Warehouse Associate

Hawkins; Village of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Stock Purchase program

Job summary

Hawkins Inc. is seeking a warehouse team member to operate, handle and maintain equipment safely while achieving production and quality standards. The role includes receiving, storing, and shipping chemical materials, plus participation in inventory and safety programs.

Qualified applicants will have a high school diploma, forklift experience, and strong communication skills. Hawkins offers a comprehensive benefits package and competitive hourly pay of $20.00/hr with bonus eligibility.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum 6 months warehouse experience or equivalent.
• Ability to safely operate an industrial forklift.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must comply with Environmental, Health & Safety training.

Responsibilities

• Know equipment and process operation; handle, transfer, ship, receive and store chemical material.
• Pick orders, load and unload trucks.
• Participate in inventory process.
• Record operating data and paperwork accurately.
• Provide routine maintenance to process equipment.
• Ensure product quality and safety standards.
• Operate independently while following SOPs and safety regulations.
• Maintain housekeeping standards.

Skills

Communication skills

Forklift operation

MS Office basics

Team player

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Description

DESCRIPTION

Hawkins, Inc. is a formulator, manufacturer, blender, distributer, and sales agent for thousands of industrial chemicals and reagent grade laboratory chemicals sold to municipalities and businesses throughout the Central United States. Thousands across a variety of industries have depended on Hawkins for the chemical products they need since 1938.

Learn more about us at www.hawkinsinc.com (NASDAQ: HWKN).

POSITION SUMMARY:

Operate, handle and maintain equipment safely while achieving production and quality standards.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for, but not limited to knowing the equipment and process operation; handle, transfer, ship, receive and store chemical material
• Pick orders, load and unload trucks
• Participate in inventory process
• Communicate compliance, safety, and equipment needs as personally identified
• Accurately and completely fill out required paperwork. Including the recording of operating data such as shipping and receiving paperwork, and inventory sheets, inspection reports, etc. as requested.
• Provide routine minor maintenance to process equipment and instrumentation
• Apply all product quality and safety standards as well as report any product safety incidents to the Supervisor, Manager, or designated back-up (applicable to positions working in accordance with specific plant or company certifications).
• Ability to safely operate independently while adhering to all company Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)s and
• Complying with all applicable Federal, State, and Corporate environmental, safety and health regulations
• Maintain housekeeping standards
• Perform other miscellaneous related duties, as needed

Requirements

REQUIREMENTS AND PREFERRED BACKGROUND/EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of 6 months experience in a warehouse environment or equivalent experience
• Ability to safely operate an industrial fork truck required
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to communicate and understand (both written and verbal) complex and/or technical operations and procedures
• Ability to comply with all mandatory Environmental, Health, & Safety and process specific training and participate as a member of the Emergency Response Team in Level A PPE [Exclude for Minneapolis and New York locations]
• Basic computer skills and knowledge of MS Office preferred.
• Prior MRP or ERP experience preferred

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to lift up to 75 pounds
• Must be able to perform physical tasks for extended periods of time including standing, walking, climbing, bending, pushing, reaching, and pulling
• Ability to climb and/or work at heights while utilizing stairs and ladders
• Ability to wear PPE and equipment such as safety shoes, face shields, safety glasses, safety goggles, hearing protection, gloves and a hard hat; chemical suits and a hair/beard net when required
• Ability to safely operate an industrial forklift
• Willing and able to adhere to all grooming requirements (for respirator use, SQF-certified environments, etc.)
• Ability to work in hot, cold, noisy, dusty, wet environmental working conditions
• Willing to work around chemicals and industrial machinery

TRAVEL:

None

Expected Compensation: $20.00/hr. + 5% bonus eligibility

Hawkins offers eligible employees and their dependents comprehensive benefits, which includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, LTD/STD and more. Other benefits for eligible employees include 401(k) match, Employee Stock Purchase program (ESPP), paid time off, and paid holidays.?

For more information on Hawkins benefits, visit: https://www.hawkinsinc.com/careers/benefits/

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law. Hawkins is a Drug Free workplace.