Warehouse Operator

Brenntag•Portland, OR

12d

About The Position

Your Role & Responsibilities Shipping and Receiving: Inspect incoming deliveries to ensure accuracy, check for damage, and confirm compliance with company standards. Sort, label, and store items in designated locations following inventory management protocols. Order Fulfillment: Accurately pick, pack, and prepare customer orders for shipment. Ensure products are handled safely and efficiently to minimize damage and delays. Equipment Operation: Safely operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material-handling equipment. Conduct routine maintenance checks to ensure equipment remains in good working order. Facility Maintenance: Keep the warehouse clean, organized, and free of hazards to ensure a safe work environment. Report any maintenance or safety issues to supervisors promptly. Compliance and Safety: Follow all company policies and procedures, including safety guidelines and regulatory requirements. Participate in safety training programs and actively contribute to a culture of workplace safety. Your Profile Education & Experience High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required, one-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Ability to read, write and speak the English language. Ability to operate a forklift safely and efficiently. Forklift certification required. Possess knowledge to operate scales, conveyor belts and bagging unit. Must meet PFT requirements to wear a respirator. Cannot have any facial hair that may interfere with a respirator. Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure. Ability to ready, comprehend and carry out detailed and simple instructions and write simple correspondence. Willingness to work overtime or weekends as needed. Our Offer We aim to create an environment where the best people want to work, where they can turn their passion into their job and realize their full potential. Individual development, on-the-job training, and development programs designed to help our employees grow in their careers. Paid parental leave Education assistance program Employee assistance program Various healthcare plan options as well as 401(k) Brenntag and its subsidiary companies will provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to any category protected by federal, state or local law, including as applicable, applicant’s actual or perceived race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical condition), genetic information, military service, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable federal, state or local law, political affiliation, marital status, membership in an employee organization, parental status, expunged juvenile record, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Brenntag will provide reasonable accommodations to allow an applicant to participate in the hiring process (e.g., accommodations for a test or job interview) if so requested. When completing this application, you may exclude information that would disclose or otherwise reference your race, religion, age, sex, genetic, veteran status, disability or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. This application is considered current for sixty (60) days only. At the end of this period, if you are still interested in employment, it will be necessary for you to reapply by completing a new application. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or apply for a job on this site as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by contacting Human Resources at [email protected] (phone, tty, fax, email, etc.). Brenntag North America, Inc. and its subsidiaries use E-Verify, a government-run, web-based system that allows employers to confirm the eligibility of their employees to work in the United States. For more information, please go to https://www.e-verify.gov/employees or view the poster at https://e-verify.uscis.gov/web/media/resourcesContents/E-Verify_Participation_Poster.pdf. Brenntag TA Team Brenntag is the leading global distributor of chemicals and ingredients, committed to connecting customers and suppliers within networks. We add value for our customers and partners every step of the way: through our product knowledge, innovation, and sustainable solutions, combined with our passion for service excellence and commitment to safety. Headquartered in Essen, Germany, and with more than 17,500 experts at about 600 locations in 72 countries, our two global divisions, Brenntag Essentials and Brenntag Specialties, offer a full range of industrial and specialty chemicals and ingredients. Therefore, our clients and partners can count on us for global reach combined with local agility and execution. As an employer, we embrace diversity and foster a sense of community and collaboration in an environment where employees are encouraged to share ideas and work together. We engage our employees in the company’s mission for collective success, by building long-term stability and safety through trust and clarity across the organization. We believe in empowering our employees to reach their full potential and shape the future. For more information, please visit www.brenntag.com

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required, one-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to read, write and speak the English language.
Ability to operate a forklift safely and efficiently.
Forklift certification required.
Possess knowledge to operate scales, conveyor belts and bagging unit.
Must meet PFT requirements to wear a respirator.
Cannot have any facial hair that may interfere with a respirator.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure.
Ability to ready, comprehend and carry out detailed and simple instructions and write simple correspondence.
Willingness to work overtime or weekends as needed.

Responsibilities

Inspect incoming deliveries to ensure accuracy, check for damage, and confirm compliance with company standards.
Sort, label, and store items in designated locations following inventory management protocols.
Accurately pick, pack, and prepare customer orders for shipment.
Ensure products are handled safely and efficiently to minimize damage and delays.
Safely operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material-handling equipment.
Conduct routine maintenance checks to ensure equipment remains in good working order.
Keep the warehouse clean, organized, and free of hazards to ensure a safe work environment.
Report any maintenance or safety issues to supervisors promptly.
Follow all company policies and procedures, including safety guidelines and regulatory requirements.
Participate in safety training programs and actively contribute to a culture of workplace safety.