Material Handler

About Lubrizol  
The Lubrizol Corporation, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is a specialty chemical company whose science delivers sustainable solutions to advance mobility, improve wellbeing and enhance modern life. Founded in 1928, Lubrizol owns and operates more than 100 manufacturing facilities, sales, and technical offices around the world and has about 8,000 employees. For more information, visit www.Lubrizol.com.

We value diversity in professional backgrounds and life experiences. By enabling a consistent, unbiased, and transparent recruitment process, Lubrizol seeks to create a positive experience for candidates so we can get to know them at their best. We recognize unique work and life situations and offer flexibility, ensuring our employees feel engaged and fulfilled in every aspect of life.   

The Material Handler reports to the Receiving Warehouse Supervisor and is responsible for performing the duties below.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Remove, scan, label and put away drums, bag stock and freight from trucks (receiving).
• Operate tow motor and pickers.
• Use tow motor computers and scanners to pick for orders.
• Data entry for receipts.
• Occasionally stage drums for package shipments and load containers.
• Learn DOT/IMDG hazardous material regulations.
• Learn DOT/ICAO hazardous material regulations.
• Learn air shipping regulations and requirements.
• Pick and prepare orders for raw materials in receiving for use in production.
• Perform safety inspections of area and equipment.  Properly record safety inspections.
• Ability to write maintenance orders for equipment and area repairs.
• Clean and maintain supplies, tools, equipment, instruments, storage areas, walkways, and roadways utilizing various equipment to ensure compliance with safety requirements.
• Consistently provide superior customer service.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Additional Responsibilities May Include:

• Process and sample orders and create associated documents for package shipments.
• Work in SAP to create labels, check delivery status and inventory bin locations and status.
• Troubleshoot inventory issues in SAP and resolve variances.
• Determine routing and contact carriers.
• Work with drivers to expedite unloading.
• Work with various departments (production, order handling, etc.).

Skills, Experience, and Qualifications:                         

• High school diploma or equivalent from an accredited school.
• Ability to understand warehouse management systems bins and bar code scanning.
• Strong tow motor skills and drum handling experience.
• Proven customer service skills.
• Ability to wear SCBA\Respirator.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Proven customer service skills.
• Knowledge of SharePoint.
• Candidates must be able to follow Lubrizol department procedures and practices.
• Ability to safely drive and operate various delivery vehicles, including fork lifts.
• Ability to hear alarms and follow alarm procedures.
• Demonstrate literacy and proficiency of Lubrizol’s computer systems.
• Basic math and reading/comprehension skills.
• Strong communication skills (written, verbal, and listening).
• Self-motivated without the need for constant supervision.
• Flexibility with schedule and work duties.
• Must be a team player who will also assist other department team members as needed.
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task while delivering focused results.
• Ability to pay attention to accuracy and detail is critical.
• Follow-up skills and the ability of quick thinking in a dynamic environment are crucial to success.

Considered a Plus:

• Previous tow motor experience.
• Additional computer skills.
• Working SAP knowledge
• Ability to identify opportunities for process improvement and act on them.

Working Conditions:

• Schedule is M-F 8hr days
• Will be subject to extended periods of climbing ladders and stairways, sitting, walking, standing, bending, stooping, carrying, pushing, pulling, reaching, moving and lifting up to 75 pounds.
• Must be willing/able to work in a warehouse environment and occasionally outdoors in inclement weather.
• Safely work independently and around others by following all required procedures.
• Willing to work up to 12 hour shifts, overtime, and holidays as needed.
• Maintain clean shaven appearance to allow for respirator usage.

Ready for your next career step? Apply today and let's shape the future together! 

It’s an exciting time to be part of Lubrizol. Lubrizol is not staying put. We are continually learning and evolving. Our passion delivers our success — not only for Lubrizol but for those who count on us every day: our employees, customers and communities. 

We work with a relentless commitment to operate safely and responsibly, keeping safety, sustainability, ethics, and compliance at the forefront of everything we do. The well-being of our employees, customers and communities is paramount to our culture and in the way we approach our work.

As a diverse, global team, we work together to solve some of the world’s most pressing challenges. We impact everyday lives through science only Lubrizol can deliver, and we never stop pushing to do it better.

One of the founding principles of The Lubrizol Corporation more than 90 years ago was treating every employee with dignity and respect. That same commitment is only stronger today. 

More than that, we are committed to providing an environment where every employee can be the best they can be, no matter their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic.