adhere to all company policies and procedures including but not limited to, ISO, personnel, quality, environmental, health, safety,Federal and State laws, regulatory and company requirements.
• Comply with NTG (Nothing Touching the Ground) requirements. Including daily audits.
• Be active in Operation Clean Sweep, and ensure employees are aware of and accountable for pellet loss prevention, containment, cleanup and disposal.
• Work outside normal shift hours as needed.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
• Other duties as assigned

III.    QUALIFICATIONS

• Education
  • High School diploma or equivalent
  • Valid Driver’s License
  • 3-5 years Packaging, Bulk Loading, Truck Loading, Rail Operations experience preferred, but not required.
• Previous Related Experience Required 
  • 3-5 years Packaging/Bulk Loading/Truck Loading /Rail Operations experience preferred but not required; High School graduate or equivalent; Current, State-issued Driver’s License
• Technical Skills Required to Perform This Job
  • Knowledge of bulk loading, packaging systems, rail switching coordination, and safe material transfer procedures.
  • Experience with Hazardous Energy Control (Lockout/Tagout), OSHA standards, ISO 9000/14001 compliance, safety audits, and incident reporting.
  • Skilled in operating forklifts, locomotives, packaging equipment, and initiating maintenance work orders through equipment inspections and troubleshooting.
  • Ability to verify production activities, maintain operational logbooks, complete inspections, manage compliance documentation, and support quality assurance processes.
  • Self-motivated, curious and eager to learn.
  • Willingness to take over areas of responsibilities.

Check Out Our Benefits

Health Coverage and Perks

Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance plans

Flexible spending accounts for health, dependent care  

Short-term Disability 

Long-term Disability 

Group Term Life, Dependent and
Supplemental Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement 
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Work/Life Balance

10 Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off for a balanced life
(Vacation, Sick and Personal Time) 

FlexTime Available 

 Competitive Compensation

Competitive salary, incentive/bonus, 401(k) plan with company match, 
Cash Balance, Pension Plan