Warehouse Technician

Warehouse TechnicianAt Corbion, we exist to champion preservation in all its forms, preserving food and food production, health, and our planet. The Warehouse Technician is based at the Totowa, NJ plant and reports directly to a Warehouse Supervisor. This is a first shift position; shift is from 6AM - 2:30PM. Essential Functions Follow all GMP's (Good Manufacturing Practices), FSMA, Safety, and Environmental regulations as well as company policies. Be on time for work and report to your workstation ready to work at the set time. Adhere to break and lunch times. Maintain a positive attitude with a focus on safety, the customer. teamwork, and quality productivity. Reconfiguring pallets by picking multiple ingredients in warehouse and re-stacking the full units of ingredients onto another pallets. Full units may weigh as much as 55lbs. Weighing out various types of raw materials less than a full pack size according to formula. This entails using a scoop to transfer weight from one container to another. Work in a deliberate manner to achieve KPI's in specific areas set by supervision. You need to wear proper PPE depending on the types of material you are working with. They will be provided for you. Attend and participate in training and meetings. Engage in process improvements, make recommendations and suggestions to improve workplace safety, efficiency, and to better serve the customer. Keep the work environment clean and free from debris to ensure operational efficiency. Follow-up on instructions from supervisors or written procedures. Duties, responsibilities and activities associated with this position may be modified or expanded at any time, with or without prior notice, to meet evolving organizational needs. Minimum Qualifications High School Diploma or its equivalent. Basic math and ability to read to follow formulas and SOPs. Experienced in performing electronic transactions due to physical movements of ingredients across the production facility. Potential for operating a forklift. Training done on site. Able to physically lift up to 55 lbs to re-stack pallets with raw materials containers. Work accurately, methodically and deliberately. Good communication skills and team-oriented mentality. Willingness to work second shift with occasional weekend shifts, and overtime hours as needed. Working Environment: Manufacturing plant is large, open floor areas with loud machinery, requiring some areas for workers to wear ear protection to guard against noise. Workers may be exposed to elevated temperatures during the summer months; and some work may be required in cold environments during winter months. Workers are required to wear GMP compliant hair and beard nets, company-provided uniforms, and gloves to protect the product from possible contamination. Certain areas require respirators. Production/Warehouse areas are dusty so you will be exposed to dust while working. *IMPORTANT* In this position, you may be exposed to common airborne or surface food allergens—including, but not limited to, wheat, soy, eggs, dairy, and sesame—during the handling, mixing, storage, transport of materials, or when accessing the production floor. Physical Requirements: Climbing, balancing stooping, crouching, crawling, standing, walking, pulling, pushing, lifting overhead, use of fingers, grasping, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions. You will be required to lift a maximum of 55 pounds frequently during the shift. You will be required to reach above and below the shoulders and overhead when stacking or unstacking max of 55-pound containers(boxes/bags) onto other pallets. Workers usually stand for the majority of their shifts. Corrected vision, speaking ability, and hearing are usually involved in performing written and verbal job functions. Our Offer This position is covered under a collective bargaining agreement. Compensation and other terms and conditions of employment are subject to the provisions of that agreement. The compensation for this position is a fixed hourly rate of $22.00 per hour. In addition to the base rate, shift differentials apply as follows: $1.10 per hour for second shift and $ 1.65 per hour for third shift. In addition, we offer the following benefits*: Variable gainshare (eligible) Paid time off, including company holidays 401K with company contribution Medical, dental, vision and basic life insurance coverage are offered to employees and eligible dependents (provided they meet eligibility requirements) Flexible spending accounts Short- and long- term disability Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Lifestyle and wellness benefits *Please note, this is intended to provide a general description of benefits and other compensation and is not a substitute for applicable plan documents or company policies. Eligibility requirements for these benefits will be controlled by applicable plan documents. About Corbion Corbion is a sustainable ingredients company dedicated to preserving what matters, including food and food production, health, and the planet. We specialize in lactic acid, lactic acid derivatives, food preservation solutions, functional blends, and algae ingredients, using our deep application and product knowledge to propel nature's ingenuity through science. With more than a century of experience, we continue working side-by-side with our customers to make our cutting-edge technologies work for them. Leveraging our advanced capabilities in fermentation and preservation technology, we help customers differentiate their products in diverse markets ranging from food and animal nutrition to home & personal care, pharmaceuticals, electronics, medical devices, and bioplastics. In 2025, Corbion generated annual sales of € 1,267.4 million with a workforce of 2,408 FTEs. Corbion is listed on Euronext Amsterdam. Corbion is an equal opportunity employer and committed to a diverse workplace. All applicants will be considered equally without regard to race, color, ethnicity, veteran status, religion, national origin, marital status, political affiliation, age, sex, sexual orientation, handicapping condition, membership in an organization or any other non-merit factors. Corbion provides reasonable accommodation to applicants. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled