Warehouse Worker

HARCROS CHEMICALS; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership

Bonus opportunities

Vehicle/car allowances

Comprehensive benefits (medical, DIS,;

ESOP participation

401(k) and Roth options

Mental health resources (Lyra)

10 paid holidays

Job summary

Harcros Chemicals in Memphis is seeking a warehouse/logistics associate to perform receiving, storage, and distribution of materials, with emphasis on safety and regulatory compliance. The role supports production and may involve hazardous waste handling and DOT compliance.

Responsibilities include loading/unloading, inspecting shipments, preparing records, and fulfilling customer orders with accuracy while operating a forklift and maintaining the warehouse and yard.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1–3 years of related experience or training.
• Ability to operate a forklift.
• Basic reading, writing, and math skills.
• Ability to follow detailed instructions and solve problems.
• Experience with hazardous environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Receive, store, and distribute materials and products.
• Load/unload vehicles and inspect shipments for damage.
• Handle hazardous waste: generation, storage, and management.
• Prepare manifests, logs, and regulatory documents.
• Perform material handling tasks including drumming, filling, labeling, and repacking liquids.

Skills

Forklift operation

Reading & writing

Basic math

Safety awareness

Problem solving

Team communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

N/A

Job description

Position Summary

Performs warehouse and logistics operations including receiving, storing, handling, and distributing materials and products. The role also involves hazardous waste handling, regulatory compliance, order fulfillment, and supporting production as needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Receive, store, and distribute materials and products.
• Load and unload dry vans and tank trucks; verify and inspect incoming shipments for damage.
• Handle hazardous waste activities, including: Generating, inspecting, storing, and managing hazardous waste.
• Responding to spills and incidents per emergency plans.
• Preparing and maintaining records (manifests, inspection logs, waste determinations, reports).
• Read production orders and perform material drumming, tote filling, washing, labeling, and repacking of liquids.
• Transport materials between receiving, production, storage, and staging areas.
• Assemble and stage customer orders; verify paperwork, labeling, placards, and container markings.
• Process picking tickets and ensure order accuracy.
• Operate forklift for moving materials and shipments.
• Perform daily forklift inspections.
• Manage inbound and outbound freight (common carriers and inter-branch).
• Inspect customer pickup vehicles for DOT compliance.
• Ensure all shipments are secured according to DOT requirements.
• Meet customer delivery requirements (stenciling, COAs, MSDS, etc.).
• Maintain warehouse and yard.
• Assist in production operations as needed.

Qualifications

• Required: High school diploma or GED (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
• Required: 1–3 years of related experience or training.
• Required: Ability to operate a forklift.
• Required: Basic language skills: Read and understand instructions, correspondence, and memos. Write simple communications. Communicate effectively in small group or one-on-one settings.
• Required: Basic math skills: Perform arithmetic operations (add, subtract, multiply, divide). Understand ratios, percentages, and simple graphs.
• Required: Reasoning ability: Follow detailed written or verbal instructions. Solve problems with limited variables in standardized situations.
• Preferred: Experience in hazardous waste handling or regulated environments.
• Preferred: Familiarity with DOT regulations and shipping compliance.
• Preferred: Warehouse, logistics, or manufacturing experience.

Work Environment

Frequent exposure to: Moving mechanical parts Outdoor weather conditions Wet and humid environments Occasional exposure to: High or precarious places Fumes, airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals Vibration Noise level: Typically moderate with occasional loud noise.

Physical Requirements

• Frequent standing, walking, reaching, handling, and use of hands.
• Occasional sitting, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and smelling.
• Lifting requirements: Regularly lift up to 50 pounds Frequently lift over 100 pounds Occasionally lift up to 10 pounds.
• Vision requirements: Close, distance, color, and peripheral vision Depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Why Join Harcros Chemicals?

• Employee-owned company where your contributions drive shared success
• Competitive pay, bonus opportunities, and vehicle/car allowances for eligible roles
• Comprehensive benefits, including multiple medical plan options, disability coverage, AD&D, and life insurance
• Strong retirement benefits with ESOP participation, 401(k) and Roth options, company contributions, and early vesting
• Access to Lyra mental health and wellness resources for employees and dependents starting day one
• Supportive, team-focused culture that values collaboration and growth
• 10 paid holidays, including one floating holiday
• Opportunity to build a meaningful career with a company committed to excellence

Harcros Chemicals is an employee-owned chemical manufacturing and distribution company headquartered in Kansas City, Kansas, with over a century of industry experience. With operations across North America and a nationwide distribution network, we deliver reliable, high-quality chemical solutions to customers worldwide across industries including water treatment, agriculture, oil and gas, personal care, and more. Safety, sustainability, and exceptional service are at the core of everything we do.

Harcros Chemicals is an employee-owned chemical manufacturing and distribution company headquartered in Kansas City, Kansas, with over a century of industry experience. With operations across North America and a nationwide distribution network, we deliver reliable, high-quality chemical solutions to customers worldwide across industries including water treatment, agriculture, oil and gas, personal care, and more. Safety, sustainability, and exceptional service are at the core of everything we do.