Warehouse Technician - OSW

Asahi Kasei•Concord, NC

30d•$19•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Warehouse Technician to be a part of the warehouse team based in Concord, NC. This position directly reports to the Warehouse Supervisor and does not supervise others. Warehouse Technicians perform all duties associated with shipping and receiving in a manufacturing environment, and is responsible for maintaining the safe and secure operation of the warehouse, including accurate inventory storage and movement of both raw materials and finished product into/out of/around the warehouse areas. Primary responsibilities include receiving materials, preparing shipments, loading trucks, and tracking inventory.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
1 year experience in a warehouse environment
Proven ability to operate PIV’s in a safe and efficient manner
Experience with basic computer skills
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 bar coding 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 group 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

Nice To Haves

Straight truck operation preferred
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)
Willingness to work a 12 hour shift schedule, including day and night shifts

Responsibilities

Receives and logs inbound materials into the warehouse; utilizes information found on packing slips and purchase orders
Responsible for processing, picking, packing, staging, and shipping all outbound materials and customer orders
Ensures inventory accuracy; participates in cycle counts
Loads and unloads trucks using PIV’s (powered industrial vehicles) -- including forklifts & powered pallet jack and manual pallet jack.
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)
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 (Enterprise Resource Planning) system
Inspects incoming & outgoing shipments to insure 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 the operator instructions for the area; Ensures general quality of all work meets company standards.
Collaborates and demonstrates good communication with team members both 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 the warehouse space
Trains others (new and current employees) as needed. 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 which is associated with Tier progression
Palletize finish goods from pack-out, ability to check for inventory accuracy within AX, scans finish goods to rack locations
Must keep all Celgard information CONFIDENTIAL.