Warehouse Material Handler

Veolia; Norfolk, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Parental Leave

401(k) Plan with employer match

Flexible Spending & Health Saving

AD&D Insurance

Disability Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Veolia is seeking a Warehouse Material Handler to manage inventory, receive and store materials, and operate forklifts safely. The role requires adherence to safety, environmental standards, and accurate record-keeping within a dynamic environmental services facility.

The ideal candidate will have forklift certification, strong communication and organizational skills, and the ability to lift 50+ pounds while maintaining neat, compliant warehouses.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills and computer literacy with ERP systems.
• Proven organizational and time-management abilities; detail oriented.
• Forklift certification or ability to obtain within training period.
• Ability to safely lift 50+ pounds and handle hazardous materials per safety rules.
• Experience with OSHA regulations and warehouse controls.

Responsibilities

• Receive and unload shipments using forklifts or equipment.
• Verify items against documentation and inspect for damage.
• Maintain accurate inventory and calibration/operation logs.
• Ensure safety, environmental standards, and proper storage of materials.
• Operate warehouse management systems for inventory tracking.

Skills

Communication Skills

ERP experience

Organizational Skills

Time Management

Troubleshooting

Forklift certification

Ability to lift 50+ pounds

OSHA regulations

Education

HS Diploma, GED or equivalent

Warehouse Management knowledge

Tools

SAP ERP

Job description

Company Description

Veolia Group is a global leader in environmental services, operating across all five continents with nearly 218,000 employees. Specializing in water, energy, and waste management. Veolia Group designs and implements innovative solutions for decarbonization, depollution, and resource regeneration, supporting communities and industries in their ecological transformation.

Within this framework, Veolia’s Water Technology Business brings together a dedicated team of experienced professionals committed to tackling the world’s most complex challenges related to water scarcity, quality, productivity, and energy. Together, we pursue a shared mission to create a more sustainable future.

Job Description

Job Summary:

The WarehouseMaterial Handler ensures inventory control management and warehouse operationsfor environmental services facilities, handling hazardous and non-hazardous materials safely, operatingforklifts and other material handling equipment.

Key Characteristics:

• Manage receipt, storage, and distribution of materials including hazardous and non hazardousitems
• Operate forklifts and material handling equipment safely and efficiently
• Maintain accurate inventory records and perform regular stock counts
• Maintain warehouse organization and cleanliness
• Dependable, accountable and diligent
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Troubleshooting and problem-solving skills

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Receive incoming shipments of goods, often using forklifts or other equipment to unload trucksand other delivery vehicles.
• Verify that the items received match the accompanying documentation
• Inspect items for damage before moving them to designated storage areas
• Maintainaccurate, neat and complete records of all calibration/operation logs and reports
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and environmental standards
• Use warehouse management systems for inventory tracking
• Receipt, storage, issue and stock control of materials in the warehouse
• Maintains all reagent and chemical inventory in the calibration room
• Assist Material buyer in cycle count, blind and yearly inventory
• Receiving, issuing parts listed for plant and field use
• Responsible for stocking spill kits, firelocker and housekeeping of waste management areas
• Responsible for rebuilding, testing all configurations of Cla-Vals and dosing pumps
• Handling of potentially hazardous chemicals
• Responsible for all hazardous chemical storage areas, deliveries, tank levels and dilutions duringthe shift.
• Follow safety procedures when operating equipment and handling materials
• Perform routine maintenance checks on equipment to ensure it is in goodworking order
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment, ensuring that loading and dockingareas are clear

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Required:

• Communication Skills
• Computer skills, experience with ERPs
• Organizational Skills
• Time Management
• Trouble Shooting
• Forklift certification (or ability to obtain)
• Ability to lift 50+ pounds regularly
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations

Preferred:

• At least 2 years of experience in a comparable manufacturing or warehouse environmentinvolving chemical handling
• ERP experience in SAP
• Knowledge of Water Technology
• Knowledge of the lab, workwith lab technicians and performquality control checks
• Operates yard-mule and forklift as business needs

Education and Experience

Required:

• HS Diploma, GED or equivalent.
• At least 1 year of experience and knowledge of warehouse management, forklift operation and/or resins and water treatment experience

Preferred:

• Warehouse Management knowledge

Working Conditions:

• Ability and willingness to perform physical duties such as lifting up to 50 lbs, climbing, workingat elevated heights, and manual dexterity
• Ability and willingness to work in a range of environments to include but not limited to industrialfacilities, manufacturing facilities, and power industry facilities

Additional Information

Why You’ll Love Working Here!

• In diversity lies strength - We strive to be a workplace that is inclusive andempowers people to contribute their best
• Recognition and rewards for your hard work and achievements
• Opportunity for new challenges - We are growing and love to promote from within
• An excellent leadership team and a collaborative culture that values innovation
• At all levels of the organization, we recognize talent and want to help you build yoursustainable career!

We realize diverse teams make smarter decisions, deliver better results, and build strongercommunities. We’re an organization that champions diversity and inclusion at every rung of theladder and are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance Starting Day 1!
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Parental Leave
• 401(k) Plan - 3% default contribution plus matching!
• Flexible Spending & Health Saving Accounts
• AD&D Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement

Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of
thisposting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to
applicablelaw.

****Applicants are required to be eligible to lawfully work in the U.S. immediately; employer will
notsponsor applicants for U.S. work authorization (e.g. H-1B visa) for this opportunity****

At Veolia, we realize diverse teams make smarter decisions, deliver better results, and build stronger communities. We’re an organization that champions diversity and inclusion at every rung of the ladder and are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

To ensure transparency and compliance with employment laws, we provide the following details regarding this position:

Compensation:

• The compensation range is tied to the market for similarly bench-marked roles. The range is not an absolute, but a guide, and offers will be based on the individual candidate’s knowledge, skills, experience and market conditions, as well as internal peer equity,$21 - $22.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) Disclosure:

• We do not use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to screen, assess, or select applicants for this position.

Vacancy Status:

• This posting is for an existing vacancy.

As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications, without discrimination.