Warehouse

Stepan Company; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Stepan Company is seeking a Warehouse Associate in Columbus, GA to support loading and unloading of materials, order staging, and accurate paperwork. The role requires safe forklift operation, adherence to EHS and quality standards, and flexibility to cover varying shifts and overtime as needed.

You will work on a team to meet health, safety, environmental and customer service targets, while maintaining housekeeping and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Must be willing and able to work 8 hour shifts as schedule and cover evening hours and weekends as assigned.
• Must be willing to accept short notice for overtime. Must be prepared to work flexible hours to cover weekends and absences.
• Must meet physical requirements and be able to carry out manual work including lifting of 25kg

Responsibilities

• Load and unload raw materials and finished products into tank trucks, rail cars and trailers.
• Identify products and use forklift for placement and order staging.
• Complete paperwork accurately and maintain records to quality standards.
• Maintain high housekeeping standards and report incidents or unsatisfactory conditions.
• Monitor stock movements and support training as needed.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety awareness

Documentation

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Job Description

To work as part of a team in order to ensure that all Health, Safety, Chemical, Environmental, Operational and Customer service targets are met. Warehouse position is responsible for working M-F eight hour shifts per assigned schedule and as needed for scheduled overtime. The job requires a demonstrated ability to load and off load raw material and finished product into tank trucks, rail cars and trailers. Ability to identify products and understand the warehouse system for placement and order staging which requires employee to utilize a fork lift. Paperwork accurate completion and computer skills are required.

Ehs

• Carries out duties to comply with all safety SOP's and EHS procedures for the site
• Understands basis of safety for processes operated.
• Understands process alarm and safety interlock systems.
• Operates and maintains equipment in a safe and correct manner.
• Handles materials correctly as specified in MSDS and wears the correct PPE specified by the PPE matrix.
• Maintains high housekeeping standards within work area.
• Reports incidents and unsatisfactory work practices/ conditions via the near miss or event reporting system.
• Completes relevant area audits and checklists in accordance with specified schedule.

Quality

• Achieves quality targets
• Understands ISO 9000 and QAS process standards.
• Ensures finished goods are of the highest quality.
• Understands factors affecting product quality and adjusts conditions within specified guidelines to achieve product quality specification.
• Completes documentation and records to quality standards.
• Actively participates in continuous improvement

Operational Performance

• Operates processes in full accordance with SOP’s
• Operates processes to ensure plan/schedule.
• Understands the basic operation and expected performance of equipment used, carrying out fit for purpose checks and ensuring good maintenance standards.
• Accurately records all processing records and stock movements and monitors existing paperwork for errors or discrepancies.
• Is flexible and willing to carry out a number of different tasks across the site.
• Readily undertakes training and willing to train others.
• Reports any irregularities with stock levels.
• Complete and in process analysis.

Customer Care

• Understands internal and external customer requirements and endeavors to meet their needs.
• Ensures all raw materials and finished products meet the customer specifications.

Miscellaneous duties will be assigned as needs arise

Qualifications

• Must be willing and able to work 8 hour shifts as schedule and cover evening hours and weekends as assigned.
• Must be willing to accept short notice for overtime. Must be prepared to work flexible hours to cover weekends and absences.
• Must meet physical requirements and be able to carry out manual work including lifting of 25kg

Education

• High School Diploma

Established in 1932, Stepan Company is a major manufacturer of basic and intermediate chemicals including surfactants, polymers, as well as specialty ingredients that go into consumer, household, and institutional products such as laundry detergents, shampoos, and surface cleaners. Stepan Company currently has 19 global manufacturing locations and over 2,400 employees. We have a strong record of growth. Our growth allows us to provide meaningful career opportunities and stability to our team members. We have big goals at Stepan and know every team member will be crucial to achieving our objectives. Regardless of function, we are looking for team members who bring with them a growth mindset, an entrepreneurial spirit, and the ability to thrive in an evolving environment.

We celebrate diversity at Stepan and are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive environment. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, disability, age, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.