Warehouse Technician - Night Shift

Asahi Kasei • Concord, NC

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Celgard, LLC, a part of the Polypore International and Asahi Kasei Group, is a global leader in developing and producing high-performance membrane technology for energy storage and specialty applications. We are seeking a Warehouse Technician for our Concord, NC facility. This role is crucial for maintaining the safe and secure operation of the warehouse, ensuring accurate inventory management, and efficiently handling the movement of raw materials and finished products. The position involves performing all duties associated with shipping and receiving in a manufacturing environment, including receiving materials, preparing shipments, loading trucks, and tracking inventory.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid and active U.S. Driver’s License.
• Previous work experience in a warehouse environment & straight truck operation preferred.
• Proven ability to operate PIV’s in a safe and efficient manner.
• General knowledge of shipping & receiving principles and guidelines strongly preferred.
• Previous work experience in a fast-paced, detail-oriented environment.
• Previous experience working in a team-centered organization helpful.
• Previous experience with lean manufacturing principles, especially in a warehouse setting preferred.
• Previous experience with tools used to scan materials (i.e., barcode scanners).
• Ability and willingness to work in a warehouse environment, working with fluctuating indoor temperatures (above and below average temperatures).
• Must have a stellar work ethic and the ability to work in a team environment as well as the ability to work independently.
• Able to operate barcoding equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to locate information quickly and efficiently.
• Good observation skills.
• Able to communicate effectively with team members and other groups within the Celgard organization.
• Ability to act as communication link with other departments.
• Ability to learn quickly and apply knowledge.
• Ability and willingness to lead meetings.
• Strong organization skills; able to maintain accurate records.
• Equally comfortable working independently as well as within a team.
• Flexible and able to adapt well to change and challenge within the work place.
• Able to work on a high performing team creating an environment where open and honest communication is the norm.
• Must be able to deal with conflict productively, bringing forth issues that need to be discussed and work to forge a mutually beneficial outcome.
• Must successfully pass forklift testing and be able to operate a forklift in a safe and effective manner.
• Must successfully pass DOT physical & be able to operate a commercial motor vehicle (26’ straight truck).

Nice To Haves

• Previous work experience in a warehouse environment & straight truck operation preferred.
• General knowledge of shipping & receiving principles and guidelines strongly preferred.
• Previous experience working in a team-centered organization helpful.
• Previous experience with lean manufacturing principles, especially in a warehouse setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Receives and logs inbound materials into the warehouse, utilizing information from packing slips and purchase orders.
• Processes, picks, packs, stages, and ships all outbound materials and customer orders.
• Ensures inventory accuracy and participates in cycle counts.
• Loads and unloads trucks using powered industrial vehicles (PIVs), including forklifts, powered pallet jacks, and manual pallet jacks.
• Bands and stretch-wraps material using banding and stretch-wrapping equipment.
• Accurately locates and dispositions materials for manufacturing processes and/or finished goods for shipments.
• Uses a computer to accurately input transactions into the ERP system.
• Inspects incoming and outgoing shipments to ensure compliance with applicable quality standards.
• Prepares and completes bills of lading and shipping lists.
• Coordinates pick-ups of recyclables.
• Provides assistance in the administration and purchasing of materials.
• Understands and adheres to operator instructions for the area, ensuring general quality of all work meets company standards.
• Collaborates and demonstrates good communication with team members within the department and cross-functionally; participates on cross-functional teams; leads meetings.
• Becomes cross-trained in all aspects of inventory management.
• Communicates via telephone and e-mail in a friendly and professional manner.
• Prepares and retains accurate and legible records on a daily basis.
• Participates in employee involvement activities and ISO 9000 initiatives.
• Practices excellent safety and environmentally sound habits; plans safety into all work activities.
• Maintains a clean and organized work environment that meets facility standards; participates in 6S activities; organizes warehouse space.
• Ensures breaks and lunches are taken and time is not abused.
• Supports managing data and works with Production to ensure production through-put is maximized.
• Works with Production to ensure proper updates of all relevant part numbers in the ERP system.
• Identifies areas of potential process improvement and communicates accordingly.
• Maintains a professional and productive relationship with area management & co-workers.
• Participates in Team Roles associated with Tier progression.
• Palletizes finished goods from pack-out, checks for inventory accuracy within AX, and scans finished goods to rack locations.
• Keeps all Celgard information confidential.

Benefits

• Asahi Kasei Group operates with a commitment of creating for tomorrow.
• Celgard is part of Polypore International, a leading global high technology company specializing in microporous membranes.
• Polypore brings advanced development and manufacturing know-how as well as unique problem-solving capabilities to customers' lithium-ion and lead-acid battery development teams.
• Celgard manufacturing sites are IATF 16949 and ISO 9001 certified.
• As an equal opportunity employer, Asahi Kasei believes a diverse workforce will provide us with the ability to continuously support the changes in the economy, society, and environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED