Warehouse Associate

Hawkins Inc•Luling, TX

13d•$25 - $28

About The Position

The Warehouse Associate operates, handles, and maintains equipment safely while meeting production and quality standards. The role involves handling, transferring, shipping, receiving, and storing chemical materials; picking orders; loading and unloading trucks; and participating in inventory activities. The associate completes required paperwork and operating records, performs routine minor maintenance, communicates safety, compliance, and equipment needs, and follows product quality standards, company procedures, and applicable environmental, health, and safety regulations. The position also requires maintaining housekeeping standards and may include other related duties.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 6 months of experience in a warehouse environment or equivalent experience.
Ability to safely operate an industrial fork truck.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to understand and communicate complex and/or technical operations and procedures, both verbally and in writing.
Ability to complete mandatory Environmental, Health, and Safety and process-specific training.
Ability to participate as a member of the Emergency Response Team in Level A PPE, except for Minneapolis and New York locations.
Ability to lift up to 75 pounds.
Ability to perform extended periods of standing, walking, climbing, bending, pushing, reaching, and pulling.
Ability to climb and/or work at heights using stairs and ladders.
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment, including safety shoes, face shields, safety glasses or goggles, hearing protection, gloves, hard hats, chemical suits, and hair/beard nets when required.
Willingness and ability to adhere to grooming requirements, including those for respirator use and SQF-certified environments.
Ability to work in hot, cold, noisy, dusty, or wet conditions.
Willingness to work around chemicals and industrial machinery.

Nice To Haves

Basic computer skills and knowledge of MS Office.
Prior MRP or ERP experience.

Responsibilities

Know and carry out equipment and process operations.
Handle, transfer, ship, receive, and store chemical materials.
Pick orders and load and unload trucks.
Participate in inventory processes.
Communicate identified compliance, safety, and equipment needs.
Complete required paperwork accurately, including shipping and receiving documents, inventory sheets, operating data, and inspection reports.
Provide routine minor maintenance to process equipment and instrumentation.
Apply product quality and safety standards and report product safety incidents to the Supervisor, Manager, or designated backup, where applicable.
Operate independently and safely while adhering to company Standard Operating Procedures.
Comply with applicable federal, state, and corporate environmental, safety, and health regulations.
Maintain housekeeping standards.
Perform other related duties as needed.