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Shipping Operator

Colonial Chemical

South Pittsburg, TN 37380 • 9/16/2026

Job Description

Job Description

Shipping Operator

Position Type: Hourly, Non-Exempt

Hours: 9:00AM to 5:30PM Eastern Time Monday through Friday, with possible overtime necessary.

Reports to: Shipping Manager

Duties/Responsibilities:
  • Pulls material from inventory to prepare for outgoing shipment.
  • Palletizes and wraps outgoing shipments.
  • Apply/remove product labels as needed.
  • Verifies and records all items loaded for shipments.
  • Carefully and accurately maintains shipping records.
  • Notifies supervisor of major discrepancies, over-shipments, or substitutions.
  • Maintaining a clean, safe, and orderly work area.
Required Skills/Abilities:
  • Ability to work independently in a warehouse environment to pull correct inventory to ship.
  • Basic understanding of railway, dock, and warehouse procedures.
  • Good organizational skills and attention to detail.
Education and Experience:
  • High school diploma or equivalent required.
  • At least one year of manufacturing or chemical plant experience preferred.
Physical Requirements:
  • Must be able to traverse distribution warehouse and access a variety of storage spaces and shelving units by stretching, squatting, and reaching.
  • Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at a time.
  • Must be able to work in a variety of weather conditions and temperatures in the warehouse and on the loading dock.

Colonial Chemical Inc., a leading manufacturer and supplier of specialty surfactants, offering products specifically used for personal care products, household and industrial products, metalworking products and industrial lubricants. Colonial Chemical, Inc, is a forerunner within the chemical industry in research, development and production of chemicals that are environmentally safe and derived from all-natural and renewable ingredients. Colonial Chemical is seeking a Shipping Operator for it's warehouse. Must demonstrate ability to safely operate a fork truck and ability to coordinate work production for the warehouse. Must be able to safely and efficiently load and unload full truckload shipments and containers.

Requirements

  • High school Diploma or equivalent


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