Warehouse Technician

Rinchem Company; Hyde Park Township (IL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading chemical logistics company as a Warehouse Technician. You'll handle materials, ensure inventory control, and maintain safety standards. This role offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for growth and a chance to make a significant impact in the logistics industry.

Benefits

Flexible working environment

Career advancement opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in warehouse operations and strong communication skills.
• Forklift experience preferred, training provided.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate and safe execution of tasks following written work instructions.
• Perform quality control checks on incoming materials.
• Operate forklifts and other equipment safely.

Skills

Collaboration

Self-motivation

Time Management

Problem Solving

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

GED

College education

Tools

Microsoft Office

Warehouse Management Software

Job description

What You'll Be Doing

As a Warehouse Technician, you will play a crucial role in the efficient and safe handling of materials, ensuring accurate inventory control, and maintaining a high level of customer satisfaction. The ideal candidate should have experience in warehouse operations, possess strong communication skills, and be comfortable working with a diverse group of teammates, including drivers, management, and customer service representatives.

Shift

Open Availability

Why Rinchem

Are you ready to embark on a thrilling career that combines innovation, efficiency, and global impact? Look no further than joining a leading chemical logistics and transportation company—Rinchem. As a vital player in this dynamic industry, you'll experience firsthand the unparalleled opportunities it offers. You’ll be at the forefront of revolutionizing supply chain management and ensuring the safe and reliable transportation of crucial chemicals worldwide. Work alongside a diverse team of experts, collaborating on cutting-edge solutions that drive sustainability, optimize operations, and adhere to stringent safety standards. With each day presenting new challenges and chances for growth, a career in chemical logistics and transportation promises not only a stimulating work environment but also a chance to make a lasting difference in the world. Rinchem is an innovative chemical management solutions provider with proven expertise in creating and managing safe and efficient supply chains for high purity and pre-packaged chemicals, gases, and hazardous goods. Rinchem works with Fortune 500 and regional customers in exciting industries like semiconductors and electronics, biotech, pharmaceutical, aerospace and defense, and other manufacturing industries to streamline some of the most complex and demanding supply chains. Rinchem has active operations in the United States, Israel, South Korea, Taiwan, Ireland, and Malaysia.Founded in 1976, Rinchem provides its customers with world-class warehousing, trucking, international freight forwarding, logistics technology, and data analytics to bring the highest performance and value to its clients’ supply chains. The company manages a diverse network of temperature-controlled and hazardous material warehouses in locations across the globe. Additionally, Rinchem has an extensive team of hazmat-trained drivers and a fleet of nearly 800 specialty vehicles including temperature-controlled, hazmat-customized trucks and trailers. Rinchem’s transportation and warehousing network are linked through the company’s proprietary, web-enabled software Chem-Star that provides customers with real-time visibility into inventory location and status.In 2022, Stonepeak Partners, a leading alternative investment firm specializing in infrastructure and real assets, announced a definitive agreement to acquire a majority stake in Rinchem. This partnership allows Rinchem to tap into Stonepeak’s deep experience in owning and growing mission-critical infrastructure businesses globally. Join Rinchem and be part of shaping a brighter future for global technology.

Why You'll Like This Job

• Great people and a great place to work.
• Exciting and challenging work that helps build the future of technology from the foundation up.
• Flexible working environment where you can fit life around work—we call that balance.
• Opportunity to further your career and advance your skills.

Scope and Responsibilities

Some of your duties will include:

• Adhere to written work instructions, ensuring accurate and safe execution of tasks.
• Work safely, utilizing all necessary personal protective equipment (PPE), and promptly escalate any potential safety or quality concerns to the appropriate personnel.
• Perform accurate quality control checks on incoming materials, maintaining high standards of product integrity.
• Convey materials and items from receiving areas to storage or other designated locations.
• Sort and place materials or items on racks, shelves, or bins according to predetermined sequences, such as size, temperature specifications, type, style, or product code.
• Unload materials, verify paperwork and packing slips, note discrepancies, and distribute items to the designated recipient.
• Assemble paperwork received from customer service representatives and place orders on pallets or designated locations.
• Mark materials with identifying information and verify accuracy.
• Wrap and ship skids in a secure and efficient manner.
• Use computers for inter-company correspondence, download temperature recorder data, and verify temperature control within customer specifications.
• Operate forklifts, trucks, pallet jacks, and other designated equipment to move, put away, or retrieve specified materials, following safety rules and regulations.
• Maintain showcase standards by ensuring cleanliness and organization throughout the service center, including picking up and disposing of trash.
• Uphold safety and security standards by immediately reporting any items or individuals within the service center that appear to be out of order to management.
• This job description outlines the primary responsibilities of the Warehouse Technician role but is not exhaustive.
• Other tasks and duties may be assigned as needed to support the efficient functioning of the warehouse and logistics operations.

Reasonable Accommodation

We are committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. If you need reasonable accommodation at any point in the application process, please contact us via email at [e-mail] so we can connect you with someone that can assist you.

Our Commitment To You

Our aim is to foster a culture where every member of Rinchem feels valued, supported, and inspired to achieve individual and corporate goals with character, competence, and commitment. This includes providing opportunity and access for all people across differences of race, age, color, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, national origin, migratory status, disability status, political affiliation, veteran status, and socioeconomic background.

Qualifications

You should have the following:

• Demonstrated capacity for collaboration, with ability to work cross-functionally in fast-paced environment.
• Self-motivated individual with a sense of urgency, a demonstrated work ethic and integrity.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize and shift tasks quickly as well as work independently.
• Effective problem-solving skills, with the ability to adapt to changing needs.

Experience and Education:

• High School Diploma, GED, or College education
• Forklift experience is preferred (training provided)
• Ability to demonstrate proficiency at the completion of initial training.

Communication Skills:

• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with a diverse team.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

Computer Skills:

• Proficiency in computer skills, including knowledge of manufacturing software, order processing systems, warehouse management software, and Microsoft Office (specifically Outlook)

Other Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
• You’ll also need to be able to:
• Read, write, speak, and comprehend the English language.
• See both distance and details at close range, within a few feet of the observer (with or without corrective lenses).
• Identify and understand the speech of another person (with or without a personal auditory hearing device).
• Adapt your schedule as needed to accommodate the business requirements, which may involve occasional early arrivals, late stays, and last-minute adjustments. This may also entail being available during holidays or outside of regular shifts.
• Be able to lift up to 50lbs