Chemical Operative

Flexsource is currently recruiting a Chemical Operative for our Client based  in Foynes

Main Duties 

• Unloading/transfer of bulk chemical shipments at Foynes dock to storage tanks/warehouse

• Filling/loading of chemicals into tankers/trucks for transport to parent company in Shannon and/or 

directly to customers

• Forklift driving/shunting 

• Operating track machinery as well as loading shovel as required

• Use of other machinery: Teleporter/MEWP

• Use of pumps, valves, compressors, batch controllers, etc. for liquid transfer

• Communication with ships, hauliers and parent company

• Directly involved with the offloading of material through our shipping partners, which will include 

occasionally working unsociable hours 

Essential Criteria:

• Leaving Certificate or equivalent qualification

• Experienced General Operator

• Forklift Driver: Forklift Licence

• Experience of use of other machinery would be an advantage (e.g. Teleporter/ MEWP/Shunter)

• Familiar with the handling of Corrosive Chemicals

• Chemical Awareness Training

• Experience of using personal protective equipment

• Familiar with the use of pumps, valves, compressors, batch controllers, etc. for liquid transfer

• Manual handling training and practical experience of manual operations

• Computer Literate, with the use of software packages such as Word, Excel

Pay Rate €15.52