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Shipping, Receiving, and Warehousing - Day Shift (2208)

Mitsubishi Chemical America, Chesapeake, VA, United States


The ALPOLIC Division of Mitsubishi Chemical America is seeking a dedicated Shipping, Receiving, and Warehousing (SRW) Operator to join our day‑shift logistics team. This full‑time position operates on a 12‑hour schedule from 6:00 AM to 6:15 PM, following a biweekly rotation in which employees work four days one week and three days the next, with every other weekend a three‑day weekend off. This unique shift structure means team members work the equivalent of six months per year while receiving full‑time pay and benefits.

The starting pay for this position is $17.00 per hour with open progression opportunities through our Pay‑for‑Skills program as additional competencies are achieved. An additional $0.34 per hour is paid for day shift differential, and those scheduled on weekends earn an extra $2.00 per hour weekend premium. This role is also eligible to participate in our annual profit‑sharing bonus program, offering further earning potential as part of our commitment to rewarding team performance and company success.

The SRW Operator is responsible for warehouse operations activities including shipping and receiving, deliveries, coordinating stock, documenting warehouse transactions, maintaining records, and overseeing the storage of surplus inventory and property. The SRW operator is also responsible for packaging finished goods from the production line and packing finished goods orders for customer shipment.

Responsibilities

Keep work area clean

Adhere to safety and environmental rules

Control and operate equipment safely

Provide value to our customers through effective operations of assigned work area and support to the facility

Support Supervisors and team in training and cross‑training efforts

Deliver orders to faculty and staff

Ship canceled and damaged items back to vendors as appropriate

Forklift license may be required for position and will be issued by Mitsubishi

Other duties as assigned

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time without notice.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Experience

One to two years of shipping and receiving experience preferred

Forklift experience preferred

Knowledge

Must be proficient with woodworking equipment such as saws, pneumatic nails, and staple guns

Basic math skills and effective use of the metric system

Skills

Fluent in spoken and written English

Legible handwriting for document completion

Quality conscious

Organized

Self‑motivated

Able to work alone or in a team setting

Core Competencies

Analytical

Good mechanical aptitudeGood interpersonal and communication skills

Goal oriented with a focus on safety, process improvement, and team building

Physical Requirements

Must be able to wear personal protective equipment to include safety shoes, safety glasses, gloves, hearing protection, and additional PPE as required

Correctable eyesight required

Must be able to climb ladders and stairs

Frequent bending, stooping, kneeling, forward reaching, and twisting

Occasional squatting, kneeling, crouching, twisting, and above‑shoulder reaching

Able to stand for extended period of time

Dexterity manipulation required for use of hand tools and light equipment

Must be able to push/pull material using hand cart or pallet jack

Frequent lifting up to 30 lbs.

Occasional lifting up of 50 lbs.

Infrequent lifting up to 75 lbs.

Moderate exposure to temperature change in non‑climate‑controlled environment with potential of working near heated processes

Compensation
The salary range for this position is $17.00 – $19.34. Factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, job‑related skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and business considerations may influence base pay offered. This salary will be subject to a geographic adjustment (according to a specific city and state), if an authorization is granted to work outside of the location listed in this posting.

Benefits

Competitive Benefits

Benefits begin on DAY 1!

Employee Assistance Programs

Curated Self‑Paced Learning & Development Programs for all Employees

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and/or other applicable laws. If you require accommodation due to a disability at any time during the recruitment and/or assessment process, please contact Talent Acquisition.

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