Warehouse Technician

The Asahi Kasei Group operates with a commitment of creating for tomorrow. Our business sectors, Material, Homes, and Health Care, contribute to the development of society by anticipating the changing needs of those around the world. We look for candidates that offer a fresh perspective and a variety of skills to help us achieve our commitment. We are currently seeking applications to fill the following job opening at Asahi Kasei Plastics North America where our products are used in a wide array of molding applications including automotive, consumer, electronics, furniture, and industrial parts and they provide excellent solutions for pressure vessels.

Company:

Asahi Kasei Plastics North America, Inc.

Job Description:

Job Overview The Warehouse Technician is accountable for moving finished product, raw materials and packaging within the warehouse, and receiving/shipping materials in and out of the warehouse, as well as handling packaging and recycled dunnage. This role will be responsible for auxiliary activities such as: packaging material into sample boxes, operating the baler and operating the transloading equipment. The technician will also be required to work with SAP to ship and receive materials and for movements within the Warehouse to ensure inventory is accurate. Job Tasks Load and unload dry van trailers Operate the stretch wrapping machine Repackage customer samples Handle shipping and receiving paperwork. Enter movement of materials into SAP Store and move materials Safely operate forklifts, packaging equipment, labeling tools. Coordinate material movements with third party logistics companies Pack overseas shipping containers Assist in the follow up on customer complaints, participate in root cause investigations. Labeling, repackaging, sorting and recycling materials throughout the operations area. General housekeeping and light maintenance. Working under the direction of senior employees to move, weigh, mix, and stage materials. Assist bulk truck drivers in loading bulk trucks from finished goods silos. Offload railcars of raw materials into silos. Interact and provide good customer service to drivers and vendors Qualifications (Education, Experience, Licensures, and Certifications) Minimum requirement is High School Diploma or G.E.D. post-secondary education Must be able to be forklift certified. (Company certifies on-the-job) Must be able to work flexible rotating start times, Monday through Friday with occasional overtime and weekend shift capability Required Skills Must possess basic computer proficiency skills. Comfortable working computers and with SAP is a must. Strong interpersonal abilities in order to manage multifaceted communications with customers, internal partners and third-party logistics carriers is required. Forklift experience preferred Work Environment / Physical Demands / Travel Standing and walking continuously Working at heights up to 20 feet Working in a fall arrest harness while climbing ladders on trailers Sitting and operating a forklift for extended periods of time Lifts/Carries 20 - 50 Lbs. frequently Lifts/Carries 50 - 100 Lbs. with assistance occasionally Reaching and bending frequently Pushes/pulls occasionally Working outdoors in all environments As an equal opportunity employer, Asahi Kasei believes a diverse workforce will provide us with the ability to continuously support the changes in the economy, society, and environment. Be cautious of fraudulent communications claiming to be from Asahi Kasei. Incidents have occurred in which individuals impersonating Asahi Kasei recruiters have contacted people on LinkedIn requesting personal information. If someone does not have a verification badge, that person is not authorized to engage in recruitment activities on behalf of Asahi Kasei. Please also note that we never ask applicants to make any payments in the recruitment process. If you receive any suspicious messages or recruitment outreach that does not meet these criteria, please do not respond, and report the matter directly to LinkedIn. Asahi Kasei in North America emphasizes recruiting key talent within the region. Across our multiple business units, we focus on growth, innovation, and initiative to help develop our people and give them the resources they need to succeed. Part of our mission is to be a good corporate citizen, dedicating our time to employees, customers, and communities around us. As an employer, Asahi Kasei offers a comprehensive benefits package, growth opportunities throughout our companies, and a diverse environment to enhance your career. About Asahi Kasei The Asahi Kasei Group contributes to life and living for people around the world. Since its foundation in 1922, Asahi Kasei has consistently grown through the proactive transformation of its business portfolio to meet the evolving needs of every age. With more than 46,000 employees around the world, the company contributes to a sustainable society by providing solutions to the world's challenges through its three business sectors of Material, Homes, and Health Care. In North America, Asahi Kasei currently has over 23 business units and 10,000 employees. Our People Asahi Kasei recognizes that our people are our greatest strength. We operate with an emphasis on developing our employees and promoting from within. Our broad spectrum of companies within the Material, Homes, and Health Care sectors allows employees to collaborate across locations and industries. The possibilities for employees will continue to grow as we accelerate new business activity internally and externally through mergers and acquisitions. For assistance in submitting your application or with the careers site, please reach out to Asahi-WFP@ak-america.com. Please note we do not accept resumes or applications via email. Don't see an opening that matches your skills? Setup job alerts by selecting Sign In, located in the upper right of the page, to create an account.