Warehouse Operator

Job Summary

Required Qualifications

• •High school diploma, general education degree (GED), or US military experience
• •Possess or able to pass exam to obtain Forklift Operators certification
• •Ability to read, comprehend and carry out detailed and simple instructions in English
• •Ability to write simple correspondence
• •Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure
• •Ability to learn and operate technology-based devices such as smart phones, tablets, computers, PLCs, operational technology equipment, etc.
• •Must be available to work any days of the week, any assigned 8-12 hour shift
• •Willingness to work overtime or weekends as needed
• •Good safety and attendance record
• •Must pass pre-employment drug screen and background check
• •Must pass E-verify check
• •Must be capable of attaining a TWIC (Transportation Workers Identification Credential) card for participating MTSA facilities within Brenntag
• •Able to pass company physical and all training requirements
• •Able to perform all functions of loading, unloading, packaging, stacking, palletizing, storage, and movement of material
• •Able to utilize tools and equipment as necessary to perform job tasks
• •Able to stand and walk for long periods of time, up to 95% of day
• •Must be able to operate standing & sit-down forklifts, pallet jacks and drum pickers
• •Must be able to climb stairs and ladders to the top of tanks, tankers and rail cars
• •Frequently exposed to outside weather (from 10% to 75% of the time) sometimes in extreme weather conditions
• •Ability to lift and carry bags, pails, boxes, and pallets varying distances
• •Ability to stage and remove product packaging in complex storage racking within operating areas and warehouses
• •Ability to climb up tanks, tankers and railcars to open/close top hatches and monitor load
• •Ability to maneuver and connect/disconnect transfer hoses
• •Ability to inspect tanks, tankers and railcars before and after loading/unloading operations
• •Ability to verify product against receiving/shipping documents, noting and reporting discrepancies and damages
• •Ability to perform product sampling and quality control in conjunction with lab personnel
• •Ability to maintain accurate receiving/shipping logs
• •Ability to pick and stage product for delivery in accordance with specifications on customer orders or other instructions
• •Ability to operate powered and manual industrial lift trucks (with certification) to transport product in the warehouse
• •Ability to move raw materials to the production area and move finished products to the warehouse
• •Ability to fill cylinders, drums, totes, pails or tankers with product
• •Ability to route product to prescribed storage locations making sure of proper labelling, storing, stacking, or palletizing according to company and regulatory requirements
• •Ability to give special attention to packaging, loading and storing of food grade and USP items
• •Ability to operate electronic scale and process devices
• •Ability to carefully store hazardous waste drums in the prescribed area in full compliance with hazardous waste regulations
• •Ability to examine stored product and report deterioration and damage
• •Ability to rearrange stored materials
• •Ability to assist in counting of physical inventory
• •Ability to ensure warehouse is clean, accessible and safe for all visitors and workers
• •Ability to report and cleanup when spills occur
• •Ability to protect property from theft or damage
• •Ability to mix and blending as required
• •Ability to comply with placarding rules when loading or unloading trucks
• •Ability to observe, follow and enforce all company policies and procedures
• •Ability to work cooperatively with other departments and personnel
• •Ability to participate in ongoing safety program including safety meetings and trainings

Desired Qualifications

• •Candidates with prior experience in working with chemical operations (2+ years) may be considered if education or service requirements are not fully met