Material Handler I

Solugen

Slaton, TX 79364

Position

Material Handler I

Mission

We are looking for a self-motivated and professional Material Handler to join our warehouse department. If you are a hardworking individual who can complete tasks successfully with little to no supervision, then we are interested in you. In this position, you will be responsible for tracking warehouse stock, documenting orders, and storing merchandise.

In addition to having excellent written and verbal communication skills, our ideal candidate must be able to demonstrate outstanding physical fitness. Participate in implementing the QMS program and identifying training on personnel as needed. Promoting customer focus and awareness of the quality policy and quality objectives and how they can contribute to them. Recognizing and communicating opportunities for improvement to the QMS. Ensuring that the processes are delivering the expected outputs. You will also possess in-depth knowledge of various warehouse machinery and equipment such as cranes, forklifts, and booms.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload inventory from loading docks, delivery trucks, storage areas, and production areas.
• Ensure all incoming deliveries match the company purchase order along with creating a receiving report.
• Store cargo in assigned locations using cargo boards and pallets.
• Manage inventory by identifying, cataloging, and recording the location of inventory.
• Record the number of units handled and moved every day using production sheets.
• Operate various machinery including booms, cameras, cranes, and forklifts to handle materials and inventory.
• Pour/pack down live loads into 275/330 tote containers.
• Pull inventory, label and relabel totes as necessary and create a shipping report for outbound shipments.
• Assist in yard by spotting trucks, rinsing off totes, sweeping, and picking up trash.
• Be available on call for after-hours loading/unloading.
• Comply with all safety and health regulations.
• Dress appropriately/in uniform.

Key Competencies

Job Specific

• Attention to detail and organization.
• Commitment to safe workplace goals and practices that ensure operational integrity, including compliance with all regulatory policies and procedures.
• Comfortable following safety protocols and wearing personal protective equipment—including hard hats, gloves, earplugs, and respirators-in work zones.
• Good familiarity with Office products as well as a general level of comfort with online communication and work management platforms such as Dropbox, Google Doc, and Slack.
• Analytical approach to problem solving, with a focus on managing a team environment with attention to results and a sense of urgency.
• Ability to multitask, work under pressure, and be a team player.

Company Specific

• Ask a lot of questions, be curious, and have insights into your work.
• Be nimble, embrace the speed and ambiguity of startup culture.
• A passion for green chemistry and fighting climate change.
• Ability to self-manage and set your own priorities and schedule.
• Be comfortable working in multiple roles.
• Emphasize safety above all else.
• Respect for others.
• Creative problem solving.
• Willingness to learn and research new engineering/science concepts.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent qualification.
• Entry level experience in a similar role.
• Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) forklift certification is an advantage.
• Excellent physical fitness with the ability to lift up to a maximum of 100 pounds.
• Availability to work overtime including weekends, public holidays, and evenings.
• Outstanding organizational and communication skills.

Solugen is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status.