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AES Drilling Fluids LLC

Bulk Plant Operator

Kermit, TX · On-site

$26.75/hr

This position is responsible for safely and timely unloading of bulk and liquid products from rail cars to storage vessels as well as loading products into trucks for delivery to customers. This ...

Compass Minerals

Rail / Switch Operator

Ogden, UT · On-site

Equipment Inspection - Inspects rail cars for proper loading requirements (cleanliness) and discernible car integrity before loading and unloading processes begin. * Moving Rail Cars - Works in ...

Martin Marietta

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Savannah, GA · On-site

$14 - $16.75/hr

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Keystone Rail Recovery

Rail Cutter

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Bulk Plant Operator

AES Drilling Fluids LLC

Kermit, TX • On-site

$26.75/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 13 days ago

Job description

Job Type
Full-time
Description
AES Drilling Fluids is seeking a Bulk Plant Operator in Kermit, TX. At AES Drilling Fluids we offer great benefits, competitive salary, paid overtime, opportunity for bonuses and a stable work environment with advancement opportunities. We seek local candidates that want to build a career and join our great culture!
This position is responsible for safely and timely unloading of bulk and liquid products from rail cars to storage vessels as well as loading products into trucks for delivery to customers. This position works a 14/7 schedule, 12 hour shifts and rotates days and nights.
(hourly starting pay $26.75 plus overtime + bonuses)
Fantastic benefits!
  • Employer paid medical and life insurance
  • Optional dental / vision / dependent
  • Paid Time off / generous holidays
  • Quarterly Bonus
  • 401K (6% match)
  • Many other benefits

WORK LOCATION: Kermit, TX
RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Performs the safe and timely unloading daily of bulk dry products and liquid products from rail cars to storage vessels within the facility.
  • Operates or learns to operate all transloading equipment, performs work safely and productively.
  • Loads bulk trucks from top loading silos and loads liquid bulk trucks from storage tanks.
  • Performs general maintenance and upkeep on equipment and blowers.
  • Responsible for maintaining safe and clean work environment by performing housekeeping and clean up on waste or spilled product complying with all Company procedures, rules, and regulations.
  • Keeps accurate and orderly records of all products received and disbursed per company requirements.
  • Contributes to team effort by maintaining ongoing communications with office, management, and fellow personnel.
  • Performs all duties safely in accordance with Company procedures and applicable safety requirements.
  • Performs all other duties as assigned by the Warehouse and/or Assistant Warehouse Manager.

Requirements
  • High school diploma or GED.
  • Forklift operator certification or ability to obtain same is preferred.
  • Some experience unloading rail cars with bulk dry material or liquid products is preferred but not required.
  • Ability to assist with office duties (including computer and telephone skills), as needed, is a plus.
  • Ability to pass a pre-employment physical fitness test and drug screen.

WORKING CONDITIONS:
  • Will work in a bulk plant open air environment, with regular exposure to drilling fluids products, (including crude oils, gases, acids, and other oilfield chemicals), occasionally, in confined spaces; and to heat, humidity, inclement weather, and noise.
  • Willingness to work additional hours during the week and/or weekend.
  • Flexibility to work overnights every other month or as required.
  • Overtime will be required to meet project deadlines.

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