Warehouse Technician / Material Handler

3 must haves:

• GED/HS/AA/AS and must have 2-5 years experience within a warehouse manufacturing environment
• Must have prior forklift driving and pallet jack experience
• Must be able to pass a background, physical and drug screen.

The warehouse operator is responsible for shipping and receiving for the entire site and must be able and willing to perform a variety of tasks in several different work functions.
Under general supervision, the warehouse operator will be involved with the processing and movement of parts / components, chemical drums, and other items throughout the plant. A focus on safety, and quality with attention-to-detail is a strong must.

Excellent recordkeeping is also necessary to be successful in this role.

Duties for the Warehouse Operator include:
• Maintaining safe working conditions and practices to achieve safety objectives
• Maintain required safety documentation
• Attending all mandatory site-specific training and meetings
• Performing work duties in accordance with Quality Systems Manual procedures, safety policies and site specific requirements.
• Actively participate in site safety program
• Keeping work and supply areas in a safe, clean and orderly condition at all times
• Learn and know the required transactions using our MPR enterprise system associated with the Shipping role
• Learn and know all the required labeling requirements for each package / product shipped
• Learn and know all the required shipping packaging kits and equipment used
• Prepares goods (including hazardous materials) for final shipment according to applicable regulations
• Operate a forklift and pallet jack (both electric and manual). Must maintain forklift certification
• Assist with reviewing, editing, and developing work instructions and other required documents associated with the work area(s)
• General Warehouse management including inventory control of material,
storing, receiving, handling and processing of chemical raw material drums and other vessels throughout the plant
• Receipt, inspection and delivery of ordered materials
• General housekeeping duties inside and outside of the plant
• Utilize a computer to input and retrieve data
• Participate in the process for entering, collecting and reviewing safety and quality data

Physical Attributes:

• Ability to lift, push, and or pull up to 50lbs
• Bend, stoop, squat, crawl, kneel, climb, and or reach above shoulder
• Wear personal protective equipment such as safety glasses, gloves, masks, and or steel-toed safety shoes, as needed (All PPE is provided, including steel-toed boots, safety glasses (prescription included if needed), and high-visibility orange vests)

Who You Are:
Minimum Qualifications:
• HS or Equivalent education
• Ability to comprehend written and verbal instructions
• Ability to read and understand Safety Data Sheets and technical drawings
• Forklift driving and/or pallet jack experience
• Be able to move large objects
• Must have a good, clean driving record
• Must have the ability to be Forklift certified
• Have and maintain a good driving record

Preferred Qualifications:
• Familiar with a MRP enterprise type system for inventory and warehouse management
• Preferrable to have experience working with chemicals
• Preferable to have DOT/Hazmat certification but will train the right person
• Familiar with DOT 49CFR Hazardous Goods, IATA – International Air Dangerous Goods, ADR – Agreement on Dangerous Goods by Road and IMDG – International Maritime Dangerous Goods regulations in preparing goods for final shipment
• Sound interpersonal and communication skills
• Experience in a manufacturing or chemical environment
• Basic experience with computer software, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook