WPS Operator

Cabot Corporation; Tuscola (IL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits from day one

401K savings plan

Vision and dental benefits

Annual bonus

Job summary

Cabot Corporation is seeking a Warehouse Associate in Illinois to handle shipping, receiving, packing and warehousing of chemical materials. You will operate forklifts, prepare shipments, and ensure documentation is accurate.

You will follow work instructions, maintain records, and participate in safety training. Cabot offers benefits from day one, including 401K, vision, dental and an annual bonus based on performance.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Certified apprenticeship may be needed depending on location.
• 2–3 years of related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Uses WI and PQCP to process shipping, receiving, packing and warehousing tasks.
• Prepares and packs orders for shipment; loads shipments into carriers and labels items.
• Operates forklift and other warehousing equipment; participates in safety trainings.

Skills

Forklift operation

ISO standards

Teamwork

Mechanical aptitude

Reading instructions

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Certified apprenticeship (location dependent)

Tools

Forklift

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.

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.

How We’ll Support Your Success

• The pay range for this role is from $25.84 to 35.56. The actual compensation offered to the successful candidate will depend on the candidate's skill, qualifications, experience and location. In addition, all positions are eligible for health benefits on the first day of employment, 401K savings plans, vision, dental and annual bonus based on company performance.
• Dynamic, Flexible, Hard Working, Team Environment – We are busy, collaborative, growing, and we are doing really meaningful work.
• Growth –Training, great peer coaching and support, and the ability to personally grow your influence, your position, and your compensation.
• Meaningful Work that is Valued – Customers are demanding sustainable solutions without compromising quality or performance. The work we do is visible, and is helping to create a more abundant, affordable, and cleaner future. It is an awesome feeling to know you’re making a living by making a positive impact in the world; and to be able to say, “I was a part of that.”
• Benefits, Vacation, Etc. – We offer a competitive package of benefits. Benefits begin on first day of employment. Cabot Benefits
• Feedback – We are committed to giving and receiving feedback in a direct and open fashion.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.