Warehouse Technician - Night Shift

About the job

The Asahi Kasei Group operates with a commitment of creating for tomorrow. Our business sectors, Material, Homes, and Health Care, contribute to the development of society by anticipating the changing needs of those around the world. We look for candidates that offer a fresh perspective and a variety of skills to help us achieve our commitment.

We are currently seeking applications to fill the following job opening at Celgard where we develop and manufacture membrane battery separators that are critical components used in lithium-ion batteries for electric drive vehicles (EDVs) and energy storage systems (ESS).
Company:
Celgard, LLC
Job Description:

For more than 50 years, Celgard has been a proven global leader in the development and production of high-performance membrane technology. Our products are used in a broad range of energy storage and other barrier-type applications, including lithium-ion batteries, lithium primary and other specialty battery solutions, technical textiles such as waterproof breathable apparel and medical personal protective equipment (PPE) and other specialty applications. Headquartered in the United States, we operate manufacturing facilities in the USA and China and have sales and technical service staff located strategically throughout North America, Europe, and Asia.

Celgard is part of Polypore International, a leading global high technology company specializing in microporous membranes. Polypore brings advanced development and manufacturing know-how as well as unique problem-solving capabilities to customers' lithium-ion and lead-acid battery development teams. Polypore is an Asahi Kasei Group company, which is a diversified group of companies led by holding company Asahi Kasei Corp., with operations in the material, homes, and health care business sectors. We are creating for tomorrow!

About the Role

We are seeking a Warehouse Technician to be a part of the team based in Concord, NC. perform all duties associated with shipping and receiving in a manufacturing environment and is responsible for maintaining the safe and secure operation of the warehouse, including accurate inventory storage and movement of both raw materials and finished product into/out of/around the warehouse areas. Primary responsibilities include receiving materials, preparing shipments, loading trucks, and tracking inventory.

Reporting Relationships

This position directly reports to the Warehouse Manager and does not supervise others.

Asahi Kasei’s Values

• Sincerity – Being sincere with everyone
• Challenge – Bolding taking challenges, continually seeking change
• Creativity – Creating new value through unity and synergy

Key Accountabilities

• Receives and logs inbound materials into the warehouse; utilizes information found on packing slips and purchase orders
• Responsible for processing, picking, packing, staging, and shipping all outbound materials and customer orders
• Ensures inventory accuracy; participates in cycle counts
• Loads and unloads trucks using PIV’s (powered industrial vehicles) -- including forklifts & powered pallet jack and manual pallet jack.
• Must successfully pass forklift testing and be able to operate a forklift in a safe and effective manner
• Must successfully pass DOT physical & be able to operate a commercial motor vehicle (26’ straight truck)
• Bands and stretch-wraps material using banding and stretch-wrapping equipment
• Accurately locates and dispositions materials for manufacturing processes and/or finished goods for shipments
• Uses a computer to accurately input transactions into the ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) system
• Inspects incoming & outgoing shipments to insure compliance with applicable quality standards
• Prepares and completes bills of lading and shipping lists
• Coordinates pick-ups of recyclables
• Provides assistance in the administration and purchasing of materials
• Understands and adheres to the operator instructions for the area; Ensures general quality of all work meets company standards.
• Collaborates and demonstrates good communication with team members both within the department and cross-functionally; participates on cross-functional teams; leads meetings
• Becomes cross trained in all aspects of inventory management.
• Communicates via telephone and e-mail in a friendly and professional manner
• Prepares and retains accurate and legible records on a daily basis
• Participates in employee involvement activities and ISO 9000 initiatives.
• Practices excellent safety and environmentally sound habits; plans safety into all work activities.
• Maintains a clean and organized work environment that meets facility standards; participates in 6S activities;
• Organizes the warehouse space
• Ensures breaks and lunches are taken and time is not abused.
• Supports managing data and works with Production to ensure production through-put is maximized.
• Works with Production to ensure proper updates of all relevant part numbers in the ERP system.
• Identifies areas of potential process improvement and communicates accordingly.
• Maintains a professional and productive relationship with area management & co-workers.
• Participates in Team Roles which is associated with Tier progression
• Palletize finish goods from pack-out, ability to check for inventory accuracy within AX, scans finish goods to rack locations
• Must keep all Celgard information CONFIDENTIAL.

Note: this description is intended to provide a general overview of the position and is not an exhaustive listing of duties and responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Education Background:
• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Valid and active U.S. Driver’s License

• Knowledge & Experience :
• Previous work experience in a warehouse environment & straight truck operation preferred
• Proven ability to operate PIV’s in a safe and efficient manner
• General knowledge of shipping & receiving principles and guidelines strongly preferred
• Previous work experience in a fast-paced, detail-oriented environment
• Previous experience working in a team-centered organization helpful
• Previous experience with lean manufacturing principles, especially in a warehouse setting preferred
• Previous experience with tools used to scan materials (i.e., barcode scanners)

• Key Attributes:
• Ability and willingness to work in a warehouse environment, working with fluctuating indoor temperatures (above and below average temperatures)
• Must have a stellar work ethic and the ability to work in a team environment as well as the ability to work independently
• Able to operate bar coding equipment
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to locate information quickly and efficiently
• Good observation skills
• Able to communicate effectively with team members and other group within the Celgard organization
• Ability to act as communication link with other departments
• Ability to learn quickly and apply knowledge
• Ability and willingness to lead meetings
• Strong organization skills; able to maintain accurate records
• Equally comfortable working independently as well as within a team
• Flexible and able to adapt well to change and challenge within the work place
• Able to work on a high performing team creating an environment where open and honest communication is the norm
• Must be able to deal with conflict productively, bringing forth issues that need to be discussed and work to forge a mutually beneficial outcome
• Travel:
• Must be able and willing to travel up to 10%

Working Environment

Work will require standing and walking for up to 80% of the time. Lighting and temperature are adequate. You may be required to lift up to 25 pounds and/or force necessary to push, pull, or otherwise move objects.

Position is Night Shift, 12 Hour, 2-2-3 Rotation

Celgard manufacturing sites are IATF 16949 and ISO 9001 certified.

Location Information

Concord is part of the Charlotte metro area. Charlotte, NC, known as the Queen City, is a thriving metropolitan area of over 2.6 million people across 15 counties and is situated just north of the South Carolina border, within a weekend drive to the mountains and the beach. It is comprised of diversity in people, industries and living, from urban to rural. It is ranked second among 25 largest cities for most desirable place to purchase a home by Nerdwallet.com and is ranked eight among the top 10 big booming cities by CNNmoney.com. Charlotte is home of one of North Carolina’s largest college campuses, UNC Charlotte. Along with a friendly southern culture, Charlotte offers dining, arts, museums, major league basketball, football and soccer teams, a minor league baseball team, NASCAR, shopping, festivals, a variety of amenities and quick access to several parks and reserves for people who love the outdoors.

As an equal opportunity employer, Asahi Kasei believes a diverse workforce will provide us with the ability to continuously support the changes in the economy, society, and environment.