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Biodiesel Operator, Loader

Hoquiam, Washington

R000065187

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Biodiesel Operator, Loader

Hoquiam, Washington

R000065187

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Chevron is accepting online applications for the Biodiesel Operator, Loader position through August 20th, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. (Pacific Time).


The purpose of this position is to ensure that quality product is shipped from and received into the facility in the most efficient manner.

Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

  • Responsible for verifying product quality before the product leaves and reaches the customer

  • Maintain a BQ-9000-compliant shipping and receiving system complete with appropriate documentation and work instructions

  • Plan and schedule biodiesel load-out functions to meet customer demands in the most efficient manner while maintaining product quality

  • Inventory and purchase products as needed

  • Monitor and continually improve quality control in all aspects of biodiesel plant shipping and receiving operations

  • Acquire, label and store retained product samples

  • Visually inspect retained samples for product quality before releasing the shipment

  • Inspect and test the quality of incoming raw material shipments prior to their release for use in the plant; follow established testing procedures and accurately report the results.

  • Perform load-out functions and train plant operators on safe performance of load-out functions including:

  •    Preparing railcars and trucks for shipment (chocking and grounding)

  • Safely loading product for shipment into railcars and trucks

  • Inspecting product for quality indicators while loading

  • Sample loaded product as necessary for retention and quality purposes

  •   For each shipped, received, or produced item, fill out the appropriate paperwork to ensure correct inventories are maintained and forward said paperwork to required parties while keeping copies of the paperwork for on-site filing

  • ​ Perform general facility maintenance and housekeeping at the load-out facilities

  • Help to verify load-out instrumentation to ensure its proper function

  • Generate daily shipment reports

  • Follow all safety regulations for any work area, and encourage others to do the same

  • Follow all safety guidelines regulated by REG, OSHA, or other regulatory agencies

  • Assist with manufacturing, packaging, and load-out of specialty oil products

  • Perform other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications:

  • High school education or equivalent.

  • 5 years' experience in load-out operations. Several years of experience in shipping and receiving.

  • Basic computer skills, accounting skills, good written and oral communication, and organizational skills. Forklift Operator Certificate.

  • Ability to operate plant computer systems

  • Ability to operate a forklift, pallet jack, pallet wrapper, and rail switches

  • Working knowledge of soy oil and biodiesel processing as well as BQ-9000 requirements

  • Knowledge of arithmetic and its application

  • Ability to distinguish colors

  • Ability to communicate both orally and in writing

  • Ability to work independently, or as part of a team

  • Ability to organize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously to meet deadlines

  • Be available for work and overtime as required

  • Provide personal contact information to customers on an as-needed basis for official business purposes

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Ability to operate forklift, boom lift, pallet jack, and rail switches

  • Working knowledge of soy, cottonseed, rapeseed oil and biodiesel processing as well as BQ-9000 requirements

  • Tank gauging/Inventory reconciliation

  • Tank sampling

  • Truck and Rail loading/offloading

  • Over the water vessel transfers operations

Physical Considerations:
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This job requires mental alertness at all times to assure safety and accuracy in all functions. There is stress related to meeting production deadlines.

Standing Continuous (67% to 100%)

Sitting Occasional (1% to 33%)

Walking Continuous (67% to 100%)

Bending/Stooping Occasional (1% to 33%)

Reaching above the shoulders Frequent (34% to 66%)

Kneeling Occasional (1% to 33%)

Pushing/Pulling Frequent (34% to 66%)

Climbing Occasional (1% to 33%)

Weight carried, lifted, or moved – 1-100 lbs. unassisted (frequent) – 100-250 lbs. assisted. Maneuver of up to 600 lbs. with handcart

Repetitive hand movements consist of firm grasping with the right and/or left hand. Fine manipulation – (computer).

This job also requires the following: working at heights, being around moving machinery and vehicles, driving automotive equipment, and wearing personal protective equipment (respiratory protective equipment, mask, face shield, hard hat, gloves, acid/base resistant clothing, ability to lift at least 40lbs. Goggles, safety glasses, earplugs, etc.) and ability to tolerate extended period of physical effort.

Exposures:

Exposures may include methanol, sodium methylate, soybean oil, hydrochloric acid, citric acid caustic soda, methyl esters, fatty acid, glycerin, surfactants, dyes, scents, dust, water, dirt, weather, temperature extremes, and medium to high noise levels.

Work Environment:
This position requires some flexibility in working hours to assure effective product shipment. The employee will have the ability to move freely throughout the facilities in order to direct and conduct a variety of activities. The employee will be subject to continuous exposure to marked changes in temperature, humidity, soybean meal, oil, dust, and high noise levels. This position requires frequent exposure to chemicals and hazardous materials.

Loader position tasks are 95-100% outdoors. We do have shacks for temporary shelter at all loadout stations.

In Aberdeen, the summers are comfortable and partly cloudy, and the winters are very cold, wet, and overcast. Over the course of the year, the temperature typically varies from 37°F to 70°F and is rarely below 28°F or above 79°F.

Aberdeen, Washington gets 76 inches of rain, on average, per year. (149 days per year) The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Aberdeen averages 1 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 127 sunny days per year in Aberdeen. The US average is 205 sunny days. Aberdeen gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 193 days per year. Precipitation is rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground. For precipitation to be counted you must get at least .01 inches on the ground to measure.

This position requires rotation of day and night shifts. 10-12 hours per shift.

IMPORTANT NOTE:

As part of the application process, you will be required to take an assessment that measures aptitude and work styles. We recommend you allow approx. 45 minutes to complete the assessment in one sitting. If you need to exit, your progress will be saved. 

You will be immediately directed to the testing portal upon submittal of your application, at which point you will have 72 hours (about 3 days) to complete the online assessment.  

Once complete, your assessment score will be valid for 180 days. Should you re-apply for another Job Requisition within this timeframe that includes the Operations Assessment, you will be required to complete the application process and then click on the assessment link. This will resubmit your previous results.

Relocation Options: 

Relocation maybeconsidered.

 International Considerations:
Expatriate assignmentswill not beconsidered

Regulatory Disclosure for US Positions:

  • The compensation and reference to benefits for this role is listed on this posting in compliance with applicable law.

  • Please note that the compensation and benefits listed below are only applicable for U.S. payroll offers.

  • The anticipated salary range for this position is $25.99. The selected candidate’s compensation will be determined based on their skills, experience, and qualifications.

  • Chevron offers competitive compensation and benefits programs which includes, but is not limited to, variable pay, health care coverage, retirement plan, protection coverage, time off and leave programs, training and development opportunities and a range of allowances connected to specific work situations.

  • Details are available at http://hr2.chevron.com/.

U.S. Regulatory notice:

Chevron is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin or ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, medical condition, reproductive health decision-making, military or veteran status, political preference, marital status, citizenship, genetic information or other characteristics protected by applicable law.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation, please email us at emplymnt@chevron.com.

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