Finished Goods Warehouse Operator

About the role

We are currently seeking a Finished Goods Warehouse Operator! Qualified candidates will have a high level of integrity and the essential attributes to be a vital part of a winning team. We are looking for a highly motivated, dependable team member who wants to help Titan Coatings grow to record levels.

Responsibilities

• Comply with all site rules, annual refresher training, and safe job procedures.
• Wear safety glasses at all times in the plant and warehouse — no exceptions.
• No cell phones on the factory floor or in the warehouse; leave them in the locker room.
• Safe forklift operation: speed limits, horn at blind corners, seatbelt, no passengers, and yield to pedestrians.
• Daily pre-shift forklift inspection; never run equipment that fails, and report deficiencies immediately.
• Observe load-capacity and stacking-height limits; operate pallet jacks, hand trucks, and strapping tools safely.
• Follow all SDS and spill-response procedures; report spills, near-misses, and injuries immediately.
• Continuous housekeeping and 5S; keep travel lanes, exits, and safety equipment unobstructed.
• Support cycle and annual inventory counts; complete department paperwork and shipping logs.
• Report equipment failures to Maintenance; DOT hazmat training and applicable RCRA knowledge required.
• Receive sealed drums, totes, and pails from filling; verify labels, seals, and counts against the batch ticket before put-away.
• Transport finished goods to storage by forklift; stack pallets safely within approved heights.
• Update inventory in Datacor on put-away; support WMS barcode scanning as it is implemented.
• Segregate and clearly mark QC-hold, customer-hold, and rework product away from shippable goods.
• Pick orders per the shipping schedule and pick list; verify product, batch, quantity, and container type exactly.
• Stage orders by customer, carrier, and pickup time; inspect labels, seals, and container condition.
• Load trucks by forklift; confirm the carrier and truck match the order, and secure loads against shifting.
• Verify loaded quantity against the bill of lading and packing list; obtain the driver’s signature.
• Prepare DOT hazmat paperwork and trailer placarding for solvent-based (Class 3 flammable) shipments.
• Maintain accurate inventory and FIFO rotation; store goods per NFPA flammable-liquid requirements.
• Complete shipping documentation accurately; enter and close shipments in Datacor promptly.
• Work with urgency for OTIF and flag any threat to on-time shipment; coordinate with filling, return promptly from breaks, pursue safety/efficiency/quality improvements, and perform all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 1+ years in a warehouse, shipping, or distribution role; paint, coatings, or chemical experience preferred.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Current forklift certification, or ability to obtain it within 30 days of hire.
• Ability to read shipping documents, pick lists, and written procedures accurately.
• Basic math skills and the ability to use a computer or handheld device for ERP entry.
• Strong attention to detail under time pressure: products, batches, quantities, and labels.
• Knowledge of Health, Safety, Environmental, and Quality regulations; team-player attitude.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs regularly and up to 75 lbs occasionally, and maneuver drums.
• Preferred: DOT Hazmat certification (49 CFR 172.704), WMS and Datacor experience, OSHA 10-Hour, bilingual (English/Spanish).

Application Process

If you have the experience and meet the qualifications for this position, please submit your name to Elizabeth Calhoun ([email protected]). Submissions of resume for this position will be accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled. If you have any questions, please contact Elizabeth Calhoun ([email protected] 205-243-7534) or Jack Frey ([email protected] 936-520-3481).