Warehouse (Columbus, GA, US, 31907-9477)

Stepan Company; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Stepan Company is seeking a warehouse associate in Columbus, GA to load/unload materials, stage orders, and operate a forklift. The role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and teamwork, with a schedule, overtime as needed, and opportunities to learn across functions.

You will handle paperwork, ensure quality standards, and participate in continuous improvement initiatives while maintaining good housekeeping and compliance with MSDS and PPE requirements.

Qualifications

• Willing to work 8-hour shifts, including evenings and weekends as scheduled.
• Willing to accept short notice for overtime and flexible hours.
• Able to lift up to 25 kg (55 lb) and perform manual handling when required.
• Paperwork accuracy and basic computer skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload raw materials and finished product into trucks, rail cars, and trailers.
• Identify products and use warehouse system for placement and order staging; operate forklift as needed.
• Maintain accurate paperwork and records; ensure quality and safety standards are met.
• Follow SOPs, EHS procedures, and ISO 9000/QAS process standards.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and adaptability across tasks.

Skills

Forklift operation

Documentation

Computer skills

Material handling

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

MSDS knowledge

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.