Shipper​/Receiver - 1st Shift

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At Quaker Houghton, we are experts in the development, production and application of industrial process fluids, lubricants and coatings for the manufacturing industry. We have been an integral part in the growth of the world’s largest industrial and manufacturing companies from aerospace and automotive to primary metal and energy. Today, we have a global presence, with our corporate headquarters located in Conshohocken, PA.

Quaker Houghton is a global publicly traded company with a unique collaborative culture that supports career growth for its colleagues and offers competitive compensation and benefit programs.

Position Summary:

This position will focus primarily on shipping and receiving responsibilities. Additional responsibilities for performing occasional, light production duties to ensure on-time production and shipment of product while adhering to high standards of quality, safety and customer service.

• Loading and unloading trucks and moving finished goods/raw materials throughout facilities, including the use of fork trucks.
• Printing labels and SDS sheets from the WERCS software system.
• Assist in tracking material inventory and performing inventory counts.
• Store and retrieve raw materials, finished goods, and supplies in the warehouse.
• Clean up spills of non-hazardous items.
• Prepare drums/bins for shipment.
• Assist in investigating customer complaints.
• Assist in maintaining a clean and safe facility through performance of general housekeeping duties.
• Loading and unloading tankers.
• Communicate late shipments to customer care representative.
• Make UPS and Fed Ex shipments.
• Confirm paperwork is complete for all shipments and correct when needed.
• Load containerized and bulk raw materials to production vessels.
• Draw off product into drums, pails and totes.
• Previous shipping and receiving preferred
• Tow motor certification a plus

Required Skills and Competencies:

Language Ability:

• A good command of the English language is mandatory.

Computer Skills:

• To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Word Processing software;
  Spreadsheet software;
  Internet software and Database software.
• Position holder has good communication and prioritization skills. Must have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, work on different projects at the same time, follow instructions, and think analytically. Must be a team player who is result/customer oriented.

Work environment:

While performing the duties of this job the employee may be exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals. The employee is occasionally exposed to work near moving mechanical parts. The associate must be able to safely work in a variety of potentially hazardous situations. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to carefully, and precisely manipulate samples, apparatus, and sensitive instruments. The employee is frequently required to stand and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to walk sit and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50pounds, or no more than local or country regulations allow.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.

What's in it for you?

• $3,000 sign-on bonus
• Company Provided Uniforms
• Gainshare Incentive Program
• Set shift schedules and voluntary opportunities for overtime
• Competitive weekly pay
  • $19-21per hour
• Generous annual paid time off.
• 401 (k) employer match.
• Health care, dental and vision benefits.
• Employees can receive up to a $1,000 bonus by referring a friend to join the company.
• Safety is a top priority at Quaker Houghton. All operators receive extensive on-the-job training during the first 3 months of employment.
• Tuition Reimbursement

In accordance with applicable pay transparency requirements, the expected salary range for this position is $19-21.00 per hour. Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience, geographic location, and other job-related factors as permitted by law.

This position also qualifies for full benefits. Quaker Houghton offers a robust suite of benefits for our employees including a 401(k) plan (with matching), paid time off, health and life insurance, including dental and vision coverage, flexible spending accounts to help offset the cost of dependent care and/or health care expenses, employee assistance programs, and short-term and long-term disability.

Quaker Houghton is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. Quaker Houghton provides equal employment opportunity for all qualified candidates. Quaker Houghton does not discriminate against any candidate for employment based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, affectional or sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, creed,…