Company Overview for Formosa Plastics Corporation, U.S.A.
Founded in 1978, Formosa Plastics Corporation, U.S.A. (Formosa Plastics) is a growing, vertically-integrated supplier of plastic resins and petrochemicals. With annual revenues of more than $5 billion, we employ over 2,800 people who operate 20 production units in six business divisions - Olefins, Polyolefins, Vinyl, Specialty Polyvinyl Chloride, Chlor-Alkali, and Oil & Gas.
Formosa Plastics offers a full line of polyvinyl chloride, polyethylene and polypropylene resins, caustic soda and other petrochemicals that deliver the consistency, performance and quality that customers demand. We market our polypropylene and polyethylene resins under the Formolene® tradename; we market our suspension PVC and specialty (dispersion) PVC resins under the Formolon® tradename. We also produce and sell caustic soda, ethylene dichloride, commercial bleach and hydrochloric acid.
We are committed to supplying the highest quality products and services to our customers, providing a safe and healthy workplace for our employees and contributing to the quality of life in the communities where we operate. This commitment is made possible through our dedicated people, consistent products, continued protection of the environment and ongoing investments in new product development, quality control systems and safe, modern and energy-efficient production facilities.
Formosa Plastics is a privately held company headquartered in Livingston, New Jersey. Our core business, producing plastic resins and petrochemicals, takes place at three wholly-owned chemical manufacturing subsidiaries located in Delaware City, Delaware, Baton Rouge, Louisiana and Point Comfort, Texas.
I. POSITION OBJECTIVE This position exists to perform the duties of a Rail Car Loading Operator within the LDPE Department. II. MAJOR AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY 1. Relieve shift properly 2. Check silo levels 3. Inspect Loading stations 4. Inspect Hopper cars for defects 5. Operate Locomotive 6. Weigh Hopper cars 7. Perform minor Hopper car repairs 8. Switching knowledge 9. Perform Loading Operator Round Inspections 10. Perform minor repairs to loading equipment 11. Perform magnet and screen inspections 12. Maintain log book 13. Provide samples to the lab 14. Clean work area per THM 15. Adhere/Implement/educate/train and adhere to all company policies and procedures including but not limited to, ISO, personnel, quality, environmental, health, safety, Federal and State laws, regulatory and company requirements 16. Comply with NTG (Nothing Touching the Ground) requirements. Including daily audits. 17. Employee is responsible for managing hazardous and non-hazardous wastes as required by State and Federal regulations and in compliance with FPC-TX policies regarding hazardous and non-hazardous waste management. 18. Work outside normal shift hours as needed. 19. Maintain regular and reliable attendance. 20. Perform other duties as assigned. III. QUALIFICATIONS A. TECHNICAL JOB CRITERIA 1. Previous Related Experience Required 1-3 years Rail Car Loading experience preferred, but not required. Valid Drivers’ license required. 2. Technical Skills Required to Perform This Job 1. Troubleshooting-Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it. 2. Reading Comprehension-Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents. 3. Monitoring-Ability to read gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure equipment is working properly. 4. Writing-Communicating effectively in writing on work-related documents. 5. Speaking-Talking to others to convey information effectively. 6. Computer Skills-Ability to use email, excel, and other computer related software need for entering railcar information in the system. 3. Education High School diploma or equivalent required 4. Other Certification/Training Required • Will require training in Company Policies and Procedures after hire. • Current employees must meet all technical and safety training requirements for current position, as specified in the Master Training Plan
Check Out Our Benefits Health Coverage and Perks
Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
Flexible spending accounts for health, dependent care
Short-term Disability
Long-term Disability
Group Term Life, Dependent and Supplemental Life Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement Work/Life Balance
10 Paid Holidays
Paid Time Off for a balanced life (Vacation, Sick and Personal Time)
FlexTime Available
Competitive Compensation
Competitive salary, incentive/bonus, 401(k) plan with company match, Cash Balance, Pension Plan
