Warehouse Operator (OVERNIGHT 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.

Schedule & Compensation

• Schedule: 10:00pm to 6:30am (OVERNIGHT SHIFT)
• Hourly Rate: $22.00
• Shift Differential: $1.76 hourly

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Minimum 2 years Warehouse experience required
• 1 year Forklift Driving experience required (or must be willing to be trained to drive a forklift)
• Experience with Chemicals is a plus
• Must be able to pass a Background Check & Drug Test (No Exceptions)
• Must be able to lift up to 50lbs repeatedly

Required Skills

• SAP experience (6 months minimum)
• Intermediate to Advanced skills in MS Word, Excel and Outlook required
• 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 required

Safety Responsibilities

• 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; 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 Responsibilities

• 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)

Job Functions

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

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
• Hand-held Scanner (RF Terminals)
• Powered Stretch-wrap Machine
• SAP