About the Role
We are seeking a Warehouse Technician to work at Celgard, LLC in Concord, NC. The role involves shipping and receiving in a manufacturing environment and maintaining the safe, secure operation of the warehouse, including accurate inventory storage and movement of raw materials and finished products.
Key Accountabilities
- Receives and logs inbound materials into the warehouse using packing slips and purchase orders.
- Processes, picks, packs, stages, and ships all outbound materials and customer orders.
- Ensures inventory accuracy and participates in cycle counts.
- Loads and unloads trucks using powered industrial vehicles (forklifts, powered pallet jack, manual pallet jack); must pass forklift testing and operate a forklift safely.
- Passes DOT physical and operates a commercial motor vehicle (26’ straight truck).
- Uses banding and stretch‑wrapping equipment to secure loads.
- Accurately locates and dispenses materials for manufacturing processes or finished goods shipments.
- Inputs transactions into the ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) system.
- Inspects incoming and outgoing shipments for compliance with quality standards.
- Prepares and completes bills of lading and shipping lists.
- Coordinates pick‑ups of recyclables.
- Assists in administration and purchasing of materials.
- Adheres to operator instructions and maintains general work quality.
- Collaborates with team members and cross‑functional teams; participates in meetings and leads when appropriate.
- Cross‑trains in all aspects of inventory management.
- Communicates via telephone and e‑mail professionally.
- Maintains accurate and legible records daily.
- Participates in employee involvement activities and ISO 9000 initiatives.
- Practices excellent safety and environmentally sound habits; plans safety into all activities.
- Maintains a clean, organized work environment and participates in 6S activities.
- Support production to maximize throughput and ensures correct ERP updates.
- Identifies potential process improvements and communicates them.
- Maintains professional relationships with area management and co‑workers.
- Palletizes finished goods from pack‑out, verifies inventory accuracy within AX, and scans goods to rack locations.
- Protects Celgard confidential information.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or equivalent (required).
- Valid and active U.S. Driver’s License (required).
- Previous warehouse experience and straight‑truck operation (preferred).
- Proven ability to operate PIVs safely and efficiently.
- General knowledge of shipping & receiving principles and guidelines.
- Experience in a fast‑paced, detail‑oriented environment.
- Team‑centered organizational experience.
- Lean manufacturing and tools such as barcode scanners.
- Strong knowledge of storage systems and inventory tracking.
Key Attributes
- Willingness to work in a warehouse environment with fluctuating indoor temperatures.
- Strong work ethic and ability to work independently or in a team.
- Proficient with bar‑coding equipment.
- Attention to detail and quick information retrieval.
- Good observation and communication skills.
- Ability to act as a communication link with other departments.
- Rapid learning and application of new knowledge.
- Strong organizational skills; maintains accurate records.
- Flexibility and adaptability to change and challenge.
- Conflict resolution skills and commitment to productive outcomes.
- Willingness to travel up to 10%.
Travel
Must be able and willing to travel up to 10%.
Working Environment
Position is night shift, 12‑hour, 2‑2‑3 rotation. Requires standing and walking for up to 80% of the time, with light weights up to 25 pounds. Environment may include work at various times of day with IATF 16949 and ISO 9001 standards.
Location
Concord, NC (Charlotte metro area).
Equal Opportunity Employer
Asahi Kasei is an equal‑opportunity employer. We value diversity and encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply.