Warehouse Technician

Location: Germantown, Wisconsin, US

Department: Operations Support

Reference: VN1410

Summary of Role

The Warehouse and Logistics Technician is accountable for supporting results in a fast‑paced environment by being responsible for material handling, shipping and receiving, and warehouse management, while ensuring proper documentation and data entry is performed as required. The position requires alignment with the behaviors of the Sterling core competencies and non‑negotiables, as well as expertise in functional competencies included in this position profile.

Essential Functions

• Proficient in receiving and documenting all incoming shipments, entering and ensuring timely document recording and data entry into software.
• Create and complete Sterling receiving documentation and internal labeling requirements.
• Utilize SDS sheets to properly and safely handle and store chemicals.
• Process and resolve relevant receiving and invoice inquiries.
• Receive and deliver letters and packages to various recipients.
• Handle all material handling: reserve and stage in correct areas for storage and manufacturing staging, deliver chemicals as required, pull materials based on FIFO and FEFO principles.
• Document and safely perform transfers of chemicals and other products between storage rooms and buildings.
• Prepare documents to support outgoing shipments (bill of lading, packing slip, commercial invoice, hazardous goods declarations) in accordance with company procedures and regulations (DOT, IATA, etc.).
• Dispose of waste and recyclable materials and containers, including preparing empty drums for pickup, labeling, and securing them.
• Maintain an orderly system for chemical storage areas using FIFO methods and chemical segregation rules; maintain KanBan‑managed storage areas.
• Clean and document storage room cleanings as required by SOPs.
• Maintain a clean work environment on dock and all other areas as required.
• Conduct physical inventory as needed, perform monthly inventory cycle counts and periodic full physical inventory procedures.
• Operate forklift, pallet‑jack and other material handling equipment in accordance with current safe practices.
• Complete routine safety inspections of equipment (e.g., forklifts) per department procedures.
• Know and adhere to OSHA regulations with respect to material handling, shipping and receiving.
• Ensure timely completion and compliance with cGMP and all other relevant company training requirements.

Key Competencies

• Ability to read and interpret reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables where limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
• Ability to communicate and work with people at all levels of the organization.
• Basic knowledge of computers and PCs; working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, email and internet.
• Working knowledge of SAP, Microsoft Dynamics AX or similar electronic inventory management systems.

Education and Experience

• Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 3 years of shipping/receiving/warehouse or inventory management experience, preferably in a chemical environment handling dangerous goods shipments.

Travel Requirement

Up to 5 % travel required.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Regularly stand, bend, sit, walk, crawl, and stoop; frequent use of hands to handle objects, tools or controls.
• Must be able to talk and hear.
• Frequent lifting/moving up to 50 lb; ability to move drums or pallets up to 2,400 lb using drum truck, pallet jack, or forklift.
• Vision requirements: close vision, distance vision, depth perception, ability to adjust focus, and observe color changes.
• Noise level: moderate to noisy.
• Occasional exposure to airborne particles, fumes, and various chemicals.
• Must be able to wear basic personal protective equipment as required.

Sterling values diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to protected characteristics.