Reagent Chemical & Research, LLC. (Reagent) is the leading US marketer of hydrochloric acid with terminals across the US, as well as truck and rail fleets. Employment with Reagent Chemical offers opportunities for professional growth, a competitive salary package, 401K with matching, profit sharing, 15 days PTO, 10 paid holidays and a comprehensive health benefits package, which includes medical, dental, and vision.
Reagent is looking to fill multiple full time positions for rubber liners who will report to the Facility Manager at Reagent’s Railcar Shop located in Houston, TX “Channelview area”. This shift will start around 3 p.m. and require 8-12 hours shifts, depending on the workload. Below are the details and scope of the position.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
This position will work closely with others in the railcar rubber-lining department being trained to become a Rubber Liner. The entry level position “Trainee” will:
- Blast and apply adhesives to the interior of railcars,
- Blast and apply adhesives to fittings,
- Disassemble and clean railcars and other various tasks that need to be performed.
As the Trainee masters the entry level responsibilities there is an expectation they move to a higher level and continue being trained to become a Rubber Liner. When employees are promoted to higher levels of the craft they will receive merit increases. Job responsibilities of higher levels of the Rubber Liner position include, but are not limited to, assembly, disassembly and leak testing of railcar service equipment, cutting rubber, inspection, lining application and maintenance of rubber lined railcars and railcar service equipment fittings.
Work performed on railcars must comply with federal regulatory and industry requirements as well as company procedures & requirements. A Reagent Rubber Liner, entry level/trainee or experienced Rubber Liner, is expected to have the mechanical aptitude and experience to learn, follow instructions and procedures and perform the responsibilities described.
Skills:
- Must be able to work in confined spaces.
- Must be able to work using supplied fresh air.
- Must be able to read and follow written procedures, drawings and diagrams.
- Must be able to do continuous manual labor.
- Must be able to lift up to 75 lbs
- Ability to work quickly and accurately with attention to detail.
- Ability to reprioritize based on current dynamics.
- Communication – Strong interpersonal skills to build rapport; ability to proactively seek solutions using diplomacy and tact, ability to collaborate and cooperate with others.
- Decision-making, which demonstrates sound judgment.
- On the job training will be provided.
Work Schedule:
This job is for 40 hours per week working nights and will require overtime at times.
Education / Experience:
- High school education or general education (GED)
- Experience rubber lining, sand blasting, painting, or in the rail industry, or related field, is highly desired
Reagent is a drug-free work place and performs both pre-hire testing and testing during employment.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Work Location: In person