Warehouse Operator (DAY SHIFT)

Axalta•Detroit, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Warehouse Operator, you will be responsible for learning multiple functions within the Warehouse environment, including forklift driving, checking, and tote/drum handling. Within these functions, you will use various equipment and systems to effectively and safely verify materials, deliver materials (inbound & outbound), and properly manage dunnage in accordance with internal procedures. This role is crucial for maintaining inventory accuracy, ensuring timely deliveries, and upholding safety and quality standards within the warehouse operations.

Requirements

High School Diploma Or GED is required.
At least 2 years Warehouse experience.
1 year Forklift Driving experience is required.
Ability to pass a Background Check & Drug Test.
Must be able to operate safely and properly handle high hazard (S-Code) materials for the site.
Must be able to lift to 50lbs repeatedly.
2-3 years related job experience required.
Warehouse experience is required.
Experience in customer service and or order fulfillment required.
SAP experience (6 months minimum, and version).
Intermediate to Advanced skills in MS Word, Excel and Outlook required.
Detail-Oriented.
Excellent Time Management skills required.
Excellent Multi-Tasking skills required.
Excellent Problem-Solving skills required.
Excellent Communication skills required.
Ability to work independently is required.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Chemicals is a plus.
Forklift experience is preferred. If no Forklift experience, candidate must be willing to be trained to drive a forklift.

Responsibilities

Wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as directed.
Complete Department of Transportation (DOT) regulation training and all IATA shipping and receiving certification requirements.
Follow all site safety rules and procedures; and be an active participant with Axalta safety near miss reporting.
Complete all required internal and external training related to safety (TLMs).
Complete CFR training and maintain certification.
Participate and support site internal and external safety audits.
Operate safely and properly handle high hazard (S-Code) materials for the site.
Be an active participant with Axalta continuous improvement program (Kaizen Reporting).
Complete assigned tasks following proper processes to ensure compliance with inventory record accuracy (IRA).
Support internal & external audits as necessary.
Understand proper loading procedures and customer requirements.
Understand and follow ISO-9001 and TS-16949 standards.
Practice lean manufacturing standards such as pre-stagging shipments.
Understand customer sales force complaints related to job specific tasks (CAT I – CAT VII; ABC).
Pick and deliver requested stock to the production floor.
Unload inbound trailers.
Use hand-held bar code scanners to relieve and add to plant inventory.
Maintain area safety and housekeeping standards.
Confirm Transfer Orders for Outbound Deliveries.
Stage loads for shipments.
Load shipment on designated carriers.
Accurately and timely put stock away.
Perform Pallet/Bin consolidation.
Assist with area Cycle Counting.
Empty waste bins.
Supply production with containers, pallets, etc.
Check, process, and clear customers’ orders for shipments.
Sort, arrange, and label all the goods in the warehouse.
Receive and examine all incoming and outgoing goods on behalf of the organization.
Collaborate with the procurement and sales department of the organization to ensure regular availability of goods.
Keep inventory or record of the movement of goods in and out of the warehouse.
Band and shrink wrap drums for shipments.
Ensure electronic and physical accuracy when receiving inbound materials to maintain proper inventory levels.
Communicate with suppliers, vendors, customers, and internal stakeholders as needed.
Control both inbound and outbound trucking logistics with security and the area.
Procure and deliver drums/totes to manufacturing departments as requested.
Inventory drums/totes on site.
Receive and unload drums and totes that arrive on site.
Load empty dirty drums/totes on trailers to be removed from the site.
Communicate with Supply Chain inventory of drums, totes, pails to ensure proper inventory levels are maintained.
Accurately scan empty containers so inventory is removed from the electronic system.
Maintain daily Kanban sheet and communicate across the plant.
Maintain and ship FedEx packages for the entire site.
Perform weekly cycle count tasks.
Support movement of materials to and from offsite warehouse.
Deliver needed materials to cathodic shipping area to support production.
Remove new materials from Resin storage pad and place in designated receiving warehouse location.
Support local training processes as needed.
Support import and export teams as needed for inbound raw materials or customer shipments leaving the United States.