Material Handler

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

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

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.