Occidental Petroleum Corporation

Description

Contribute. Grow. Lead...with OxyChem. Looking for a challenge? Desire to achieve your true potential? OxyChem is a growing, action-oriented, safety driven chemical manufacturing company continually striving to be the best in the business while staying focused on environmental protection. The secret to our success has and will continue to be our people.

Occidental Chemical Corporation (OxyChem) is a leading North American manufacturer of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) resins, chlorine and caustic soda – key building blocks for a variety of indispensable products such as plastics, pharmaceuticals and water treatment chemicals. Other OxyChem products include caustic potash, chlorinated organics, sodium silicates, chlorinated isocyanurates and calcium chloride. OxyChem's market position is among the top three producers in the United States in 2024 for the principal products it manufactures and markets. Based in Dallas, Texas, the company has manufacturing facilities in the U.S., Canada and Latin America.

In a fast-paced industry that demands precision, we create a supportive workplace where the safety and well-being of our employees are paramount. We are committed to rewarding top performers, offering very competitive pay and benefits, and providing tremendous career development opportunities. We are looking for an experienced and self-motivated individual to fill the position of Storeroom Coordinator within our Chemical Manufacturing Plant located in Pedricktown, NJ.

Essential Duties

• This position is accountable for coordinating resources for the Stores Warehouse, for the stocking, receiving, handling, and delivery of material, equipment, and supplies, and for distributing parts to job locations.
• Supports the core values of the organization by maintaining a focus on safety, environmental compliance, quality, cost consciousness, reliability, and operations.
• Supports and participates in programs, methods, systems, and practices for maintaining a safe and environmentally sound work environment.
• Performs shipping and receiving duties, including unloading trucks, checking in merchandise, storing of stock items, expediting materials upon supervision or management instructions, and recording data.
• Unloads and verifies incoming material being received at the Storeroom. Documents items being received.
• Stocks and maintains inventory in shelves, bins, and on pallets.
• Inspects and accepts/rejects materials received; uses PMI (Positive Material Identification) to verify material of construction, as required, in accordance with company standards and guidelines. Tags items with results. Tabulates data from tests taken.
• Delivers freight, stock, or other materials to and from stores, loading docks, or delivery vehicles, by hand or using fork trucks, walking stackers, etc.
• Effectively uses the SAP Stores database. Must be able to enter and retrieve records, print reports, and accurately identify stock locations.
• Assists with routine inventories of warehouse stock items; adjusts for errors; investigates and reports discrepancies.
• Locates and selects materials, supplies, tools, equipment, or other articles from stock; issues stock items to technicians. Delivers products, supplies, and equipment to designated areas.
• Escorts Storeroom customers as required.
• Communicates employee concerns related to the Storeroom to appropriate supervision and management.
• Trains and qualifies to operate mobile equipment, such as forklifts, walking stackers, etc.
• Examines and inspects stock items for wear or defects and reports damage to supervisor.
• Participates in and supports training activities, and will demonstrate individual commitment to HESS and responds by demonstrating individual specific HESS responsibilities.
• Performs all work in a safe and professional manner.
• Performs safety, quality, and environmental inspections as assigned.
• Performs regular housekeeping to maintain a clean and safe work area. Complies with all safety, health, and environmental rules and regulations.
• Supports and fulfills the requirements of the plant’s ISO Quality System.
• Assists with parts and equipment staging associated with the routine maintenance process.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED. 
• Practical approach to coordinate work activities for fulfilling stocking and delivery of equipment and materials requests in a conscientious manner.
• Proven ability to do the following: read and interpret documents such as safety rules, work instructions, and procedure manuals; write reports and correspondence; add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measures.
• High level of safety & environmental awareness and commitment.
• Proficient in Microsoft applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Requires proficient use of computers and database systems, for time and data entry, as well as for accessing general plant communications. 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to read, write and speak in English.
• Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to work as part of a team.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Must be able to lift 40 lbs., climb ladders and stairs. Walking, bending, stooping is required. Must be able to wear personal protective equipment including the use of a respirator. Must be able to respond to visual and audible alarms.

Additional Desired Qualifications:

• Experience with SAP or equivalent computerized inventory management software is preferred. 
• Familiarity with the Pedricktown Industrial Complex

Occidental is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, political preference, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Recruitment Fraud

It has come to our attention various individuals and/or organizations are contacting people falsely pretending to recruit on behalf of Oxy. Please be aware that these recruiting scams and communications do not originate nor are they associated with our recruitment process.

Oxy does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruiting process. We will never: 

• Ask you to pay for applications, interviews, meetings, processing, training or for any other fees.
• Use recruiting or placement agencies that charge candidates an advance fee of any kind or
• Request personal information such as passport and bank account details at an early stage of our recruitment process.

We recommend against responding to unsolicited business propositions or offers from people you don't know. Do not disclose your personal or financial details. If you believe you have been the victim of a recruiting scam, please contact your local police department.