Warehouse Operator

About the role

Azelis is North America’s leading specialty chemical distributor serving multiple markets including CASE, Construction, Personal Care, Cosmetics, Household, Industrial and Institutional Cleaning, Lubricants, Agriculture, and Pharma. The Warehouse Operator is responsible for the professional, efficient, safe, and courteous delivery of products to our customers.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that all work performed with or for our customers, suppliers, and employees is done in a safe, professional, courteous, and timely manner.
• Work with the Distribution Center team to ensure all product is pulled, staged, and verified as indicated by the work order.
• Verify that staged material is the same material, quantity, and lot number indicated on the bill of lading.
• Prepare product for shipment according to listed customer requirements.
• Load and brace material into delivery vehicle in accordance with established Department of Transportation standards.
• Document and file pre- and post-trip inspections on delivery vehicle.
• Deliver products to customers.
• Assist in Warehouse duties as directed.
• Assist in the overall housekeeping and maintenance of buildings and equipment.
• Assist, as directed, in all emergency response operations, including spill clean-up and waste disposal.
• Work with DC Manager for proper fleet upkeep and maintenance.
• Report any known or suspected safety hazard.
• Understand and adhere to/follow the department procedures and policies.
• Adhere to and support the principles of Responsible Distribution™.
• All other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications

• 3 or more years of work experience with job responsibilities similar to or related to the above listed duties.
• Trained and certified in the operation of a forklift.
• Physically able to effectively perform labor-intensive activities on a daily basis.
• Subject to random drug and alcohol testing as directed by Management.
• Able to effectively work in a team-based environment, where all team members hold themselves mutually accountable.
• Basic reading, writing, and mathematical skills.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Skills

• Analytical: Uses intuition and experience to complement data; designs workflows and procedures.
• Problem Solving: Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem-solving situations; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Technical Skills: Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; pursues training and development opportunities; strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; shares expertise with others.
• Oral Communication: Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; demonstrates group presentation skills and a good command presence; participates in meetings.
• Written Communication: Writes clearly and informatively; presents numerical data effectively.
• Teamwork: Balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit.
• Business Acumen: Demonstrates knowledge of market and competition; aligns work with strategic goals.
• Ethics: Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; works with integrity and ethically.
• Strategic Thinking: Develops strategies to achieve organizational goals; understands organization's strengths and weaknesses.
• Computer Skills: Knowledge of Internet software, time management software, comprehension of GPS software, and frequent usage of email.

Physical Demands

• Ability to repeatedly lift up to 60 lbs. various times during work shift.