Material Handler
Evansville, IN, US, 47711
LyondellBasell is a leader in the global chemical industry creating solutions for everyday sustainable living. With a nearly 70-year legacy that includes a Nobel Prize in Chemistry and our proprietary MoReTec recycling technology, LYB is enabling a more sustainable future for generations to come. LYB develops high-quality and innovative products for applications ranging from sustainable transportation and food safety to clean water and quality healthcare. LYB places high priority on diversity, equity and inclusion and is Advancing Good with an emphasis on our planet, the communities where we operate and our future workforce. We're addressing the global challenges of ending plastic waste, taking climate action, and supporting a thriving society, while generating value for our customers, investors, and society.
Come Join an Inclusive Team
The position of Material Handler is responsible for operation of material handling equipment for the purpose of safe and accurate shipping, processing and receiving materials and finished products. The incumbent is responsible for tasks such as, but not limited to unloading, scanning, moving, staging, loading, locating, picking, relocating, and stacking materials or finished products. The incumbent documents and records various information such as quantity, availability, and condition of materials or finished products. This positions receives direction from a supervisor and may receive support from a process specialist, maintenance, and technical personnel.
A Day in the Life
• Comply with all safety requirements resulting in zero safety violations. This includes participating in all safety related activities such as safety talks, behavioral based safety observations, audits, etc.
• Stage packaging area, manually lift and load 55lbs or more of material into equipment, bag/box finished product and prepare for shipment and distribution
• Operate forklift or other machinery to transport raw materials and finished product to designated areas
• Raw material management including organizing, handling, weighing and measuring
• Follows standard operating and LOTO procedures for all assigned tasks
• Ensure warehouse is organized for efficient and logical flow
• Review documents and record information; verify quantity, availability and condition of materials or products
• Perform routine QC checks by inspecting materials and finished products for damage and checking documents/labels to ensure accuracy
• Performs equipment maintenance tasks (PM’S, troubleshoot, repair, etc.), where applicable.
• Maintain a clean work environment ensuring that there are no pellets or debris on the floor or machines and all tools and equipment are in the proper location and storage units
** Must submit to pre-employment screening including: employment history verification, background check, physical and drug screening.
SCHEDULE: 7pm - 7.15am, 2 days on 2 days off, every other weekend.
You Bring This Value
• Minimum 6 months previous experience in warehouse or forklift operation position
• Availability to work overtime or weekends on short notice as needed
• Must possess a High School Diploma or G.E.D. at time of application
• Must be able to read and interpret documents, write routine correspondence, and speak the English language to effectively communicate with supervisors and other team members
• Basic mathematics and computer skills; SAP experience preferred
• Properly follow written and verbal operating and LOTO procedures
• Ability to work proactively and support other personnel and departments.
• Ability to multitask and work both independently as well as contribute to teamwork
• Maintain excellent attendance habits
• Stand on feet up to 12 hours
• Ability to perform without reasonable accommodation: walking, climbing, bending, kneeling, twisting, and lifting a minimum 55 lbs. or more
• Willing and able to comply with respiratory fit testing
• Must be able to work in varied indoor and outdoor conditions which may include: heat, cold, dust, strong odors, and loud noises with the use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including long pants, long sleeves, steel-toed boots, gloves, hard hat, safety goggles, earplugs, and a respirator are required to be worn
What We Offer
Why LyondellBasell?
- 🛡️ Safety First: We’re a safety-driven organization where your well-being is our top priority.
- 🚀 Grow With Us: We’re passionate about your personal and professional development. Many of our Supervisors and Managers began their journey at the plant level—your growth is our success!
- 💡 Innovate Together: Collaborate with a dynamic team to create smart, forward-thinking solutions that make a real impact.
Great compensation package:
- Starting your journey with us at $23.06/hour + $1.50 Differential, with rapid progression to the next pay bracket and ability to move up four levels within operations —your hard work pays off quickly!
- Progressive pay increases and on the job training
- Dental, Vision and Employee Assistance Program
- 401(k) Plan with Company Match of 6%
- Retirement (Pension) Plan
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Life, AD&D and LTD Insurance
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Vacation and Holidays
- Educational Assistance
Competencies
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LyondellBasell is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. The US EEO is the Law poster is available here.
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Nearest Major Market: Evansville