Operator 1 Drumming

What You Will Do
Operate, troubleshoot, & maintain drum & IBC (tote) filling stations, belt driven conveyor systems, industrial forklifts, manual & automated equipment/instruments. Perform all work in compliance with Company standards, procedures, and regulatory requirements.

• Ensure proper selection, quality inspection, & inventory of customer supplied empty packages (drums & IBC’s).
• Safely & efficiently operate belt driven conveyor systems to load empty packages for the correct fill station.
• Ensure proper label application to empty packages (verify label matches work order, labels are error free, & applied in a presentable manner).
• Operate a 2-sided drummer filler station via an HMI (PLC) including but not limited to; physical package adjustment & observation, application of sequence numbering, and verification of fill weights.
• Operate a 2-sided tote filling station via an HMI (PLC) including but not limited to; physical package adjustment & observation, application of sequence numbering, and operation of a pneumatically driven fill lance.
• Operate an industrial forklift with various attachments such as: drum grabbers, hoppers, & slings to palletize packages and stage in warehouse locations, empty trash, and other duties as defined.
• Repackage damaged drums and totes.
• Pump liquid chemicals from drums and totes to a storage tank via a pneumatic diaphragm pump.
• Connect bulk liquid tank trailers to pipe headers via hoses.
• Operate pneumatic, manual, and motorized valves to direct proper flow paths of liquid chemicals, nitrogen, steam, and utility water.
• Accurately & properly fill out various forms of documentation daily including but not limited to; inspection sheets, work orders, JHA’s, and offloading checklists.
• Maintain customer requirements for quality control.
• Perform minor maintenance activities including but not limited to; hose replacements, fitting replacement & upkeep, use of power tools, small valve replacements, and filter changes.
• Communicate and work with others to accomplish work tasks.
• Problem solve and troubleshoot as issues arise.
• Properly use PPE (Proper Protective Equipment).
• Perform daily housekeeping as needed.
• Other duties as directed or required.

What You Need

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Possession of or ability to get and maintain a TWIC card

• Valid driver’s license

• Reliable transportation

• Ability to wear respiratory protection

• Team building skills

• Ability to lift up to 50lbs

• Ability to work in temperature extremes

• Good safety record

• Possess a professional/representative appearance and behavior

• 1-2 years of relevant experience in one of the following areas:

• Warehouse environment

• Tank terminal

• Truck/Rail loading

• Process or pipeline

• Forklift experience

• Mechanical/Instrumentation experience

• Other relevant experience considered at time of application

Why Join Kinder Morgan
Kinder Morgan is a large energy infrastructure company operating in North America. Access to reliable, affordable energy is a critical component for improving lives around the world. We are committed to providing energy transportation and storage services in a safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible manner for the benefit of the people, communities, and businesses we serve.

Kinder Morgan provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, gender (including gender identity and expression), sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, family status, status as an individual authorized to work in the U.S., or any other status protected by law.

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