Warehouse Operator - NLR

Fortrex•Little Rock, AR

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Warehouse Operator performs shipping, receiving, loading, unloading, and inventory management activities for chemical operations. The role operates forklifts to move filled and empty chemical packages, prepares finished products for shipment, verifies product and container condition, ensures loads are secured and correctly placarded, and records shipping and receiving information. The operator also inspects regularly used equipment, reports maintenance needs, maintains a clean and organized workplace, and follows safety, compliance, and housekeeping procedures. The position is based in a manufacturing plant environment with expected exposure to wet, hot, and cold conditions and use of personal protective equipment (PPE).

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old.
High school graduate or GED.
At least 1 year of forklift operation experience.
Experience with first-in, first-out (FIFO) shipping or manufacturing procedures.
Experience verifying warehouse paperwork, such as shipping labels, lot numbers, and certificates of analysis (COAs).
Ability to understand policy manuals, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Knowledge of basic math, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to use common sense to carry out written, oral, or diagrammed instructions.
Strong oral and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a manufacturing environment, particularly chemical manufacturing.
Job experience requiring adherence to written procedures, use of PPE, and knowledge of Lockout Tagout (LOTO) and Safe Work processes.

Responsibilities

Adhere to safety policies and guidelines and take responsibility for personal safety and the safety of coworkers.
Follow written and verbal procedures and instructions to perform duties safely and efficiently.
Complete initial and routine safety, job-task, and compliance training.
Know and follow applicable procedures and policies while performing work assignments.
Execute emergency procedures in response to chemical incidents, inclement weather, or other threats to team-member or plant-site safety.
Perform shipping, receiving, loading, unloading, and inventory management activities for chemical operations, including operating forklifts to move filled and empty chemical packages.
Prepare finished products for shipment with proper labels and batch documentation.
Check that outgoing containers are free of contamination, properly and legibly labeled, and undamaged.
Ensure pickup drivers secure loads to prevent shifting and damage during transport.
Verify that drivers have the proper DOT placards for the materials being transported.
Accurately record shipping and receiving information using electronic devices and paper documents.
Work cohesively with team members across multiple departments.
Inspect routinely used equipment daily and report maintenance needs.
Maintain a clean and organized workplace and comply with SQF and housekeeping standards.
Safely operate equipment used to produce and package products, including PPE, forklifts, weigh scales, barcode scanners, HMIs and PLCs, and desktop or laptop computers.
Perform other related duties as required or assigned.