Shipping/Receiving Associate

Are you seeking a stable, full-time position with a first shift schedule? Join our team as a Shipping & Receiving Associate in Elyria, OH!

Work Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, and contribute to the efficient operations of a leading chemical manufacturing facility.

Main Focus:

Safely receive raw materials, packaging, and supplies. Preserve safety and quality of stock through proper handling and storage practices. Accurately prepare orders for shipment and safely load delivery trucks.

Accountabilities:

• Safely handle raw materials, finished goods, and visiting drivers.
• Keep stock fresh and packaging intact.
• Keep warehouses neat, clean, and orderly.
• Accurately prepare and ship customer orders.
• Keep inventory transactions accurate.

Responsibilities:

• Participate in safety meetings and safety training functions. Complete all required on-line training lessons.
• Verify material being delivered is what we ordered and is within specification. Check purchase orders in SAP and compare to shipping documents and package labels. Verify quantity received.
• Sample inbound raw materials according to procedures.
• Explain company rules to visiting drivers and monitor their behavior while in our plant.
• Safely unload tankers, trucks, and trailers according to company procedures. Safely operate lift trucks and other material-handling equipment.
• Place all materials received or manufactured into the correct bulk tank, warehouse, trailer, or other storage area according to procedures.
• Monitor and log temperatures of cold storage trailers and maintain adequate fuel levels for their refrigeration units.
• Rotate stock to keep it fresh, practice FIFO (first in first out) to prevent exceeding shelf life. Report damaged packaging and repackage as required.
• Maintain good housekeeping by sweeping, straightening, picking up trash and preventing clutter. Cleanup spills and arrange for proper storage or disposal of spilled material.
• Follow written procedures for preparing and shipping customer orders. Operate bar-code scanning equipment. Perform accuracy checks to verify correct preparation of customer orders for co-workers.
• Safely load delivery trucks and verify that the correct quantities and materials are loaded.
• Ensure that cargo is properly secured in common carrier trucks.
• Secure cargo loaded in overseas containers or dedicated trailers to prevent movement during transport.
• Operate refrigeration equipment on trailers, overseas containers, and tankers.
• Verify quantities received and shipped.
• Complete all forms, receiving and shipping paperwork and SAP transactions accurately.
• Perform cycle counts and participate in various inventory control activities. Assist with internal and external audits.
• Support ISO 9001, 14001, and Responsible Care Programs.
• Other activities as directed by management.

Requirements:

• Must be able to qualify for a company issued forklift license.
• Must meet fit to work policy.
• Ability to work weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed.
• Must have basic math skills.
• Be able to lift 55 pounds on a regular basis, at times be able to lift 110 pounds, be able to exert 100 pounds of force occasionally.
• Pass employment physical including ability to stand, overhead reach, walk, push, stoop, climb, crouch, kneel, pull, hear, talk, see, grasp, sit, lift and carry.
• Must be able to use hand tools for changing fittings on tankers.
• Must be able to distinguish color.
• High school degree or GED.
• Fluent in English – reading and writing.
• Ability to wear a respirator and other PPE.

We Offer a Competitive Benefits Package That Includes:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance: Available on your date of hire to help you stay healthy.
• United Initiators Covers: 
• Employee’s Basic Life and AD&D Life Insurance coverage
• Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability coverage
• Critical Care Insurance (if enrolled in medical)
• Accident Insurance (for all employees, spouses, and dependents enrolled in medical)
• Health Advocate Program
• Wellness Program & Rewards  
• Registration in a Tobacco Cessation Program (through American Lung Association or Cigna)
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan: Start contributing after 90 days and we'll match your contributions dollar for dollar on the first 2%, 50 cents on the dollar for the next 4%. On top of that, we make a 3% annual Safe Harbor contribution and typically provide an additional profit-sharing contribution.

Work Authorization

United Initiators will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Equal Opportunity Employer

United Initiators is an Equal Opportunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.

Drug-Free Workplace

At United Initiators, we are committed to maintaining a safe and healthy work environment for all employees. As part of this commitment, we enforce a strict drug-free workplace policy. All candidates are required to undergo pre-employment drug testing as a condition of employment. Our policy prohibits the use, possession, or distribution of federally illegal drugs or controlled substances on company premises or during work hours. We believe that a drug-free environment is essential to the safety, productivity, and well-being of our team.

United Initiators is a global and leading producer of peroxide-based initiators and specialty chemicals. We are focused on meeting and exceeding our customers’ expectations through high quality products, outstanding reliability and constant innovation, in line with our motto “Driving Your Success”. Visit www.united-initiators.com for more information.

Ready to take the first step? Apply today and embark on a rewarding career in chemical operations!