Shipping & Receiving –Material Handler

Takasago International Corporation U S A • Village of Woodbury, NY

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About The Position

We’re looking for a Material Handler – Shipping & Receiving to join our dynamic operations team. In this role, you’ll ensure materials and products flow smoothly in and out of our facility, supporting production and delivery processes that keep our customers delighted. If you have a passion for hands-on work, attention to detail, and take pride in doing things the right way, we’d love to hear from you.

Requirements

• 1–2 years in manufacturing or warehouse operations (flavor or fragrance industry a plus).
• Skills: Forklift operation required; handheld scanner experience and SAP proficiency preferred.
• Knowledge: Basic math and computer literacy; comfort working with chemical handling procedures.
• Attitude: A team-oriented mindset, initiative to work independently, and commitment to safety and quality.

Responsibilities

• Perform all necessary labor duties related to shipping, receiving, packaging, and labeling of manufactured products.
• Required to comprehend and apply automated and manual material management practices with accuracy (e.g., FIFO, quantities consumed, SAP program)
• Operate production machinery and equipment (e.g., forklifts, etc.) in a safe manner as outlined by company policies and manufacturer's instructions.
• Receive/Ship and store materials into and out of facility under the guidelines of Standard Operating Procedures (S.O.P.'s) and Takasago procedures and guidelines..
• Receive, pack, seal, label, and ship all finished products as required per established shipping modes (etc., FedEx/UPS/LTL-FTL processes and procedures).
• Ensure accurate physical and system receipt of inbound material, precise sampling and accurate put away and location recording in SAP.
• Stretch Wrap and Stage Finished Products for shipping per applicable (Bill of Ladings and/or sales orders).
• On and off loading of materials from delivery trucks.
• Must be able to follow written and verbal instructions applicable to the handling, measurements, etc. of various chemical ingredients and products.
• Demonstrate leadership in learning and consistently applying company safety policies, practices and procedures in a manner that prevents injuries and other operational losses.
• Work overtime on an as-needed basis..
• Responsible for reporting hazardous situations and EHS concerns, so that action can be taken.
• Responsible to consistently apply EHS considerations to protect health and safety of oneself and others’ and prevent adverse effects to environment.

Benefits

• Takasago offers flexible work arrangements, tuition assistance, health benefits, employee discounts to various services and products, and life insurance 1.5 times your salary.
• Takasago provides robust retirement savings plans, as well as an employee assistance program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed