Shipper/Receiver - 1st Shift

C100 Quaker Houghton PA, Inc.; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniforms provided

Bi‑weekly pay

401(k) match

Health, dental and vision benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Quaker Houghton in Detroit, MI is seeking a detail-oriented shipping/receiving associate. The role includes occasional light production tasks to support on-time production and shipping with a strong emphasis on quality, safety, and customer service.

You will handle loading/unloading, inventory checks, and paperwork accuracy. Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED and some shipping/receiving experience; chemical manufacturing experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Previous shipping and receiving experience preferred.
• 1–2 years of related chemical manufacturing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload trucks and move goods using forklift.
• Track material inventory and perform counts.
• Store and retrieve raw materials and finished goods.
• Clean up spills of non-hazardous items.
• Prepare drums/bins for shipment.
• Maintain a clean and safe facility through housekeeping.
• Ensure shipment paperwork is complete and accurate.
• Load and unload overseas containers.

Skills

Forklift operation

Material handling

Inventory tracking

Education

High school diploma/GED

Shipping/receiving experience

Chemical manufacturing experience

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Job Summary

This position is primarily responsible for executing shipping and receiving tasks to ensure timely and accurate delivery of products. It also includes light production duties to support on‑time production and uphold high standards of quality, safety, and customer service.

About Us

At Quaker Houghton, we are experts in the development, production and application of industrial process fluids, lubricants and coatings for the manufacturing industry. We have been an integral part in the growth of the world’s largest industrial and manufacturing companies from aerospace and automotive to primary metal and energy. Today, we have a global presence, with our corporate headquarters located in Conshohocken, PA. Quaker Houghton is a global publicly traded company with a unique collaborative culture that supports career growth for its colleagues and offers competitive compensation and benefit programs.

Position Summary

This position will focus primarily on shipping and receiving responsibilities. Additional responsibilities for performing occasional, light production duties to ensure on‑time production and shipment of product while adhering to high standards of quality, safety and customer service.

Job Responsibilities

• Loading and unloading trucks and moving finished goods/raw materials throughout facilities, including the use of fork trucks.
• Assist in tracking material inventory and performing inventory counts.
• Store and retrieve raw materials, finished goods, and supplies in the warehouse.
• Clean up spills of non-hazardous items.
• Prepare and inspect drums/bins, etc. for shipment.
• Assist in maintaining a clean and safe facility through performance of general housekeeping duties.
• Confirm paperwork is complete for all shipments and correct when needed.
• Loading and unloading of overseas containers.

Education / Experience

• High school diploma/GED
• Previous shipping and receiving preferred
• 1‑2 years of related chemical manufacturing experience preferred

Physical Demands

• Ability to move drums up to 500 pounds with mechanical equipment in a safe manner as directed.
• May be required to lift up to 50 pounds
• May be required to stand for long periods and walk great distances daily
• Routinely required to use hands to finger, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms.
• May be required to sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl and talk or hear
• May be required to work in small spaces and high locations

What's in it for you?

• Quarterly Plant Gainshare
• Company Provided Uniforms
• Competitive bi‑weekly pay
• Generous annual paid time off.
• 401 (k) employer match.
• Health care, dental and vision benefits.
• Employees can receive up to a $1,000 bonus by referring a friend to join the company.
• Safety is a top priority at Quaker Houghton. All operators receive extensive on‑the‑job training during the first 3 months of employment.
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Competitive pay programs with excellent career growth trajectory
• Paid time off for volunteerism
• Dress for your day; how you dress is determined by what your day may bring
• Opportunity to participate in comprehensive benefit options including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Parental Leave, Holiday Pay, Paid Time Off, Tuition Reimbursement, and Savings Plan
• Work for a global leader in the industrial process fluids industry

Equal Opportunity

Quaker Houghton is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. Quaker Houghton provides equal employment opportunity for all qualified candidates. Quaker Houghton does not discriminate against any candidate for employment based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, affectional or sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, creed, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, veteran’s status, physical/mental disability, genetic information, or any other category protected by U.S federal, state, and/or local employment law. Furthermore, Quaker Houghton is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified candidates with physical and/or mental disabilities.

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