Warehouse Associate II

Warehouse Associate II

The incumbent will perform normal daily material handling field duties on the Shipping & Receiving (S&R) team. This position works together with other Warehouse Associates and with the Shipping & Receiving Supervisor.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Loads and unloads trailers (manually and with use of forklift) including construction of adequate internal bracing
• Assists Operations in loading and unloading of bulk ISO containers and tank trucks
• Accurately picks and stages finished product containers according to picking instructions, and prepares for shipment
• Prepares outbound US Mail, sample packages, and small parcels for shipment
• Stores incoming raw materials and finished product containers in a logical and orderly manner. Rotates stock as needed to facilitate first-in-first-out usage
• Maintains accurate records of material locations within the warehouse
• Evaluates acceptance criteria for raw materials and other goods
• Transacts receipt of goods into the company ERP system
• Delivers inbound packages to recipients throughout the site
• Resolves issues that adversely impact customer satisfaction and quality by correcting data in ERP system and/or contacting Customer Service or S/R Team Leader
• Assists with investigation and root cause analysis of customer complaints

Additional Functions and Responsibilities (may include)

• Actively monitors site Waste Accummulation Areas and moves Waste as required
• Manages material in site Waste Storage Area; includes monitoring for pressure, leakage, or any other safety concerns
• Prepares Waste for safe transportation and disposal at approved providers
• Works closely with the site Environmental Lead and other contract personnel to meet all documentation and regulatory requirements

Minimum Qualifications

Basic qualifications:

• Ability to read/write shipping and receiving paperwork, as well as warehousing standard operating procedures
• Good communication skills both written and verbal
• Basic computer skills and mathematics
• Ability to understand and use company ERP system
• Ability to understand material safety data sheets
• Ability to demonstrate a working knowledge of EHS best practices and standards and be able to operate and maintain a clean and safe work environment
• Ability to work with others, share duties, and exchange information in a team environment
• Ability to interpret instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
• Experience operating a forklift / fork truck
• Experience operating hand and power tools
• Knowledge of DOT regulations, as well as DOT hazardous goods experience
• At least 1 year working at Ascensus as Warehouse Associate I, with demonstrated proficiency in skills as specified in the Shipping & Receiving Progression Grid

Educational Requirements:

• GED/High School Diploma

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision - effective day one of employment.
• 401(k) with company match with immediate vesting - effective first of the month, following date of hire.
• First 3% is matched dollar-for-dollar. Second 3% is matched at 70 cents on the dollar.
• 3 Weeks' Vacation.
• 12 Paid Holidays.
• Basic Life, AD&D, STD, and LTD provided at no cost to employee.

About Ascensus Specialties

We partner with companies of all kinds to develop chemical solutions that improve everyday products and processes to enhance people's lives. Ascensus Specialties, LLC, provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Our Hiring Process

Stage 1: Applied

Stage 2: Application Review

Stage 3: Interview

Stage 4: Hired

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