Warehouse Operator

Axalta; Brighton (MI); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 27,552,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Axalta in Brighton, MI is seeking an entry-level Warehouse Operator with growth potential based on warehouse experience, attention to detail, and initiative. The role involves order picking, palletizing, RF scanning, and maintaining inventory accuracy.

Typical shift is 7:00am to 3:30pm, Monday to Friday, with possible overtime. Safety rules and PPE use are emphasized, including restricted electronic devices in the work area.

Qualifications

• Entry level role with potential for career growth based on warehouse experience and initiative.
• Preferred experience: 2 years in shipping/receiving or warehousing with practical knowledge of shipping procedures.
• Knowledge of DOT shipping regulations or powered equipment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintain good attendance and adhere to safety and PPE policies.
• Operate electric pallet jacks safely and accurately pick orders.
• Use RF scan gun to read and complete order paperwork.
• Wrap pallets with an automated wrapper and ensure proper packaging.
• Audit shipments and cycle count warehouse inventory.
• Keep work area clean and organized; assist with boxing finished goods as needed.

Skills

Shipping/receiving

Warehouse operations

RF scanner

Forklift certified

Tools

Forklift Certified

Job description

## Warehouse OperatorApply: US-MI-Brighton: Full time: Posted Today: 2026-19861This role is an entry level position with opportunity for significant career growth based on warehouse experience, attention to detail, skills displayed and initiative. Preferred experience: 2 years in a shipping, receiving and/or warehousing environment with practical knowledge of shipping practices and procedures. Consideration given to experience of the the following:Understanding of D.O.T. shipping regulationsPrevious certification of powered industrial trucks (forklift, powered pallet jacks, etc.)Order picking/fulfillment, stacking different sizes on a pallet This position would be responsible for performing the following functions.* Maintain good work attendance record.* Adhere to all safety rules, regulations and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) policies as set by the company, including reporting hazards, incidents, or accidents.* Being able to operate electric pallet jacks in the safest manner.* Maintaining good communication skills both verbally and written.* Order picking (picking, stacking & palletizing boxes for secure pallet loads).* Use of electronic RF scan gun technology, reading & completing order paperwork to pick orders.* Use of an automated wrapping machine to shrink wrap pallets for shipping.* Accurately audit shipment orders and cycle count warehouse inventory.* Keeping the assigned work area organized and cleaned.* Assist with boxing of finished goods or tasks as assigned by management as needed. Work hours are generally 7:00am to 3:30pm Monday to Friday. Saturdays and overtime are available depending on the workload and skill levels. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear in an industrial environment. Frequent climbing, walking, kneeling, reaching, and standing in indoor and outdoor industrial environments. Occasional exposure to weather, wet/humid environment, and noise. The employee must be able to lift and/or move objects up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and the ability to adjust focus. Tobacco is restricted to a designated area.Due to safety policies, ALL electronic devices, INCLUDING cellphones, are restricted to designated break areas only and are not allowed in the work area. No exceptions.**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. **Recruitment Fraud Alert**: We take candidate safety seriously. If you believe you’ve encountered a fraudulent job posting claiming to represent our company, please include a link or screenshot and report it to [e-mail]. 7 - Operatives (EEO-1 Job Categories-United States of America) We consider an individual’s qualifications, skillset, and experience to determine final salary. This role is eligible for benefits such as health insurance and paid time off. The actual offer will be at the company’s sole discretion and determined by relevant business considerations, including the final candidate’s qualifications, years of experience, skillset, and geographic location.This is an active opening for which we are recruiting to fill immediately.