Warehouse Operator 1

AkzoNobel; Lancaster; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life insurance

AD&D

Annual bonus

401K match

Generous vacation

Parental leave

Diversity networks

Job summary

AkzoNobel in Lancaster is seeking a warehouse operative to support receiving, storage and shipping of raw materials and finished goods in a team-oriented environment.

You will handle cycle counts, inventory accuracy, and liaise with Planning, Purchasing, Production and Customer Service to ensure smooth operations. Experience with forklifts and MS Office is desirable; a safety-focused mindset and willingness to complete training are required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Previous warehouse experience.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to read and interpret written information.
• Work in a team environment.
• Forklift experience.
• Microsoft Office experience.

Responsibilities

• Operate receiving and shipping of raw materials and finished goods in a warehouse environment.
• Follow regulatory shipping requirements and ensure proper documentation.
• Perform cycle counting and physical inventory to maintain accuracy.
• Interface with Planning, Purchasing, Production and Customer Service for smooth operations.
• Ensure proper labeling, packaging and delivery of finished goods.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Reading skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

MS Office

Forklift

Job description

About AkzoNobel

Since 1792, we’ve been supplying the innovative paints and coatings that help to color people’s lives and protect what matters most. Our world class portfolio of brands – including Dulux, International, Sikkens and Interpon – is trusted by customers around the globe. We’re active in more than 150 countries and use our expertise to sustain and enhance the fabric of everyday life. Because we believe every surface is an opportunity. It’s what you’d expect from a pioneering and long-established paints company that’s dedicated to providing sustainable solutions and preserving the best of what we have today – while creating an even better tomorrow. Let’s paint the future together.

About AkzoNobel

Since 1792, we’ve been supplying the innovative paints and coatings that help to color people’s lives and protect what matters most. Our world class portfolio of brands – including Dulux, International, Sikkens and Interpon – is trusted by customers around the globe. We’re active in more than 150 countries and use our expertise to sustain and enhance the fabric of everyday life. Because we believe every surface is an opportunity. It’s what you’d expect from a pioneering and long-established paints company that’s dedicated to providing sustainable solutions and preserving the best of what we have today – while creating an even better tomorrow. Let’s paint the future together. For more information please visit www.akzonobel.com © 2026 Akzo Nobel N.V. All rights reserved.

Job Purpose

In a team-oriented environment, perform all duties related to the operation of the Warehouse. This includes conducting all receiving and shipping operations of raw materials and finish products. Included also is the internal retrieving and staging material for production and the Finished Goods Department.

Key Accountabilities

• Participate and contribute in Health & Safety and Environmental activities (BBS observer, HS&E training, Housekeeping, 5S).
• Follow regulatory shipping requirements.
• Receive in-coming raw material and ship out-going finish goods.
• Follow and execute operational procedures – activities such as verification of incoming & outgoing shipments, identification & disposition of returned material, damaged material or obsolete material.
• Pick, Unpack and stage raw material and intermediate rolls for Coating and Finished goods departments.
• Conduct cycle counting of warehouse inventory.
• Conduct physical inventory of warehouse inventory.
• Interface with Planning, Purchasing, Production and Customer service departments to ensure proper support of sales activities.
• Support the standards and values of AkzoNobel.
• Complete all training modules.
• Ensure that all the finished products are properly labelled, packaged and delivered to its specified area
• Operate all essential warehouse equipment in a safe manner (Forklift, Walkie Stacker, pallet jack ect.)
• Participate in the company’s Life saving rules. Adhere to the Golden Principle - intervene to stop work if conditions or behavior are unsafe.
• Assist and participate with other areas as required in order to promote a team environment
• Performs other duties as required for the success of Akzo Nobel.

Additional Responsibilities

• Monthly Safety Training Sessions
• Participate in Recycling Efforts
• Ship and Receive Materials in Syteline System

Job Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Previous warehouse experience
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to read and interpret written information
• Work in a team environment
• Forklift experience
• Microsoft office experience

Physical Requirements

• Working conditions will consist of a paint factory environment that has the potential of exposure to hazardous chemicals and fumes. The employee will regularly have to work around moving forklifts, coating factory equipment (such as mixing equipment, pumps, filling equipment, etc.).
• Physical requirements are standing for periods of time, sitting, working on a computer, walking, writing, kneeling, crouching and climbing stairs.
• Occasionally lifting or moving objects up to 50 Lbs.
• Ability to work safely and at ease while wearing required, appropriate personal protective equipment including gloves, safety shoes and bumpcaps.

Total Compensation

Perks for Joining AkzoNobel!

Progression (pay-for-skill) pay plans

• Medical insurance with HSA
• Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D benefits
• Annual bonus
• 401K retirement savings with 6% company match
• Generous vacation, personal and holiday pay
• Employee appreciation days
• Paid Parental leave
• Active Diversity and Inclusion Networks
• Career growth opportunities
• Employee referral bonus

At AkzoNobel we are highly committed to ensuring an inclusive and respectful workplace where all employees can be their best self. We strive to embrace diversity in a context of tolerance. Our talent acquisition process plays an integral part in this journey, as setting the foundations for a diverse environment. For this reason we train and educate on the implications of our Unconscious Bias in order for our TA and hiring managers to be mindful of them and take corrective actions when applicable. In our organization, all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age or disability.