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# Logistics Technician at AmSty

- **Company:** AmSty
- **Location:** Gales Ferry, CT
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** onsite
- **Posted:** 2026-10-30
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-11-08
- **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/amsty/511cea0e-7c14-42d0-8760-3c30fbfa945c

## Job description

The Logistics Technician is an 8-hour, day-shift position at the Allyn’s Point polystyrene plant in Gales Ferry, Connecticut. The job requires the ability to safely and responsibly perform plant processes using standard operating procedures and work instructions. The job will require the ability to operate powered industrial vehicles (i.e. forklift, manlift), work alongside other members of the Operations team, and perform physically demanding tasks. Additionally, the Logistics Technician will be required to interface with the DCS computer interface and use it to control the process.

Logistics Responsibilities

- Following operating discipline, procedures and practices to ensure a safe and efficient operation of assigned duties.
- Loading finished material into railcars and bulk trucks.
- Offloading raw materials.
- Washing and vacuuming railcars.
- Switching railcars and moving tank trucks.
- Communicating with transportation providers on issues related to carriers and equipment.
- Testing product and raw materials using lab instruments.
- Performing all duties with a high degree of dedication to safety and environmental stewardship.
- Performing routine operation of basic control systems and devices to monitor levels, temperatures, pressures, flow rates and transfer of products.
- Using troubleshooting skills to resolve process, product quality, safety, and environmental problems.
- Controlling, monitoring and adjustment of all control systems and manually operated equipment.
- Acting as a resource for other Operators and/or Technicians on job tasks and prioritization of work activities.
- Communicating with transportation providers on issues related to carriers and equipment.
- Performing tasks assigned per task list.
- Accurately completing all required paperwork.
- Working with a high degree of safety awareness and willingness to follow all safety standards.

Job Requirements

- High school diploma is required.
- Must be able to operate forklifts, yard horse semi tractor, person lifts, and railcar mover – on-site training will be provided
- Must be able to wear a respirator and work from heights.
- Must be able to meet the physical demands of the job.

## Preferred

- Two-year degree or post high school education.
- Experience in a chemical/manufacturing plant operations.

## Key Competencies

- Initiative: Active member of a small team operating the plant around the clock. Independently initiates activities which contribute to team/plant goals. Overcomes obstacles. Looks for opportunities to assume responsibility and show leadership.
- Interpersonal Effectiveness: Works toward win-win solutions. Asks questions and uses input to improve performance. Communicates effectively.
- Learning: Seeks and provides feedback to improve performance of self and teammates. Continuously learning to contribute to team success and personal growth. Develops new skills which benefit the team.
- Teamwork: Gets along well with others. Is both candid and tactful in dealing with others.
- Value creation: Critically evaluates problems/issues using relevant data. Identifies and knows the appropriate items/things which need to be worked on.

Other Information

- This position is part of the Allyn’s Point manufacturing organization and is located at the Allyn’s Point polystyrene plant in Gales Ferry, Connecticut.
- Competitive salary, starting at $53,000 annually. Grade and salary level offered to the successful candidate will be appropriate to the job duties and commensurate with the candidate’s experience.
- Benefits Include: 401k Plan with company match, company sponsored healthcare plans (medical, dental, vision), profit-sharing, and an annual performance award.
- The work schedule for this position is a 5-day, 40 hours per week position. The successful candidate will be expected to work some overtime.

Relocation is not available with this position.

Americas Styrenics LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status or marital status.

To all recruitment agencies: We are not responsible for any fee related to unsolicited resumes from 3rd party staffing and recruiting agencies (whether submitted through this website or sent directly to employees) unless a written agreement is in place between the agency and Amsty  (“Company”) and an authorized Company representative makes a written request to the agency to assist with this requisition. Similarly, no fee will be paid for candidates who apply and claim to be represented by an agency. Any unsolicited resumes, CVs, or other candidate information submitted by an agency will become the property of Company, and no fee will be paid in the event such candidate is hired.

## About AmSty

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: AmSty (Americas Styrenics LLC) is a leading integrated producer of styrene monomer and polystyrene resin, providing essential materials for everyday products across the Americas.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Joint Venture between Trinseo and Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LP)
- **Headquarters**: The Woodlands, Texas, USA
- **Founded**: 2008
- **Founders**: Formed as a joint venture between The Dow Chemical Company (Dow) and Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LP (CPChem)

## Core Business
- **Primary Industry**: Petrochemicals / Plastics Manufacturing
- **Target Customers**: B2B — serving industries such as food packaging, appliances, automotive, construction, medical devices, consumer durables, and tire manufacturing.
- **Mission/Purpose Statement**: "At AmSty, we are driving sustainable change." The company is committed to circularity, aiming for materials to be reclaimed, reprocessed, and used again and again.

## Products & Services
- **Polystyrene Resin**: A versatile plastic used in food packaging (e.g., containers, cups), foodservice items, large appliances (e.g., refrigerator liners), consumer durables, construction materials, and medical devices.
- **Styrene Monomer**: A chemical building block used in the production of automobile components, paint and ink, tires, adhesives, and more.
- **PolyRenew® Polystyrene & PolyRenew® Styrene**: Sustainable product lines made using recycled content, designed to help customers meet their sustainability goals without compromising quality.
- **Regenyx (Joint Venture)**: A 50% owned venture that transforms recycled polystyrene plastic into a styrenic liquid for reuse.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly available (private company).
- **Key Metric**: Over 500 employees and contractors; 7 dedicated manufacturing sites across the US and Colombia.
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: A 50/50 joint venture between Trinseo and Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LP (CPChem). Founding member of the Polystyrene Recycling Alliance (PSRA).
- **Growth Signals**: AmSty is a pioneer in circular recycling for polystyrene, with a strong focus on sustainability and innovation. The company has received 45 Health, Safety, and Environmental awards and has released a 2025 Sustainability Report.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Integrated Production**: As a major integrated producer in the Americas, AmSty controls the supply chain from styrene monomer to polystyrene resin.
- **Sustainability Leadership**: A pioneer in circular recycling for polystyrene, offering the PolyRenew® product line and participating in industry-wide recycling alliances.
- **Reliable Supply & Logistics**: With multiple manufacturing locations across the US and Colombia, the company offers exceptional logistics and personalized customer service.

## Strategic Focus
- **Circular Economy**: The company’s vision is that materials should be reclaimed, reprocessed, and used again and again. They are actively investing in recycling technologies and sustainable product lines.
- **Sustainability**: Reducing material usage in products, accelerating plastic recycling, and reducing energy consumption and air emissions are core to their operations.
- **Customer Partnerships**: Helping customers meet their own sustainability goals with high-quality, durable products.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Employee testimonials highlight a collaborative, close-knit, family-like atmosphere. The company is described as having a "people-centered approach" under new CEO Venki Chandrashekar. [amsty.com](https://amsty.com/employment-opportunities)
- **Workplace**: All listed positions are on-site, based at manufacturing locations (The Woodlands, TX; Ironton, OH; Joliet, IL; Marietta, OH; St. James, LA). [jobs.lever.co](https://jobs.lever.co/amsty)
- **Safety & Values**: "Personal Safety" is the company's #1 priority, and they have a strong track record of safety awards.
- **Impact**: Employees take pride in working for a company that is a leader in sustainability and forward-thinking environmental goals.
- **Hiring Process**: AmSty may use AI tools to support parts of the hiring process (e.g., reviewing applications, analyzing resumes) but states that final hiring decisions are made by humans. [jobs.lever.co](https://jobs.lever.co/amsty)

## Sources
1. [amsty.com - About AmSty](https://amsty.com/?catid=87&id=219%3Aabout-amsty&view=article)
2. [amsty.com - Homepage](https://amsty.com/)
3. [jobs.lever.co - AmSty Careers](https://jobs.lever.co/amsty)
4. [amsty.com - Careers Page](https://amsty.com/careers)
5. [amsty.com - Employment Opportunities](https://amsty.com/employment-opportunities)

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