Transfer Operator

Job Description Industrial Transfer Operator Plastic PelletsLocation: Baytown, TXPay: $17.00 per hourSchedule: Rotating 12-hour shifts, including days, nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime as neededEmployment Type: Contract-to-HireWork Environment: Indoor and outdoor industrial facilityJob Overview Openwork is seeking a dependable Transfer Operator for an industrial plastics facility in Baytown, TX. This is a hands-on material-transfer position involving the movement of bulk plastic pellets from hopper railcars through hoses and transfer lines into storage silos or packaging systems.This is not a forklift-only or traditional warehouse position. Transfer Operators work around railcars, hoses, industrial equipment, and material-handling systems. The position requires physical strength, attention to detail, mechanical ability, and strict compliance with safety procedures.The ideal candidate has experience in industrial operations, railcar unloading, material transfer, chemical plants, plastics, manufacturing, or other physically demanding environments.Essential Responsibilities Connect and disconnect transfer hoses and related equipmentPrepare hopper railcars and transfer lines for unloadingTransfer bulk plastic pellets from railcars into silos or packaging systemsMonitor material flow, pressure, valves, hoses, and transfer equipmentOperate control panels and other material-transfer equipment as trainedVerify that the correct material is transferred to the correct silo or production lineInspect hoses, fittings, seals, and connections for damage or leaksIdentify and report spills, blockages, equipment issues, or unsafe conditionsAssist with clearing transfer lines and maintaining proper material flowComplete required transfer records, inspections, and documentationMaintain a clean and organized work area around railcars and equipmentFollow all safety, quality, environmental, and operating proceduresPerform general labor and production-support duties as assignedRequired Qualifications Previous industrial, production, material-handling, railcar, plant, or mechanical experience is strongly preferredMust be comfortable working around railcars, hoses, valves, silos, and industrial machineryAbility to lift, carry, pull, and position equipment or materials weighing approximately 55100 poundsAble to climb stairs and ladders, bend, kneel, crouch, and work at elevated heightsComfortable working indoors and outdoors in heat, cold, rain, and changing weather conditionsAble to stand and walk for extended periods during a 12-hour shiftMust be available for rotating day and night shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtimeMust be extremely punctual, dependable, and able to maintain consistent attendanceReliable transportation to the Baytown worksite is requiredAbility to read and follow safety instructions, labels, and operating proceduresBasic math skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and divisionAbility to work independently, remain alert, and follow detailed proceduresMust meet all pre-employment and site-access requirementsPreferred Experience Candidates with experience in plastic resin, petrochemical facilities, chemical plants, railcar unloading, bulk-material transfer, silo operations, hose connections, machine operation, or industrial production are strongly encouraged to apply.This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is safety-focused, mechanically inclined, physically capable, and interested in developing a long-term industrial career.To Apply: Text Amadeo Garza at (281) 643-8164, ext. 2063. Please include your full name, current location, and a brief description of your industrial, railcar, material-transfer, or mechanical experience.Company DescriptionOpenwork is a candidate-focused staffing company on a mission to bring ease, accessibility, and thoughtfulness to an industry we've held a footing in for 50+ years. We believe there's more to life than livelihood, but that finding your dream job, career, or team is a really good place to start.Company DescriptionOpenwork is a candidate-focused staffing company on a mission to bring ease, accessibility, and thoughtfulness to an industry we've held a footing in for 50+ years. We believe there's more to life than livelihood, but that finding your dream job, career, or team is a really good place to start.