Material Handler II Job

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