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Shuttle/Warehouse Operator (3rd Shift)

Brenntag · Wauwatosa, WI · Full time

Posted Aug 27, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

This is third shift, 10 p.m. to 6:30 a.m., Sunday night through Friday morning. How have you handled overnight work before?

What they are checking: Whether they can stay reliable and alert on a permanent night schedule, which many people underestimate.

Tell me about a time you noticed a safety problem and spoke up.

What they are checking: Whether they put safety ahead of speed, which matters greatly in a chemical warehouse.

How do you keep yourself productive on a quiet night shift with little supervision?

What they are checking: Self-motivation and dependability when no manager is watching.

What would you do

You may be outside a lot in Wisconsin winters. How do you stay safe working outdoors in extreme cold at night?

What they are checking: Realistic expectations about the outdoor conditions the posting describes and how they prepare for them.

You find a leaking container while unloading a trailer. What do you do?

What they are checking: Following spill procedures, protecting yourself and reporting quickly instead of improvising.

About the work

The role needs a Class A or B CDL with tanker and Hazmat endorsements. Tell me about your experience using them.

What they are checking: Whether their endorsements come with real experience moving tankers and hazardous chemicals safely.

How would you safely move a full 55-gallon drum that weighs several hundred pounds?

What they are checking: Knowledge of drum handling tools and body mechanics that prevent injuries and spills.

Walk me through how you load a trailer with mixed chemical drums and totes.

What they are checking: Understanding of weight distribution, securement and keeping incompatible chemicals apart.

Tell me about your forklift experience and any certifications you hold.

What they are checking: Proven lift truck skill, since most of the shift involves moving heavy chemical containers.

How would you double-check that you have the right product before loading it?

What they are checking: Attention to labels and paperwork, since shipping the wrong chemical can be dangerous and costly.

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The full job description

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Job Description: Shuttle/Warehouse Operator 3rd Shift: Sunday night-Friday morning, 10:00pm-6:30am Your Role & Responsibilities · Loading and unloading trailers · Operate a lift truck. · May have to manually maneuver full 55-gallon drums weighing several hundred pounds. · The warehouse employee is outdoors from 10% to 75% of the time. Including the extreme weather conditions that can occur in Wisconsin. · Other duties as assigned by supervisor Your Profile Education & Experience · Must have high school education or GED · Valid Class A or B CDL with Tanker & Hazmat endorsement · Must clear a security background check · Must speak, read, and write English fluently · Must pass math skills test · Must have strong communication skills · Must have dependable transportation · Must be able to perform the essential functions of job · Must be able to stand on feet up to 75% of the day. · Must be computer literate · Must be willing to work weekends if needed · Forklift experience · Chemical warehouse experience preferred · Mechanically inclined · Must be available to work any days of the week, any assigned 8-12 hour shift Our Offer · We aim to create an environment where the best people want to work, where they can turn their passion into their job and realize their full potential. · Individual development, on-the-job training, and development programs designed to help our employees grow in their careers. · Paid parental leave · Education assistance program · Employee assistance program · Various healthcare plan options as well as 401(k) Brenntag and its subsidiary companies will provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to any category protected by federal, state or local law, including as applicable, applicant’s actual or perceived race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical condition), genetic information, military service, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable federal, state or local law, political affiliation, marital status, membership in an employee organization, parental status, expunged juvenile record, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Brenntag will provide reasonable accommodations to allow an applicant to participate in the hiring process (e.g., accommodations for a test or job interview) if so requested. When completing this application, you may exclude information that would disclose or otherwise reference your race, religion, age, sex, genetic, veteran status, disability or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. This application is considered current for sixty (60) days only. At the end of this period, if you are still interested in employment, it will be necessary for you to reapply by completing a new application. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or apply for a job on this site as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by contacting Human Resources at accommodations@brenntag.com (phone, tty, fax, email, etc.). Brenntag North America, Inc. and its subsidiaries use E-Verify, a government-run, web-based system that allows employers to confirm the eligibility of their employees to work in the United States. For more information, please go to https://www.e-verify.gov/employees or view the poster at https://e-verify.uscis.gov/web/media/resourcesContents/E-Verify_Participation_Poster.pdf. Brenntag TA Team

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