Warehouse Technician - Night Shift

Asahi Kasei•Concord, NC

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Celgard, an Asahi Kasei Group company, is a global leader in developing and producing high-performance membrane technology for various applications, including lithium-ion batteries. They are seeking a Warehouse Technician for their facility in Concord, NC. This role is crucial for managing the safe and secure operation of the warehouse, ensuring accurate inventory, and handling the movement of raw materials and finished products. The position involves performing all duties associated with shipping and receiving in a manufacturing environment.

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 workplace.
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 be able and willing to travel up to 10%.
Work will require standing and walking for up to 80% of the time.
You may be required to lift up to 25 pounds and/or force necessary to push, pull, or otherwise move objects.

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 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) such as forklifts and powered pallet jacks, as well as manual pallet jacks.
Bands and stretch-wraps material using appropriate equipment.
Accurately locates and dispositions materials for manufacturing processes and finished goods for shipment.
Uses a computer to input transactions into the ERP system.
Inspects incoming and outgoing shipments for compliance with 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 and ensures general quality of work meets company standards.
Collaborates and communicates effectively with team members and cross-functionally.
Participates in cross-functional teams and leads meetings.
Becomes cross-trained in all aspects of inventory management.
Communicates via telephone and email 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, planning safety into all work activities.
Maintains a clean and organized work environment that meets facility standards, participating 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 and co-workers.
Participates in Team Roles associated with Tier progression.
Palletizes finished goods from pack-out and checks for inventory accuracy within AX.
Scans finished goods to rack locations.
Keeps all Celgard information confidential.