Logistical Loaders

Lanxess Corporation; Institute (WV); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

LANXESS Corporation in Institute, West Virginia seeks a Logistics Loader to prepare finished products for packaging and shipment. You will manage inventory, handle shipping/receiving, and operate a forklift while following health, safety and environmental programs.

Responsibilities include packaging, labeling, coordinating with shipping, and ensuring DOT documentation compliance. Candidates must meet safety standards and participate in assessments; strong teamwork and communication are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience with Microsoft Office, Excel and Word.
• Able to lift or move up to 50 pounds and climb stairs and ladders.
• Preferred: knowledge of distribution and shipping.
• Preferred: understanding of DOT requirements.
• Preferred: experience working in a cGMP facility.

Responsibilities

• Conform to all plant safety and environmental policies, accepting responsibility for personal safety.
• Work in, and comply with, cGMP and quality guidelines.
• Package, prepare and load product for shipments as needed, based on demand.
• Assess shipment needs against production volume and organize material inventory as needed, working with the shipping coordinators.
• Load and unload product and packaging material through use of a forklift.
• Apply proper package labeling and shipping documentation with regard to DOT and internal requirements.
• Demonstrate the ability to work in a team environment and communicate with other employees using multiple methods of communication.
• Participate on organization health, safety and environmental teams and initiatves, to implmenet solutions and improvements.
• Maintain a high degree of motivation by being flexible, displaying good leadership, and being able to prioritize and make informed decisions to meet business requirements.

Skills

MS Office

Excel

Physical ability

Lifting 50 lbs

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Job Highlights

The Logistics Loader is responsible for preparing finished product for packaging and shipment. This includes inventory management, shipping and receiving functions as well as forklift operation for material movements. The Logistics Loader is expected to participate in all health, safety and environmental programs and improvement initiatives. The main responsibilities include, but are not limited to

• Conform to all plant safety and environmental policies, accepting responsibility for personal safety
• Work in, and comply with, cGMP and quality guidelines
• Package, prepare and load product for shipments as needed, based on demand
• Assess shipment needs against production volume and organize material inventory as needed, working with the shipping coordinators
• Load and unload product and packaging material through use of a forklift
• Apply proper package labeling and shipping documentation with regard to DOT and internal requirements
• Demonstrate the ability to work in a team environment and communicate with other employees using multiple methods of communication
• Participate on organization health, safety and environmental teams and initiatves, to implmenet solutions and improvements
• Maintain a high degree of motivation by being flexible, displaying good leadership, and being able to prioritize and make informed decisions to meet business requirements

Experience / Skills

The following are required

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Experience with Microsoft Office, Excel and Word
• Willing and able to lift or move up to 50 pounds and climb stairs and ladders

The following are preferred

• Knowledge of distribution and shipping
• Understanding of DOT requirements
• Experience working in a cGMP facility

  Note for consideration for the position, candidates must participate and be successful in an online assessment and/or interview, and must pass a drug screen, background check and physical exam.

  Location Institute

  Employee Type Regular

  Who we are

  LANXESS is a leading specialty chemicals company with about 12,000 employees in 32 countries. The core business of LANXESS is the development, manufacturing and marketing of chemical intermediates, additives and consumer protection products. LANXESS has achieved leading positions in the Dow Jones Best-in-Class Index and the MSCI ESG and ISS ESG ratings, among others, for its commitment to sustainability.

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  What we offer

  • Compensation We offer competitive compensation packages, inclusive of a global bonus program. The minimum pay rate for this position is $20.00 / hour.
  • Comprehensive Benefits We provide a variety of benefits to support your financial security, health and wellbeing including retirement plans, health programs, life insurance and medical care.
  • Work-Life & Flexibility We support you in maintaining a balance between working hours and personal life. With our global "Xwork" program, we offer flexible working arrangements in all countries in which we operate.
  • Training & Development We are committed to your professional and personal development and encourage you in the ongoing pursuit of education, training and knowledge through both formal and informal learning.
  • DiversityLANXESS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, age, social class, physical ability or attributes, religion, national origin, veteran status and political beliefs.

  LANXESS has a value-based performance culture. We are seeking a range of human interests, backgrounds, and experiences that can be engaged to achieve respect, ownership, trust, professionalism, integrity and healing across all sectors.

  We are looking to find diverse and talented people to join our team. Studies have shown that some individuals are less likely to apply if they do not meet 100% of the criteria. We are looking to equalize the gap! We will look to assess your talent against our competencies, values and requirements to get the best organizational fit. You might be the right candidate for this or other roles we have available!

  Join the LANXESS team!