Ronald Shanahan

Duties Included, Loading and Unloading Chemicals into tanker trucks.

• At all times, follows proper procedures for the loading or onloading of chemicals.

• Uses requisite Personal Protective Equipment at all appropriate times.

• Pumps liquid chemicals, liquid petroleum products, and other liquids into or from tank cars, trucks,

or barges.

• Verifies tank car numbers with loading instructions for making sure accurate placement of cars by crew.

• Connects ground cable to carry off static electricity.

• Removes and/or replaces dome caps, using wrenches or other appropriate tool(s).

• Inspects interior for cleanliness and exterior for leaks and/or damage.

• Maintained a safe working environment by enforcing strict adherence to safety guidelines and protocols.
• Operated various types of machinery, demonstrating versatility and adaptability in diverse work environments.
• Maintained knowledge of industry policies and procedures to set up and operate equipment safely.
• Worked outside in all weather conditions.

• Swings loading spout over dome turns valve to admit liquids to tank.

• Lowers gauge rod into tank or reads meter to verify specified volume of liquids loaded.

• Lowers sample bottle into tank for laboratory testing.

• Seals outlet valves on car.

• When unloading cars, connects hose to outlet plugs on cars attaches special dome, using wrenches.

• Starts pumps or turns valves to admit compressed air into tank carforce liquids into storage tanks.

• May test sample for specific gravity, using hydrometer, and record reading on loading slip.

• May clean interior of tank cars or tank trucks, using mechanical spray nozzle.

• May inspect rupture disc, vacuum relief valve, rubber gaskets on valve cover plates, and replace

defective parts using wrenches.

• May pump nitrogen or compressed air into car to test for leaks.

• Transported inventory items to appropriate locations.
• Packed items into appropriate containers for shipment.
• Maintained a safe work environment by following proper safety protocols and conducting regular inspections.
• Kept storage areas organized, clean, and secure to fully protect company assets.
• Increased productivity, utilizing forklifts and other material handling equipment effectively.
• Operated forklifts and pallet jacks to transfer large products from one area of warehouse to another, allowing for easier accessibility.
• Prevented product damage by carefully loading and unloading materials using appropriate equipment.
• Alerted supervisors and coworkers of hazards and other issues for quick resolutions.