Chemical Shipping Receiving Associate

Duties & Responsibilities

• Embrace & promote Halocarbon’s core values of Caring, Curiosity, Collaboration, & Competitive Spirit.
• Works with Warehouse team to ensure that products move efficiently from storage to point of sale.
• Load all finished products and unload all materials, supplies, and equipment.
• Verify counts and weights against bill of lading, invoices, orders, or other records.
• Prepare all parcels for shipment.
• Receive & accept direction from Warehouse Lead Chemical Shipping & Receiving Associate regarding prioritization of assignments and daily warehouse activities.
• Must verify all paperwork to ensure product matches pick instructions. Objective: On test, on time, and on paper.
• Stage materials for counting and inspection.
• Examine outgoing shipments by following the Halocarbon Shipment Checklist.
• Move material from Receiving to the Warehouse in an efficient, effective, and safe manner.
• Ensure materials are stored properly to conserve space and comply with safety procedures.
• Maintain inventory of shipping materials and supplies.
• Report all accidents and incidents to Manager.
• Comply with departmental procedures and best practices, including adherence to checklists.

Qualifications

• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Good organizational skills.
• Basic computer knowledge required, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to safely operate forklift, reach truck, and other equipment for transporting materials throughout the site.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license.
• Must complete Department of Transportation (DOT), International Dangerous Goods Code (IMDG) and International Air Transport Association (IATA) training within the first 90 days and maintain certifications.
• Within the first 90 days must demonstrate computer skills necessary to complete the training and ship materials.
• Within the first 120 days, must become certified in the operation of a forklift and maintain certification.
• Must be capable of lifting and moving items weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to climb and descend stairs and ladders.
• Must be able to use equipment within its design limits (weight limit on a ladder, for example).
• Must be capable of working in adverse weather conditions (heat, cold, rain, etc.).
• Must be able to use all available or assigned personal protective equipment (PPE) and tools.
• Must be able to work in an environment where chemical odors may exist at permissible threshold limits of exposure.
• In the event of an emergency or drill; must be able to evacuate the plant, reporting to appropriate assigned muster point.