Asphalt/Light Products Shipping Coordinator

  • Full-Time
  • Tacoma, WA
  • Par Pacific
  • Posted 3 years ago – Accepting applications
Job Description

Our Shipping Department works a monthly rotating shift schedule in a 24/7 operations environment. The successful candidate will be trained on Day, Swing and Graveyard shift until qualified in all areas of responsibility.


Shipping Coordinators administer/update the DV-TMS database at the Light Products Rack and Weigh Scale with temperature, product, truck tank, insurance and customer/driver information. They are responsible for daily transactional reporting. Shipping Coordinators also administer the Load Rack Controllers (LRCs) both at the rack and dock.


Specific job duties include:

  • Receive, process and enter asphalt and light products rack orders.
  • Coordinate with Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) for truck shipments to military bases.
  • Prepare government documents and input daily shipments into government internet site.
  • Operate weigh scale manually or by TMS system to process orders and receive products for offloading into the Refinery.
  • Monitor the Light Products Rack for efficient operations and observation of safety regulations.
  • Inspect pumps, piping, tanks and meters for leaks and maintenance issues.
  • Issue work and purchase orders in Maximo.
  • Prepare equipment for maintenance work in accordance with Energy Control Procedures.
  • Assist drivers with loading problems associated with rack mechanics, TMS or LRC systems.
  • Update the TMS system (driver, tank, product and carrier files).
  • Monitor and operate the LRC system to include updates to the product blend and additive field changes.
  • After hours operation of Refinery telephone switchboard.
  • POC and phone operator for Refinery emergencies (evacuations and emergency response).
  • Off Site Phone Operator doing Emergency Evacuations.
  • Responsible for after-hours security of main office building.
  • Provide driver safety orientation and training.
  • Monitor drivers for proper safety practices, truck placarding and other environmental and safety regulations.
  • Monitor and maintain fuel service pumps (diesel and employee).
  • Monitor additive tanks and record inventory and offload chemical trucks.
  • Input data into Meridian electronic filing system.
  • Obtain meter readings and tank gauges.
  • Generate/distribute system reports.
  • Train independent inspectors/gaugers.
  • Maintain/track Red Dye seal numbers (Excel).
  • Custodial duties to maintain a clean & safe rack, scale, additive tank area and office environment.


The successful candidate will be a reliable self-starter who is able and willing to work rotating shifts, weekends and holidays in a 24/7 environment with flexibility to work overtime on short notice. Candidate will be able to work under pressure in an often fast-paced environment with good communications skills and a positive attitude. Position requires strong Microsoft Office skills (Excel and Word a must) and proven customer-service background/focus. Knowledge of relational databases is desirable. Must be able to lift 50 lbs., climb ladders and work in inclement weather conditions. Will be required to pass Ecology Class C Operators Training Course following hire.

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