Drum Handler Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Closes 12-Jul-2026 (CST) EVAL Pasadena, TX, USA Full Time

Title Material Handler Location Pasadena, TX

Who We Are:

Voted one of the Nation's Best and Brightest Companies to Work for, Kuraray America, Inc. (KAI) is a global leader in specialty chemical, fiber and resin production. With top-of-the-line research and production facilities and a vast network of supplies from around the world, Kuraray leads the industry in specialty dental, fiber, resin, and elastomer products. Kuraray America is a wholly owned subsidiary of Kuraray Company, Ltd. Based in Tokyo, Japan. Kuraray has operations in 31 countries and employees more than 11,000 employees, including over 800 in the United States.

Why Kuraray:

Kuraray is building a better tomorrow, today. Our team members are dedicated to expanding our business with committed professionals who share essential values such as integrity, excellence, teamwork and accountability.

As a part of Kuraray America, Inc., our team shares the advantages of working for the leader in specialty chemicals, resins and fibers. Our international presence and resources allow us to be a world-leading innovator in the industries we service. Yet, despite our size, our people are more than just a number. As a new team member, you can expect to earn responsibility quickly. Our commitment to our people is visible in our comprehensive benefits package. As a Kuraray team member, you will have the opportunity to enjoy competitive salaries and benefits, incentive opportunities, and an excellent work environment.

• General housekeeping to include: sweeping of chips in all process areas and buildings, emptying all trash bins in all plant areas, washing down of process areas, responding to and clean-up of any kind of material that has hit the ground, stowing away all hoses not being used in the correct locations, keeping the roadway clean of trash/chips, and assisting the technicians wherever needed.
• Weighing of all hoppers that have strand waste or dry scrap material to include keeping a detailed count that is recorded daily on the 24 hour waste score.
• Assisting production during time of upsets with diverting strand waste or chip material into hoppers, keeping drums at satellite locations labeled and moved out when full for waste handlers to pick up and putting a new labeled drum in its place.
• Keeping up with all training needs set for forth by Kuraray America Inc. before due date set forth.
• Receiving additive chemicals from Receiving and placed in chemical building in an orderly fashion, assisting with any Cat shipments that will be unloaded in freezer, empty drum shipments, and completing all paperwork for any Roll-Off deliveries of waste material that must be turned into production clerk immediately after shipment.
• Maintaining an inspection report of forklifts, keeping a detailed account to be entered into Material Handler log book, and attending all safety meeting that are held with their shift.
• Record performance of job tasks and status of process area
• Other duties as assigned

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Associates Degree or Certificate in Process Technology preferred
• 3 years of experience in the Petro-Chemical Industry and/or tank farm preferred
• Proven ability to troubleshoot process problems (on-the-job training or college education)
• Equipment troubleshooting experience preferred
• Above average mechanical and mathematical skills
• Knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions in process operations
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with team
• Ability to work a rotating shift (including overtime) and the ability to physically perform the required operations
• Knowledge of the quality/control plan's standard operational practices, methods, and materials and equipment used in chemical processing
• Ability to routinely push, pull or lift at least 50 pounds while performing normal unit operations
• Ability to climb stairs and work at heights in excess of 100 feet
• Ability to climb vertical ladders
• Candidates must have a valid driver's license.

Competencies:

• Customer Focus: Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
• Business Insight: Applying knowledge of business and the marketplace to advance the organization's goals.
• Cultivates Innovation: Creating new and better ways for the organization to be successful.
• Action Oriented: Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
• Ensures Accountability: Holding self and others accountable to meet commitments.
• Drives Results: Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances.
• Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Values Difference: Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.
• Communicates Effectively: Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
• Courage: Stepping up to address difficult issues, saying what needs to be said.
• Instills Trust: Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
• Situational Adaptability: Adapting approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations.

We offer a competitive compensation package that includes base pay and an annual incentive. This program is designed to reward individual performance and align overall rewards with corporate and team performance.

Our employees benefit from a robust healthcare package that includes wellness reimbursements, along with generous perks such as three weeks of paid time off, ten company holidays, paid parental leave, education reimbursement, and a matching 401k plan, among other offerings.

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S.

Learn more at kuraray.us.com/careers/

Kuraray America, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity/disability/protected veteran status

No third-party candidates accepted.