Receiving Operator, 1st Shift

Coordinate receipt, transfer and shipping of raw materials and internal transfers of finished products

Pull pigments used for the daily manufacturing of paints, stains and varnishes

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Provide safe operation of forklift to move, store materials and maintain stored materials in clean and orderly condition

Complete and maintain spent drum inventory, execute shelf life rotation program for all drums and totes by date

Receive, return railcars and maintain and clean milling vats

Enter data into computer terminal regarding the movement of liquid raw materials from receiving into storage tanks, from storage tanks to scale tanks, and for receiving all liquid raw materials not on consignment

Maintain stored materials in clean and orderly condition and monitor tank levels to ensure the availability of materials for production

Monitor and maintain dust collector in compliance with policies and government regulations

Participate on the spill response team and participate in clean up of liquid raw materials storage tanks

Operate trash compactor and assist vendors in preparing materials for hauling

Assist vendors in arranging and completing tank truck raw material deliveries, including unloading trucks, obtaining sample approval, and pumping transported materials into proper storage tanks

Assist in and coordinate the delivery of dry goods and raw materials

Know and implement appropriate SAP transactions for inventory, receipt, usage and control

Qualifications and Experience

Educational attainment equivalent to high school graduation

Some inventory control, warehousing or material handling experience

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

Knowledge of material storage practices, including hazardous substances inventory storage, raw material and internal transfer storage and disposition procedures

Knowledge of OSHA, DOT, and environmental regulations

Knowledge of safety procedures and equipment operation procedures

Ability to organize and maintain raw materials and dry goods in proper stored condition

Ability to safely operate trash compactor and forklift

Ability to understand and follow oral or written instructions

Ability to maintain basic work logs 

Ability to communicate effectively with supervisors and co-workers

Special Requirements

May be required to work shifts and weekends