Warehouse Operator (DAY SHIFT)

About the Role

As a Warehouse Operator you are responsible for learning multiple functions within the Warehouse environment including forklift driving, checking, and tote/drum handling. Within these functions various equipment and systems must be used to effectively and safely verify materials, deliver materials (inbound & outbound), and properly manage dunnage in accordance with internal procedures.

Responsibilities

• Safety
  • Wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as directed.
  • Complete Department of Transportation (DOT) regulation training and all IATA shipping and receiving certification requirements.
  • Follow all site safety rules and procedures; and be an active participant with Axalta safety near miss reporting.
  • Complete all required internal and external training related to safety (TLMs).
  • Must complete CFR training and maintain certification.
  • Participate and support site internal and external safety audits.
  • Must be able to operate safely and properly handle high hazard (S-Code) materials for the site.
• Quality
  • Active participant with Axalta continuous improvement program (Kaizen Reporting).
  • Complete assigned tasks following proper processes to ensure compliance with inventory record accuracy (IRA).
  • Support internal & external audits as necessary.
  • Understand proper loading procedures and customer requirements.
  • Understand and follow ISO-9001 and TS-16949 standards.
  • Practice lean manufacturing standards such as pre-stagging shipments.
  • Understand customer sales force complaints related to job specific tasks (CAT I – CAT VII; ABC).
• Driver – (6 months training)
  • Pick and deliver requested stock to the production floor.
  • Unload inbound trailers.
  • Use hand-held bar code scanners to relieve and add to plant inventory.
  • Very critical to ensure inventory accuracy and maintain customer supply.
  • Maintain area safety and housekeeping standards.
  • Confirm Transfer Orders for Outbound Deliveries.
  • Stage loads for shipments.
  • Load shipment on designated carriers.
  • Accurately and timely put stock away.
  • Pallet/Bin consolidation.
  • Assist with area Cycle Counting.
  • Empty waste bins.
  • Supply production with containers, pallets, etc.
• Checker (12 months to train)
  • Checks, processes, and clears customers' orders for shipments.
  • Sorts, arranges, and labels all the goods in the warehouse.
  • Receives and examines all incoming and outgoing goods on behalf of the organization.
  • Wears safety gear as needed in the warehouse.
  • Collaborates with the procurement and sales department of the organization to ensure regular availability of goods.
  • Keeps inventory or record of the movement of goods in and out of the warehouse.
  • Band and shrink wrap drums for shipments.
  • When receiving inbound materials must ensure electronic and physical accuracy to maintain proper inventory levels.
  • Communicate with suppliers, vendors, customers, and internal stakeholders as needed.
  • Controls both inbound and outbound trucking logistics with security and the area.
  • Assists with area cycle counting.
• Drum/Tote Handler (3 months)
  • Procures and delivers drums/totes to manufacturing departments as requested.
  • Inventories drums/totes on site.
  • Receives and unloads drums and totes that arrive on site.
  • Loading of empty dirty drums/totes on trailers to be removed from the site.
  • Communicates with Supply Chain inventory of drums, totes, pails to ensure proper inventory levels are maintained.
  • Accurately scan empty containers so inventory is removed from the electronic system.
  • Maintains daily Kanban sheet and communicates across the plant.
  • Must be able to lift to 50lbs repeatedly.
• Additional Job Tasks (4 months)
  • Maintain and ship FedEx packages for entire site.
  • Perform weekly cycle count tasks.
  • Support movement of materials to and from offsite warehouse.
  • Deliver needed materials to cathodic shipping area to support production.
  • Remove new materials from Resin storage pad and place in designated receiving warehouse location.
  • Supports local training processes as needed.
  • Supports import and export teams as needed for inbound raw materials or customer shipments leaving the United States.

Equipment & Software

• Powered Industrial Vehicles (PIV)
  • Propane
  • Electric
  • Electric Transporters
  • Electric Trans-stackers
  • Sweeper/Scrubber
• Other Equipment
  • Hand-held Scanner (RF Terminals)
  • Powered Stretch-wrap Machine
• Software
  • SAP

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 2-3 years related job experience required.
• Warehouse experience is required.
• Experience in customer service and/or order fulfillment required.
• Forklift experience is preferred. If no Forklift experience, candidate must be willing to be trained to drive a forklift.
• SAP experience (6 months minimum) required.
• Intermediate to Advanced skills in MS Word, Excel and Outlook required.

Skills

• Detail-Oriented
• Excellent Time Management skills required.
• Excellent Multi-Tasking skills required.
• Excellent Problem-Solving skills required.
• Excellent Communication skills required.
• Ability to work independently is required.

Pay & Schedule

• Salary: $22.00
• Schedule: 6:00am to 2:30pm (Monday thru Friday)