Material Handler II

JOB TITLE:

Material Handler II for Warehouse

JOB LOCATION:

Chatham, Virginia

SHIFT SCHEDULE:

Monday-Friday, 9:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Material Handler is responsible for efficiently receiving, storing, and distributing materials, products, and equipment within the facility.

• Ensures accurate inventory management, timely movement of goods, and adherence to safety and quality standards


• Maintains organized, compliant storage areas


• Collaborates with team members across operations, warehouse, and production to support seamless workflow


• Strong attention to detail, reliability, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Receiving:

• Receive and unload non-bulk raw materials, Stock Transport Orders (STOs), and plant supplies; verify quantities, packing lists, and Certificates of Analysis (COAs)


• Receive materials into the computer system, label packages with barcodes, and place in correct locations


• Transfer finished products from production to storage


• Prepare samples for Quality Control testing as required

Shipping:

• Pull products from storage locations using pick lists


• Prepare products for shipment, including capping, banding, labeling, and other customer-specific requirements


• Print shipping documents and load shipments while verifying material, quantities, and carrier information


• Repackage or relabel products as needed and complete all transactions


• Take product samples as required by shipping instructions

General / Miscellaneous:

• Perform equipment safety checks and follow all safety protocols using proper personal protective equipment (PPE)


• Participate in Emergency Response Team duties and plant Behavior-Based Safety programs


• Report Health, Environment, Safety (HES) incidents and assist in investigations when appropriate


• Utilize warehouse management barcode scanners for accurate tracking of materials


• Assist with sample preparation, bottling operations, inventory cycle counts, and other plant operations as needed

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / EDUCATION / TECHNICAL SKILLS / BEHAVORIAL SKILLS:

• Minimum High School graduate or General Equivalency Diploma (GED)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS / EDUCATION / TECHNICAL SKILLS / BEHAVORIAL SKILLS:

• One to two years’ manufacturing experience


• Fork truck and high-rise experience


• One to two years’ warehouse experience


• Computer skills, including Microsoft platforms and SAP

REPORTING STRUCTURE:  

• Kathryn Watlington, Hiring Manager


• No direct reports

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:

• $26.27 hourly


• Access our employee benefits information here: https://benefits.arkema.com/

WORKPLACE TYPE:

On-site

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

No travel requirements

PHYSICAL DEMANDS / WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Works in a manufacturing environment with chemical, physical, ergonomic, and electrical hazards


• Job duties may include exposure to moving mechanical parts, powered industrial trucks, hot work or steam, working at heights, sharp tools, and slip or wet hazard; walking, talking, hearing, and seeing


• Work is primarily performed inside the manufacturing complex but may also include exposure to outside environmental conditions


• Worker may be exposed to dust, chemicals, odors, and other atmospheric conditions


• Handles or works around hazardous substances following proper safety protocols


• Must obtain high-rise certification and complete training in certain federal and international regulations


• Work requires the use of personal protective clothing and equipment


• Scheduled hours may include extended hours as needed


• Noise levels in the work environment remain below OSHA permissible exposure limits