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**Warehouse Technician - Day Shift**
locationsConcord, NC time typeFull time posted onPosted 30+ Days Ago job requisition idR2110 **At Asahi Kasei we believe anyone can buy equipment or build a facility. It is our diverse team members around the globe who will enable us to develop ideas and technologies and capture the exciting opportunities that lie ahead. We look for candidates with a fresh perspective, people with a wide variety of skills who are creative thinkers, enjoy challenges and are driven to excel.**
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:**
**General Duties of the Job:**
Reporting to the Warehouse Supervisor, 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.
* 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 PIVs (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.
**Work Experience:**
* Previous work experience in a warehouse environment & **straight truck operation** preferred
* Proven ability to operate PIVs in a safe and efficient manner
* 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)
**SPECIAL SKILLS (optional):**
* 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
*We believe a diverse workforce is crucial to our growth as a global supplier of advanced materials. Asahi Kasei is an equal opportunity employer.*