Vacancy Name |
Material Handler |
Vacancy No |
VN281 |
Department |
Supply Chain |
Location |
Zeeland |
Employment Type |
Full-Time |
Company Overview |
Aurorium is the materials innovation partner that helps global manufacturers harness the power of possibility to make the world a better place. Their specialty ingredients and high-performance materials enhance quality of life, support health and wellness, and enable customers to deliver value-added solutions.
Key industries served include healthcare, personal & home care, mobility, infrastructure, and paper & packaging. A Responsible Care company, Aurorium follows the highest regulatory standards across all manufacturing facilities. The company's global integrated supply chain offers the customer product consistency, easy access, supply security, and reasonable turnaround on delivery. Aurorium is committed to operating at the highest levels of manufacturing consistency, quality control, and safety. |
Description |
This role is responsible for shipping customer orders in accordance with all company and customer requirements. The Material Handler will receive, sample, store and distribute raw materials, supplies, and package finished goods within the facility. Storing and managing waste and recyclable materials are additional duties to this position. |
Job Details |
Role Specific Responsibilities:
Prepares, inspects, and ships all customer orders in strict adherence to company and customer requirements
Loads and Unloads trailers per DOT and company requirements
Ensure carrier safely enters and exits the facility, and ensure that carriers are aware of plant safety requirements
Receives materials and supplies, generates labels based on customer shipments
Moves material, including finished products, in-process materials, and raw materials, from receiving/warehouse and production areas to approved storage locations
Takes samples of raw materials and other materials for analysis as necessary
Completes shipment preparation, receiving of materials and supplies, generates labels based on customer shipments, communicates with customer service and or carriers as needed
Packs and prepares sample orders as needed
Coordinates warehouse storage to facilitate the location of items for shipping and production purposes
Helps move/relocate waste as required
Uses a forklift truck to move and stack filled/empty drums or containers
Performs SAP transactions for all shipping/receiving needs
- Completes other project work as necessary to support safe operations
Compliance:
- Complies with company Health, Safety and Environmental policies, procedures, and arrangements
- Reports all Health, Safety and Environmental accidents, incidents and near misses promptly
- Acts in a safe and responsible manner at all times
Problem Solving and Innovation:
- Active participation in continuous improvement activities
- Participates in problem-solving
- Takes responsibility and ownership for own learning and development in the spirit of continuous improvement of both self and the business
- Assists in the training, mentoring, and assessment of other team members
- Exercises autonomy and judgement subject to overall direction or guidance
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
High School Diploma or equivalent required
Additional IATA, IMDG, DOT, and Forklift Certification required
1 year of experience in a chemical or manufacturing plant preferred
Experience driving a Fork Truck
Experience with Emergency Response, warehousing, DOT, and general chemical manufacturing background desired
Experience wearing required PPE, including safety glasses, hard hat, steel toe shoes, gloves, and a respirator
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail with the ability to adapt quickly to changing business needs and priorities
Self-motivated and able to work within a fast-paced environment
Strong mechanical aptitude and mathematical skills
Ability to execute strenuous, sometimes repetitive physical work such as lifting, pushing or pulling objects up to 50 pounds, working outside in all weather conditions, climbing ladders, standing, reaching, etc.
Willingness to work a non-standard shift, weekends, and/or overtime required
Ability to stand and ride forklift for long periods
- Embodies the core values of Aurorium:
- credible:keeps their word and honors their commitments, acts with integrity, and holds themselves accountable to their decisions and actions
- outcome-oriented:adheres to an unparalleled standard of excellence in everything they do, to deliver results with real impact
- driven:passionate about delivering authentic, world-class experiences that engage customers and inspire greatness
- empowered accountability:empowered to achieve common goals and accountable for delivering performances and results that exceed standard.
If you have the energy, drive, and passion for joining the Aurorium team, we would love to hear from you. Apply today!
Aurorium offers competitive total compensation packages, including benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, 401(k), disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, paid time off, and paid holidays.
Aurorium is a global Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of and will not be discriminated against based on gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, ethnicity, religion, age, veteran status, disability status, genetic information, or any other protected category.#LI-Onsite |
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Status |
Active |
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Vertellus
paid time off, paid holidays, 401(k)
Mar 13, 2025 