Chemical Operator

About the role

Brenntag is hiring a Chemical Operator in Perth for a diverse on-site role covering stock handling, forklift driving, mixing, blending, filling and other operations as assigned by the supervisor in charge. The work involves the safe handling, filling and storage of chemical products in compliance with legislation and operational requirements.

Key responsibilities

• Pick and check vehicle loads against customer orders and build loads manually or with forklifted pallets
• Load vehicles of supplies safely and dispatch them according to operational procedures
• Contribute to the safe and efficient running of the yard and warehouse
• Carry out manual handling yard duties and chemical filling, using automated filling stations with full protective suits and PPE provided
• Load and unload IDN trailers and put them away in the warehouse
• Carry out tanker offloads into bulk tanks or IBCs
• Undertake reasonable additional tasks assigned by the line manager within the holder's skills

Required profile

• FLT licence (essential)
• Experience in a distribution environment (essential)
• Experience with chemicals desirable
• First aid certificate desirable

Required skills

• Manual handling (essential)
• Forklift truck operation (essential)
• Basic computer skills desirable
• BRC/FEMAS awareness desirable

What we offer

• Shift pattern: 9am-6pm Monday to Thursday, 7.30am-4.30pm Friday
• Annual company performance bonus
• Company pension auto-enrolment with company contribution
• 28 days holiday per year plus bank holidays
• Private medical insurance at a corporate rate
• Life assurance scheme and death-in-service cover (5x after 12 months)
• Employee assistance programme, holiday buy and sell after 12 months, health and wellbeing initiatives
• Cycle to work scheme, corporate-rate gym membership and high street discounts
• Training and development opportunities and free on-site parking