Warehouse Associate

Hawkins Inc•Town of Warwick, NY

About The Position

Hawkins, Inc. formulates, manufactures, blends, distributes, and sells industrial and reagent-grade laboratory chemicals to municipalities and businesses throughout the Central United States. The Warehouse Associate operates, handles, and maintains equipment safely while meeting production and quality standards. The role handles chemical materials and supports warehouse operations, including shipping, receiving, storage, and inventory. The position requires safe, independent work in accordance with company procedures and applicable environmental, health, and safety regulations.

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 forklift.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to communicate and understand complex or technical operations and procedures, both verbally and in writing.
Ability to complete mandatory Environmental, Health, and Safety and process-specific training and 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 physical tasks for extended periods, including standing, walking, climbing, bending, pushing, reaching, and pulling.
Ability to climb or work at heights using stairs and ladders.
Ability to wear required PPE and equipment, including safety shoes, face shields, safety glasses, safety goggles, hearing protection, gloves, hard hats, chemical suits, and hair or beard nets when required.
Willingness and ability to meet grooming requirements, including those for respirator use and SQF-certified environments.
Ability to work in hot, cold, noisy, dusty, and 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 operate equipment and processes; 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 records, operating data, inventory sheets, and inspection reports.
Perform routine minor maintenance on 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 safely and independently 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.