Warehouse Technician - OSW
Asahi Kasei, Concord, NC, United States
Warehouse Technician
We are currently seeking applications to fill the following job opening at Celgard where we develop and manufacture membrane battery separators that are critical components used in lithium-ion batteries for electric drive vehicles (EDVs) and energy storage systems (ESS).
Company: Celgard, LLC
Job Description:
About The Role
We are seeking a Warehouse Technician to be a part of the warehouse team based in Concord, NC. This position directly reports to the Warehouse Supervisor and does not supervise others. Warehouse Technicians perform all duties associated with shipping and receiving in a manufacturing environment, and is responsible for maintaining the safe and secure operation of the warehouse, including accurate inventory storage and movement of both raw materials and finished product into/out of/around the warehouse areas. Primary responsibilities include receiving materials, preparing shipments, loading trucks, and tracking inventory.
Starting Pay & Sign-On Bonus
This position starts at $18.50/hour. There is opportunity for overtime, which is time and a half. $1000.00 Sign-on bonus with the first half being paid after the first week of employment and the second half after 6 months of employment.
Shift
This is a day shift position, Monday-Friday.
Qualifications
Education Background:
High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
Knowledge & Experience:
1 year experience in a warehouse environment
Straight truck operation preferred
Proven ability to operate PIV's in a safe and efficient manner
Experience with basic computer skills
General knowledge of shipping & receiving principles and guidelines strongly preferred
Previous work experience in a fast-paced, detail-oriented environment
Previous experience working in a team-centered organization helpful
Previous experience with lean manufacturing principles, especially in a warehouse setting preferred
Previous experience with tools used to scan materials (i.e., barcode scanners)
Key Attributes:
Ability and willingness to work in a warehouse environment, working with fluctuating indoor temperatures (above and below average temperatures)
Must have a stellar work ethic and the ability to work in a team environment as well as the ability to work independently
Able to operate bar coding equipment
Strong attention to detail and the ability to locate information quickly and efficiently
Good observation skills
Willingness to work a 12 hour shift schedule, including day and night shifts
Able to communicate effectively with team members and other group within the Celgard organization
Ability to act as communication link with other departments
Ability to learn quickly and apply knowledge
Ability and willingness to lead meetings
Strong organization skills; able to maintain accurate records
Equally comfortable working independently as well as within a team
Flexible and able to adapt well to change and challenge within the work place
Able to work on a high performing team creating an environment where open and honest communication is the norm
Must be able to deal with conflict productively, bringing forth issues that need to be discussed and work to forge a mutually beneficial outcome
Key Accountabilities
Receives and logs inbound materials into the warehouse; utilizes information found on packing slips and purchase orders
Responsible for processing, picking, packing, staging, and shipping all outbound materials and customer orders
Ensures inventory accuracy; participates in cycle counts
Loads and unloads trucks using PIV's (powered industrial vehicles) -- including forklifts & powered pallet jack and manual pallet jack.
Must successfully pass forklift testing and be able to operate a forklift in a safe and effective manner
Must successfully pass DOT physical & be able to operate a commercial motor vehicle (26' straight truck)
Bands and stretch-wraps material using banding and stretch-wrapping equipment
Accurately locates and dispositions materials for manufacturing processes and/or finished goods for shipments
Uses a computer to accurately input transactions into the ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) system
Inspects incoming & outgoing shipments to insure compliance with applicable quality standards
Prepares and completes bills of lading and shipping lists
Coordinates pick-ups of recyclables
Provides assistance in the administration and purchasing of materials
Understands and adheres to the operator instructions for the area; Ensures general quality of all work meets company standards.
Collaborates and demonstrates good communication with team members both within the department and cross-functionally; participates on cross-functional teams; leads meetings
Becomes cross trained in all aspects of inventory management.
Communicates via telephone and e-mail in a friendly and professional manner
Prepares and retains accurate and legible records on a daily basis
Participates in employee involvement activities and ISO 9000 initiatives.
Practices excellent safety and environmentally sound habits; plans safety into all work activities.
Maintains a clean and organized work environment that meets facility standards; participates in 6S activities;
Organizes the warehouse space
Trains others (new and current employees) as needed. Ensures breaks and lunches are taken and time is not abused.
Supports managing data and works with Production to ensure production through-put is maximized.
Works with Production to ensure proper updates of all relevant part numbers in the ERP system.
Identifies areas of potential process improvement and communicates accordingly.
Maintains a professional and productive relationship with area management & co-workers.
Participates in Team Roles which is associated with Tier progression
Palletize finish goods from pack-out, ability to check for inventory accuracy within AX, scans finish goods to rack locations
Must keep all Celgard information CONFIDENTIAL.
Note: this description is intended to provide a general overview of the position and is not an exhaustive listing of duties and responsibilities.
Asahi Kasei & Celgard Values
Sincerity Being sincere with everyone
Challenge Bolding taking challenges, continually seeking change
Creativity Creating new value through unity and synergy
Working Environment
This position is in a manufacturing plant setting that would require working in a production environment around chemicals. Work will require standing and walking for up to 80% of the time. Lighting and temperature are adequate. You may be required to lift up to 35 pounds and/or force necessary to push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
Celgard manufacturing sites are IATF 16949 and ISO 9001 certified.
Perks & Benefits
Comprehensive Healthcare Benefits, effective 1st day of the month
Flexible Spending Account & Health Savings Account
Vacation + 8 Paid Holidays + 24 Hours of Floating Holidays
401K Safe Harbor Contribution + Matching
Paid Parental Leave after a Year of Employment
Employee Assistance Program
Life & Disability Insurances
About Us
For more than 50 years, Celgard has proven itself as a global leader in the development and production of high-performance membrane technology. Celgard specializes in solvent-free, dry-process, microporous membranes used as separators that are a major component of lithium-ion batteries that power a broad range of electric vehicles (EV) and energy storage systems (ESS). Celgard membrane is also used in specialty applications such as satellites and military installations as well as other barrier-type applications like technical textiles for waterproof and breathable apparel. Headquartered in the United States, we operate manufacturing facilities in the U.S. and China and have sales and technical service staff located strategically throughout North America, Europe, and Asia.
Celgard, LLC is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Polypore International, LP, an Asahi Kasei Company. With manufacturing facilities
We are currently seeking applications to fill the following job opening at Celgard where we develop and manufacture membrane battery separators that are critical components used in lithium-ion batteries for electric drive vehicles (EDVs) and energy storage systems (ESS).
Company: Celgard, LLC
Job Description:
About The Role
We are seeking a Warehouse Technician to be a part of the warehouse team based in Concord, NC. This position directly reports to the Warehouse Supervisor and does not supervise others. Warehouse Technicians perform all duties associated with shipping and receiving in a manufacturing environment, and is responsible for maintaining the safe and secure operation of the warehouse, including accurate inventory storage and movement of both raw materials and finished product into/out of/around the warehouse areas. Primary responsibilities include receiving materials, preparing shipments, loading trucks, and tracking inventory.
Starting Pay & Sign-On Bonus
This position starts at $18.50/hour. There is opportunity for overtime, which is time and a half. $1000.00 Sign-on bonus with the first half being paid after the first week of employment and the second half after 6 months of employment.
Shift
This is a day shift position, Monday-Friday.
Qualifications
Education Background:
High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
Knowledge & Experience:
1 year experience in a warehouse environment
Straight truck operation preferred
Proven ability to operate PIV's in a safe and efficient manner
Experience with basic computer skills
General knowledge of shipping & receiving principles and guidelines strongly preferred
Previous work experience in a fast-paced, detail-oriented environment
Previous experience working in a team-centered organization helpful
Previous experience with lean manufacturing principles, especially in a warehouse setting preferred
Previous experience with tools used to scan materials (i.e., barcode scanners)
Key Attributes:
Ability and willingness to work in a warehouse environment, working with fluctuating indoor temperatures (above and below average temperatures)
Must have a stellar work ethic and the ability to work in a team environment as well as the ability to work independently
Able to operate bar coding equipment
Strong attention to detail and the ability to locate information quickly and efficiently
Good observation skills
Willingness to work a 12 hour shift schedule, including day and night shifts
Able to communicate effectively with team members and other group within the Celgard organization
Ability to act as communication link with other departments
Ability to learn quickly and apply knowledge
Ability and willingness to lead meetings
Strong organization skills; able to maintain accurate records
Equally comfortable working independently as well as within a team
Flexible and able to adapt well to change and challenge within the work place
Able to work on a high performing team creating an environment where open and honest communication is the norm
Must be able to deal with conflict productively, bringing forth issues that need to be discussed and work to forge a mutually beneficial outcome
Key Accountabilities
Receives and logs inbound materials into the warehouse; utilizes information found on packing slips and purchase orders
Responsible for processing, picking, packing, staging, and shipping all outbound materials and customer orders
Ensures inventory accuracy; participates in cycle counts
Loads and unloads trucks using PIV's (powered industrial vehicles) -- including forklifts & powered pallet jack and manual pallet jack.
Must successfully pass forklift testing and be able to operate a forklift in a safe and effective manner
Must successfully pass DOT physical & be able to operate a commercial motor vehicle (26' straight truck)
Bands and stretch-wraps material using banding and stretch-wrapping equipment
Accurately locates and dispositions materials for manufacturing processes and/or finished goods for shipments
Uses a computer to accurately input transactions into the ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) system
Inspects incoming & outgoing shipments to insure compliance with applicable quality standards
Prepares and completes bills of lading and shipping lists
Coordinates pick-ups of recyclables
Provides assistance in the administration and purchasing of materials
Understands and adheres to the operator instructions for the area; Ensures general quality of all work meets company standards.
Collaborates and demonstrates good communication with team members both within the department and cross-functionally; participates on cross-functional teams; leads meetings
Becomes cross trained in all aspects of inventory management.
Communicates via telephone and e-mail in a friendly and professional manner
Prepares and retains accurate and legible records on a daily basis
Participates in employee involvement activities and ISO 9000 initiatives.
Practices excellent safety and environmentally sound habits; plans safety into all work activities.
Maintains a clean and organized work environment that meets facility standards; participates in 6S activities;
Organizes the warehouse space
Trains others (new and current employees) as needed. Ensures breaks and lunches are taken and time is not abused.
Supports managing data and works with Production to ensure production through-put is maximized.
Works with Production to ensure proper updates of all relevant part numbers in the ERP system.
Identifies areas of potential process improvement and communicates accordingly.
Maintains a professional and productive relationship with area management & co-workers.
Participates in Team Roles which is associated with Tier progression
Palletize finish goods from pack-out, ability to check for inventory accuracy within AX, scans finish goods to rack locations
Must keep all Celgard information CONFIDENTIAL.
Note: this description is intended to provide a general overview of the position and is not an exhaustive listing of duties and responsibilities.
Asahi Kasei & Celgard Values
Sincerity Being sincere with everyone
Challenge Bolding taking challenges, continually seeking change
Creativity Creating new value through unity and synergy
Working Environment
This position is in a manufacturing plant setting that would require working in a production environment around chemicals. Work will require standing and walking for up to 80% of the time. Lighting and temperature are adequate. You may be required to lift up to 35 pounds and/or force necessary to push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
Celgard manufacturing sites are IATF 16949 and ISO 9001 certified.
Perks & Benefits
Comprehensive Healthcare Benefits, effective 1st day of the month
Flexible Spending Account & Health Savings Account
Vacation + 8 Paid Holidays + 24 Hours of Floating Holidays
401K Safe Harbor Contribution + Matching
Paid Parental Leave after a Year of Employment
Employee Assistance Program
Life & Disability Insurances
About Us
For more than 50 years, Celgard has proven itself as a global leader in the development and production of high-performance membrane technology. Celgard specializes in solvent-free, dry-process, microporous membranes used as separators that are a major component of lithium-ion batteries that power a broad range of electric vehicles (EV) and energy storage systems (ESS). Celgard membrane is also used in specialty applications such as satellites and military installations as well as other barrier-type applications like technical textiles for waterproof and breathable apparel. Headquartered in the United States, we operate manufacturing facilities in the U.S. and China and have sales and technical service staff located strategically throughout North America, Europe, and Asia.
Celgard, LLC is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Polypore International, LP, an Asahi Kasei Company. With manufacturing facilities