Warehouse Technician

Title:
Warehouse Technician

Location:
Pasadena, TX

Voted one of the Nation's Best and Brightest Companies to Work for, Kuraray America, Inc. (KAI) is a global leader in specialty chemical, fiber, and resin production. With top‑of‑the‑line research and production facilities and a vast network of supplies from around the world, Kuraray leads the industry in specialty dental, fiber, resin, and elastomer products. Kuraray America is a wholly owned subsidiary of Kuraray Company, Ltd.,

based in Tokyo, Japan. Kuraray has operations in 31 countries and employs more than 11,000 employees, including over 800 in the United States.

Kuraray is building a better tomorrow, today. Our team members are dedicated to expanding our business with committed professionals who share essential values such as integrity, excellence, teamwork, and accountability. As a part of Kuraray America, Inc., our team shares the advantages of working for the leader in specialty chemicals, resins, and fibers. Our international presence and resources allow us to be a world‑leading innovator in the industries we service.

Yet, despite our size, our people are more than just a number. As a new team member, you can expect to earn responsibility quickly. Our commitment to our people is visible in our comprehensive benefits package. As a Kuraray team member, you will have the opportunity to enjoy competitive salaries and benefits, incentive opportunities, and an excellent work environment.

The EVAL Warehouse Technician is responsible for coordinating daily packaging schedules, monitoring packaging KPIs, troubleshooting and solving operational and equipment issues, executing priorities, and communicating effectively. The Warehouse Technician ensures that the product is packaged safely and to quality specification, and on time with proper records and documentation.

• Ensure compliance with all regulatory, company, and departmental HSE&S guidelines, policies, and procedures
• Ensure daily monitoring of packaging process and equipment
• Execute daily packaging equipment calibration and operational preventative maintenance activities
• Execute required LOTO activities per site's HSE&S procedures
• Track packaging progress during shift and meet packaging KPIs
• Collaborate with packaging manager, engineer and day supervisors to troubleshoot equipment and propose solutions
• Provide support to train and develop contract operators through classroom, procedures, floor demonstrations, etc.
• Elicit improvements from technicians/engineers and implement solutions
• Assist packaging manager and engineer in troubleshooting process control issues
• Configure and update operating ranges to ensure high product packaging quality
• Collaborate with maintenance and third‑party teams for daily instrumentation and electrical tasks
• Ensure compliance with housekeeping goals, plant organization and 5S stations
• Provide support to safety and quality incident investigations

• HS Diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of 3 years working in the warehouse
• Minimum of 3 years of troubleshooting experience (process equipment for solids handling, materials storage equipment, packaging equipment)
• Experience with solids handling or packaging equipment
• Proficient in MS Office
• Experience working in small teams to troubleshoot and resolve problems
• Outstanding verbal and written communication, presentation, interpersonal, creative thinking, consulting, and analytical skills
• Ability to prioritize work to manage multiple projects to meet deadlines
• Excellent problem‑solving/decision‑making skills
• Ability to multi‑task
• Candidates must have a valid driver's license

We offer a competitive compensation package that includes base pay and an annual incentive. This program is designed to reward individual performance and align overall rewards with corporate and team performance. Our employees benefit from a robust healthcare package that includes wellness reimbursements, along with generous perks such as three weeks of paid time off, ten company holidays, paid parental leave, education reimbursement, and a matching 401k plan, among other offerings.

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S.

Kuraray America, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer AA M/F/disability/protected veteran status.

No third‑party candidates accepted.