Shipping, Receiving and Warehouse Specialist - Union, NJ

ECMS - BASF Environmental Catalyst and Metal Solutions Division; Union (NJ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Shipping, Receiving and Warehouse Specialist in Union, NJ. The role involves managing inventory, ensuring safety compliance, and optimizing warehouse operations. Candidates should have logistics experience and strong communication skills. Join a team committed to sustainability and innovation.

Benefits

Flexible Work Arrangements

Retirement Benefits

Competitive Medical and Dental Plan Options

Disability and Life Insurance Programs

Wellness Programs

Maternity/Paternity Leave

Employee Discounts

Qualifications

• 3+ years logistics, retail, or customer service experience required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage flow of goods in and out of the facility.
• Inspect incoming shipments and document discrepancies.
• Oversee receiving, warehousing, and distribution processes.

Skills

Communication

Time Organization

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Forklift certification

Job description

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Shipping, Receiving and Warehouse Specialist - Union, NJ

At BASF ECMS you get more than just compensation, Medical & Dental. Our total offer includes a wide range of elements you need to be your best in every stage of your life.

• Flexible Work Arrangements whenever possible
• Retirement Benefits with company contributions
• Competitive Medical and Dental Plan Options
• Disability and Life Insurance Programs
• Wellness Programs
• Maternity/Paternity Leave, Infertility & Adoption reimbursement
• Employee Discounts

As a Shipping, Receiving and Warehouse Specialist you will LEAD by…….

The Shipping, Receiving and Warehouse Specialist manages the flow of goods in and out the facility, verifying and recording shipments, preparing items for shipping, and ensuring accurate inventory tracking, as well asoversees all warehouse operations, including receiving, storing, and distributing goods, ensuring efficient inventory management, management of hazardous/non-hazardous/PM waste drum storage and safety compliance.

In this role you will…

• Maintain a safe and secure work environment, ensure compliance with relevant safety regulations.
• Inspect incoming shipments, comparing contents with records (manifests, invoices, orders) to ensure accuracy, and documenting any discrepancies.
• Preparing items for domestic and international shipments, including packaging, labeling, and obtaining shipping quotes. Preparing shipping documents (work orders, bills of lading, shipping orders), and maintaining records of shipments.
• Accurately track and manage inventory levels of shipping and receiving supplies such as boxes, envelopes, stickers, packaging materials, drums (metal, fiber, jerrycans, etc.), ensure timely fulfillment of orders and minimize stockouts or overstocking, implement and maintain inventory management systems, conduct regular inventory audits
• Perform weekly audits of Hazardous/Non-Hazardous Waste Accumulation Areas of regulated and non-regulated waste drums. Collect full drums of waste from labs and move to central accumulation area and replace with new empty drums.
• Assist with compressed gas cylinder movements as needed from gas cylinder storage shed to end-of-use points in labs or within facility.
• Assisting with loading and unloading trucks and deliveries.
• Oversee receiving, warehousing, and distribution processes, optimize warehouse layout and storage space utilization, manage the flow of goods through the warehouse, ensure timely and accurate shipping and receiving.
• Communicate effectively with team members, suppliers, and other stakeholders, collaborate with other departments to coordinate product movement and optimize operations.
• High school diploma, GED or equivalent.
• 3+ years logistics, retail, or customer service experience is required
• Forklift certification is preferred (if not certified, certification training will be provided)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong sense of time organization and urgency
• Able to work independently and within a team

About BASF Environmental Catalyst and Metal Solutions

Leveraging its deep expertise as the global leader in catalysis and precious metals, BASF Environmental Catalyst and Metal Solutions (ECMS) serves customers in many industries including automotive, aerospace, indoor air quality, semiconductors and hydrogen economy, and provides full loop services with its precious metals trading and recycling offering. With a focus on circular solutions and sustainability, ECMS is committed to helping our customers create a cleaner, more sustainable world. Protecting our elements of life is our purpose and this inspires us to ever-new solutions.

ECMS operates globally in 15 countries with approximately 20 production sites and over 4,000 employees.

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