Job Description

This job position is an Azelis Distribution Center Associate with 10+ years of experience. They would work in concert with other warehouse employees in maintaining a safe, clean warehouse that fosters productivity and customer satisfaction by correctly receiving, storing, and shipping our products to our customers in the required manner and timeframe.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Aid in training & teaching new employees (FTE, seasonal, and temp)

• Ensure that all work performed with or for our customers, suppliers and employees is done in a safe, professional, courteous, and timely manner

• Direct incoming trucks to appropriate dock positions

• Verify that the bill of lading on incoming shipments matches the actual material, lot, and quantity received.

• Inspect incoming loads for damage or product contamination

• Unload and stage incoming shipments

• Store product in designated areas and in accordance with established NFPA storage and segregation standards

• Pull and stage orders as indicated by the workorder

• Print a bill of lading and shipping labels for staged orders

• Verify that staged material is the same material, quantity, and lot number indicated on the bill of lading. Obtain driver’s signature on bill of lading

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (continued)

• Prepare product for shipment according to listed customer requirements

• Attach packing list, SDS and COAs as required

• Arrange transportation for common carrier shipments

• Load and brace material into delivery vehicle in accordance with established Department of Transportation standards

• Comply with all safety standards as described in Azelis Americas EHS&S, Fire Prevention, and Emergency Action Plans and SHEQ

• Perform inventory counts and verification as requested

• Assist, as directed, in all emergency response operations, including spill clean-up and waste disposal

• Any and all tasks as requested by supervisor as related to daily maintenance, safety, and operations of the warehouse.

Other Responsibilities include (but not limited to)

• Understand and adhere to/follow the department procedures and policies
• Adhere to and support the principles of Responsible Distribution™.
• Assume other activities and responsibilities from time to time as directed.
• Additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed.

Competencies:

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data; Designs workflows and procedures.

Design - Generates creative solutions; Translates concepts and information into images; Uses feedback to modify designs; Demonstrates attention to detail.

Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.

Technical Skills - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others.

Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Demonstrates group presentation skills and a good command presence; Participates in meetings.

Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Presents numerical data effectively.

Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.

Business Acumen - Understands business implications of decisions; Displays orientation to profitability; Demonstrates knowledge of market and competition; Aligns work with strategic goals. Significant level of experience in running a chemical distribution entity.

Cost Consciousness - Works within approved budget; Develops and implements cost saving measures; Contributes to profits and revenue; Conserves organizational resources. Has a strong command of margin optimization opportunities within the operation.

Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically.

Strategic Thinking - Develops strategies to achieve organizational goals; Understands organization's strengths & weaknesses.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Able to obtain a CDL Class A License.

Education and Experience:

• Internal candidates should have at least 10+ years.
• 10 or more years work experience with job responsibilities similar to or related to the above listed duties and responsibilities
• Trained and/or certified in the operation of a forklift
• Be physically able to effectively perform labor-intensive activities daily.
• Be able to lift 50 pounds
• Be able to effectively work in a team-based environment, where all team members hold themselves mutually accountable
• Basic reading, writing, and mathematic skills

Mathematical Skills:

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Computer Skills:

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Internet software; Inventory software; Order processing systems; Project Management software; Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software.

Physical Demands:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.