Material Handler
Position Summary
Under the direction of the Reaction Supervisor, the Material Handler will help to organize storage areas and maintain inventory. The Material handler will also assist operators with daily tasks to ensure no stops in daily production. The day-to-day tasks of a material handler may vary depending on the processes scheduled for that day. The Material Handler's main task is to:
Job Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Move products in and around the warehouse with forklift
Driving the yard mule around the plant when necessary
Load and unload packages
Organize reaction raw materials in the most efficient way using forklifts
Receive and check incoming scale tickets
Sample Raw materials from drums, totes, and ISO containers
Change filters and run multiple filtration processes
Load waste into ISOs from tanks, totes, and drums
Pull material for operators to run processes
Document orders, materials, and any stock movements
Be able to hook up and disconnect any trailer or railcar for unloading/drumming
Must have thorough knowledge of all ISO production procedures and TCT Safety rules
Perform plant cleanup standards tasks during and at the end of an operation or workday
Properly label flush and partial drums
Must be able to identify and secure all outside manifold lines
Service the filter pots and record data
Be able to interpret and follow special instruction per receiving report
Must be able to identify damaged drums before applying labels and or/stenciling
Verify the correct product name, code, and lot number to be drummed per the Production Run
Knows how to properly load containers to standardize drums and totes in a safe efficient manner
Knowledge of spill prevention and clean up control
Exhibits and practices the Third Coast Way fundamental behaviors
Knowledge and Skills:
High School Graduate or GED desired but not required.
Work Experience:
Proven experience as a Material Handler, 1 to 5 years of experience working in a Warehouse setting or similar position.
Experience in using warehouse equipment (e.g., forklifts, yard mule, scissor lift).
Skills and Competencies:
Have full understanding of all Third Coast Safety rules
Certification to ride forklift truck
Must be able to work well in a team
Ability to read, write and to follow instructions, and work independently with little guidance
Ability to operate computers and relevant warehouse management computer software
Willingness to work flexible hours, including overtime and weekends
Knowledge of our quality policy and objectives
Quality focused, strives for high level of accuracy and completeness
Solid basic math skills
Strong organizational skills, quality focus with ability to follow established SOPs, and GMPs
Multitasking/prioritization skills and a sense of urgency, while maintaining SQE standards
Physical Requirements
While performing the duties of this job, the team member is regularly required to use their hands to handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, talk, and hear.
The team member frequently is required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, and crouch.
The team member is occasionally required to sit.
The team member must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift 25 pounds and occasionally move or manipulate drums weighing between 200400 pounds.
About Third Coast
Join the Team Behind the Industry’s Leading Chemical Service Provider. At Third Coast, we proudly stand as the premier chemical service company of choice, delivering unparalleled expertise and innovation to the chemical industry. What sets us apart is our unique portfolio of specialized services, including Reaction Chemistry, Toll Processing, Chemical Logistics, Terminaling, Blending, and Packaging. Our state-of-the-art facility is strategically located in Pearland, Texas—just two miles south of Beltway 8 and a short drive from Hobby Airport. Situated in the heart of the nation’s largest petrochemical hub and adjacent to the major ocean shipping facilities of the U.S. Gulf Coast, we are perfectly positioned to meet the dynamic needs of our industry and clients. When you join Third Coast, you become part of a team that is not just shaping the future of the chemical industry but redefining it with every project. Discover how your career can thrive with us!