Warehouse Operator

Warehouse Operator

The Warehouse Operator is responsible for performing the daily warehouse tasks of a specialty silicone chemical company.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Complete all warehouse jobs in a safe, efficient, and proper manner. Able to operate the warehouse independently.
• Follow all work instructions and SOP's explicitly, sign off on each instruction.
• Load/Unload trucks with a fork truck.
• Pull, prepare, and stage material for shipping and/or storage to include proper labeling.
• Serve as dock captain for outgoing shipments.
• Troubleshoot process problems.
• Comply with all company occupational health, safety and environmental legal requirements.
• Use personal protective equipment as assigned.
• Report all unsafe conditions, work related injury or illness to a member of leadership.
• Safely handle and prepare materials for transport as assigned per regulatory requirements.
• Safely handle hazardous chemicals and waste according to company and legal requirements as assigned.
• Make recommendations for changes/improvements to ISO-9001 and 45001 integrated management systems.
• Step in for Senior Warehouseman when needed.
• Maintain good communication within the warehouse team and other departments as necessary.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

Job Requirements and Qualifications

Work Experience: 4 months + of warehouse experience, preferably in a chemical warehouse.

Training Requirements: Fork Truck License

Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Teamwork; promote positive work environment and work in a motivated manner to achieve daily shipping goals.
• Display initiative and strong work ethic to get work done in a safe and timely manner.
• Strong communication skills – verbal and written.
• Safety; ensure company safety and security procedures are followed on the team.

Work Environment:

• This position operates inside a warehouse facility where the noise level can be loud.
• Work near moving fork truck traffic.
• Employee may be exposed to heat, cold, and elevated noise.

Physical Demands:

• Perform physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials.
• Lift and/or move up to 60 lbs.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision and depth perception.
• Stand 6-8 hours/day