Warehouse Operator

Axalta; Brighton (MI); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Axalta is seeking a Warehouse Associate at our Brighton, Michigan facility. Responsibilities include picking orders, scanning, palletizing for shipment, and inventory control. The role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and teamwork in a fast-paced environment.

The position runs Monday–Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. with occasional Saturdays and overtime. Candidates should have at least 2 years in warehousing and a high school diploma or equivalent.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in shipping, receiving, warehousing, or distribution.
• Working knowledge of warehouse operations, shipping practices, and inventory processes.
• Ability to safely operate warehouse equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to workplace safety.

Responsibilities

• Accurately pick customer orders, including selecting, stacking, and palletizing product for shipment.
• Utilize RF scanning technology and complete required order documentation.
• Operate automated stretch-wrap equipment to prepare pallets for shipping.
• Audit shipment orders to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Perform cycle counts and assist with inventory control activities.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Assist with packaging finished goods and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Order fulfillment

Inventory management

Attention to detail

Safety compliance

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

RF scanning

FedEx Ship Manager

Job description

We are currently looking for a Warehouse Associate to join us at our facility in Brighton, Michigan. The Warehouse Associate is responsible for supporting daily warehouse operations, including order fulfillment, inventory management, shipping preparation, and material handling. This role requires a strong commitment to safety, accuracy, quality, and teamwork in a fast-paced warehouse environment.

Schedule: Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; occasional Saturdays as business needs require. Overtime is expected.

Key responsibilities

• Accurately pick customer orders, including selecting, stacking, and palletizing product for shipment.
• Utilize RF scanning technology and complete required order documentation.
• Operate automated stretch-wrap equipment to prepare pallets for shipping.
• Audit shipment orders to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Perform cycle counts and assist with inventory control activities.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Assist with packaging finished goods and perform other duties as assigned.
• Maintain reliable attendance and punctuality.
• Follow all company safety procedures, regulations, and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements.
• Report safety hazards, incidents, injuries, and accidents promptly.
• Safely operate electric pallet jacks and other authorized warehouse equipment.
• Communicate effectively with team members and supervisors, both verbally and in writing.

Minimum requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in a shipping, receiving, warehousing, or distribution environment.
• Working knowledge of warehouse operations, shipping practices, and inventory processes.
• Ability to safely operate warehouse equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to workplace safety.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and/or pull up to 50 pounds.

Preferred skills

• Previous forklift certification or forklift operating experience.
• Knowledge of Department of Transportation (DOT) shipping regulations.
• Experience using FedEx Ship Manager or similar shipping software.
• Experience with RF scanning systems and inventory management processes.

This is an active opening for which we are recruiting to fill immediately.

Our Company

Axalta has remained at the forefront of the coatings industry by continually investing in innovative solutions. We engineer technologies that protect customers’ products whether they are battling heat, light, corrosion, abrasion, moisture, or chemicals and add dimension and beauty with colorful finishes. We have a vast and ever evolving portfolio of brands primed to play an important part in everything from modernizing infrastructure around the world to enabling the next generation of electric and autonomous vehicles. Axalta operates its business in two segments: Performance Coatings and Mobility Coatings, which serve four end markets, including Refinish, Industrial, Light Vehicle and Commercial Vehicle, across North America, EMEA, Latin America and Asia Pacific. Our diverse global footprint allows us to deliver solutions in over 140+ countries and coat 30 million vehicles per year. We’ve recently set an exciting 2040 carbon neutrality goal, in addition to 10 other sustainability initiatives, and we take pride in working with our customers to optimize their businesses and achieve their goals.

Axalta may use technology-assisted tools, including artificial intelligence (AI), to support certain aspects of the recruitment and selection process. These tools may be used to help manage applications, identify job‑related qualifications, and assist recruiter review. All hiring decisions involve human oversight and review.

This role is eligible for benefits such as health insurance and paid time off.

Axalta is a global coatings company focused on providing customers with innovative, colorful and sustainable solutions. With more than 150 years of experience in the coatings industry, Axalta continues to find ways to serve more than 100,000 customers with the finest coatings, application systems and technology.