WPS Operator

Cabot Corporation; Hopkinsville (KY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Cabot Corporation is hiring for a warehouse/shipping role in Kentucky. The successful candidate will handle shipping and receiving, packing, labeling, and warehousing tasks and operate forklifts to move materials across the site.

Responsibilities include preparing orders, verifying documentation, and loading shipments while adhering to safety policies and RC14001 practices. 2–3 years related experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent. Depending on location, may need to have certified apprenticeship.
• 2-3 years of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Process tasks involving shipping, receiving, packing and warehousing of chemical materials using WI and PQCP.
• Prepare and pack orders for shipment; check and prepare documentation; load shipment into carriers.
• Receive and unpack goods, label for identification, and store items as appropriate.
• Operate a forklift truck to transport goods; may operate pallet handlers and hand trucks.
• Participate in safety meetings and complete safety training requirements.
• Collect final product samples for Quality Control testing.
• Follow SH&E programs and wear PPE; work various shift schedules and overtime.
• Support RC14001 implementation as applicable to site/region.

Skills

Forklift operation

Teamwork

Mechanical aptitude

ISO standards

Interpret instructions

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Certified apprenticeship

Job description

Cabot Corporation (NYSE: CBT) is a leading global specialty chemicals and performance materials company headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, USA.
Our businesses deliver a broad range of products and solutions to customers in every corner of the globe, serving the transportation, infrastructure, environment and consumer industry sectors. We bring the power of innovative chemistry to solve customers' challenges today while preparing them to meet tomorrow's needs. Our commitment to innovation is driven by a passion to advance our customers' businesses through our deep understanding of their applications and the global trends that impact their operations.
At Cabot, we bring the power of innovative chemistry and a spirit of partnership with our customers to advance solutions that will enable a sustainable future. Our strength in research and development is a major reason why we have been an industry leader for more than 135 years in products such as reinforcing and specialty carbons, battery materials, aerogel, fumed metal oxides, inkjet colorants, masterbatches and conductive compounds.
Our employees around the world are united by our shared purpose: Creating materials that improve daily life and enable a more sustainable future. Through our corporate strategy, "Creating for Tomorrow," we are focused on our core strengths to lead in performance and sustainability - today and into the future.

Job Requirements (Principal Responsibilities)

• Uses Work Instructions (WI) and Product Quality Control Plans (PQCP) to process tasks involving shipping, receiving, packing and warehousing of chemical materials.

• Depending on organization and location, may use the business management system to enter work orders and requisitions. Prepares and maintains other records.

• Prepares and packs orders for shipment; checks and prepares documentation; loads shipment into carriers. Receives and unpacks goods, and labels for identification purposes. Stores items in warehouse on floors or shelves as appropriate.

• Operates a forklift truck to transport goods and materials throughout the plant. May operate other equipment such as pallet handlers, hand trucks, etc. May conduct general and support preventative maintenance on all process and support equipment.

• Participates in scheduled safety meetings and completes safety training requirements.

• Collects final product samples for Quality Control testing.

• Works in a safe manner and support SH&E programs. Ensures co-workers, internal and external, use appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

• Works different shift schedules and overtime hours.

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Supports efforts to implement and maintain the Responsible Care Management System in line with the requirements of the RC14001 technical specification, as applicable to the site/region.

Competencies (Knowledge, Skills and Behaviors)

• Ability to operate forklifts and other warehousing equipment

• Ability interpret operating instructions; written, verbal and listening communication skills. Ability to work collaboratively with others in a team-based environment.

• Mechanical aptitude in order to operate and maintain process and support equipment

• Ability to work with International Standards Organization (ISO) quality and process standards

Education/Experience

• High School diploma or equivalent. Depending on location, may need to have certified apprenticeship.

• 2-3 years of related experience

EEO/AA Employer/Vet/Disabled/RC14001 Realizing we function better together than individually, Cabot Corporation is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive culture that embraces our differences and to empower employees to achieve exceptional results, without consideration of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected categories. This includes providing reasonable accommodation for employees' and applicants' disabilities or religious beliefs and practices, in accordance with applicable law.

Cabot is committed to supporting and maintaining a safe and environmentally focused working environment. All employees are expected to uphold this commitment in every position.

Nondiscrimination Policy with Respect to Discussion of Pay

This is to advise that it is the policy of Cabot Corporation not to discharge or in any other manner discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because such employee or applicant has inquired about, discussed, or disclosed the compensation of the employee or applicant or another employee or applicant. This policy, however, shall not apply to instances in which an employee who has access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as part of that employee's essential job functions (such as in payroll or HR) discloses the compensation of such other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to such information, unless that disclosure is in response to a formal complaint or charge, in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing or other action, including an investigation conducted by Cabot, or otherwise as required by law.

Pre-Employment Drug Testing and Background Checks

Cabot is proud to operate as a drug-free workplace. All applicants conditionally offered a position must (a) complete and pass a background check and (b) complete a drug test and receive an acceptable test result. For certain manufacturing, quality and production positions, a pre-employment physical may be required.