Stepan Company

Material Handler

Stepan Company  •  Wilmington, NC (Onsite)  •  1 hour ago
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Job Description

The Wilmington, NC site currently has an opening for a Material Handling Operator. This position reports directly to the Production Superintendent. The successful candidate will have prior experience in locomotive operations and railcar loading and unloading. This role is scheduled on 8‑hour day shifts, five days per week, with some weekend overtime required. Candidates must also have the flexibility to adjust their work schedule as needed to support business needs.

Job Responsibilities and Expectations:

  • Operate locomotive safely through high traffic areas multiple times daily.
  • Create blended products accurately from recipes to mee customer orders. Loading rail cars / tank trucks with polyol per site procedures.
  • Maintain railcar inventory, organize, weigh, and separate between 11 different product railcars, loaded or empty.
  • Inspect track and switches daily and notify supervision on any issues that need addressing.
  • Offloading raw material from rail cars / tanks trucks.

Qualifications

Required Skills:

  • High school diploma or GED
  • Valid driver’s license
  • Experience in industrial utilities or chemical manufacturing operations
  • Experience troubleshooting / applying mechanical skills for minor repairs on process equipment

Preferred Skills:

  • 2-year minimum experience in industrial utilities or chemical manufacturing
  • Fork-lift certified and Lull certification
  • Chemical material handling experience
  • Experience moving and spotting railcars
  • SAP experience

Education

  • High school diploma or GED

Established in 1932, Stepan Company is a major manufacturer of basic and intermediate chemicals including surfactants, polymers, as well as specialty ingredients that go into consumer, household, and institutional products such as laundry detergents, shampoos, and surface cleaners. Stepan Company currently has 19 global manufacturing locations and over 2,400 employees. We have a strong record of growth. Our growth allows us to provide meaningful career opportunities and stability to our team members. We have big goals at Stepan and know every team member will be crucial to achieving our objectives. Regardless of function, we are looking for team members who bring with them a growth mindset, an entrepreneurial spirit, and the ability to thrive in an evolving environment.

We celebrate diversity at Stepan and are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive environment. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, disability, age, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

Stepan Company

About Stepan Company

Stepan Company's vision is to create innovative solutions for a cleaner, healthier, more energy efficient world. We want to accomplish that vision by partnering with you. As a publicly-traded, international manufacturer of specialty and intermediate chemical products, we collaborate with our customers to bring high-quality products that drive growth in the consumer space and functional markets such as construction, oilfield, agriculture, paints and coatings.

Since 1932, Stepan continues to be a mainstay in the industry, committed to developing sustainable practices and products that reflect our core values: responsibility, integrity and innovation. By always putting you – the customer – first, we bring continuous improvement to the chemical industry and our global community.

Stepan is headquartered in the Greater Chicagoland area (Northfield, IL). We provide timely customer support anywhere in the world by utilizing state-of-the-art manufacturing, and research and development facilities, along with a robust distribution network throughout North and South America, Europe and Asia.

Industry
Chemicals & Materials
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Northbrook, Illinois
Year Founded
1932
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