Warehouse Operator (12 Hour Rotating Shifts)

Axalta•Front Royal, VA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Axalta Coating Systems is seeking a Warehouse Operator for their facility in Front Royal, VA. This role involves a variety of tasks related to receiving, unloading, loading, and managing materials within the warehouse. The operator will be responsible for ensuring accurate inventory, coordinating shipments, and maintaining a safe and organized work environment. This position operates on a 12-hour rotating shift schedule, including days and nights, and requires working two weekends per month. A minimum of a HS Diploma is required, and candidates must pass a drug test and background check.

Requirements

Ability to be assigned to RMW secure area (CDRA) – requires a background check.
Good communication skills.
Knowledge of basic computer functions (Word, Excel, Sharepoint, SAP).
Knowledge of basic warehousing functions (math skills).
Ability to use hand tools.
Ability to be licensed in operating PMHE.
Ability to lift to 75 Lbs.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to work at heights at or above 30 feet.
Ability to work in a wide range of climates.
Ability to work in a safe manner.
Ability to work in a self-managed environment.
Flexibility to work occasional overtime or other assigned schedules determined by management.
Must be able to pass a Drug Test and Background Check (No Exceptions).

Nice To Haves

HS Diploma (Minimum)

Responsibilities

Receive and unload trucks, including locking and unlocking.
Load outgoing trucks with materials such as Univar, pallets, export orders, and empty drums, ensuring proper blocking and bracing per regulations.
Verify material receipts in SAP and perform bin-to-bin material transfers in SAP.
Pull materials for loaders.
Re-palletize materials received on non-standard pallets.
Operate the MFG/RMW elevator.
Perform battery charging and filling for PMHE (Powered Material Handling Equipment).
Utilize the SDS (Safety Data Sheet) system “TIPS” for product identification.
Receive and process intercompany sample requests for raw and semi-finished materials.
Coordinate shipments with planning and the finished product warehouse.
Maintain area supplies such as cartons, labels, and tape.
Maintain appropriate shipper certifications for ground and air shipments, including DOT/IATA training.
Ensure proper markings of samples/cartons per DOT/IATA regulations.
Provide limited assistance with 'Dump Back' operations, which involves retrieving material from boxes but not removing caps or dumping material.
Change dust kits for the non-restricted dust system.
Retrieve bags from the bag house.
Operate dock plates.
Assist with annual inventory.
Assist with snow and ice removal when necessary.
Audit material locations, comparing physical inventory to SAP records, and consolidate locations.
Perform lockouts on equipment if necessary.
Perform housekeeping duties, including cleaning powder spills of non-MS coded material, removing trash, organizing the marshalling area, and arranging pigment.
Work in a co-managed environment with an outside contractor work service.