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.   

Job Title: Material Handler

Job Location: Spartanburg, SC

Job type: Full-time

Type of role: On-site

Join Our Thriving Team at Lubrizol as Material Handler

Unleash Your Potential. At Lubrizol we're transforming the industrial additives market and looking for exceptional talent to join us on this journey. If you are ready to join an international company with talent around the world, and want to make a real impact, we want you on our team.

What You'll Do:

The Material Handler is responsible for accurate shipping, receiving and storage of products and materials in the warehouse.

You'll collaborate with a diverse group of passionate individuals to deliver sustainable solutions to advance mobility, improve wellbeing and enhance modern life. Your work will directly impact the health and safety of Lubrizol employees.

What We're Looking For: 

• Operate tow motor and pickers to handle drums, bag stock, and freight from trucks.
• Scan, label, and put away items using tow motor computers and scanners.
• Perform data entry for receipts and maintain accurate inventory records.
• Occasionally stage drums for package shipments and load containers.
• Learn and adhere to hazardous material regulations for DOT/IMDG, DOT/ICAO, and air shipping.
• Pick and prepare orders for raw materials in receiving for use in production.
• Conduct safety inspections, record findings, and write maintenance orders for equipment repairs.
• Clean and maintain supplies, tools, equipment, storage areas, walkways, and roadways to ensure compliance with safety requirements.
• Collaborate with other operators to establish and implement best practices across the facility.
• Fulfill any additional duties as assigned.

Skills That Make a Difference:

• Strong tow motor skills and drum handling experience
• Proven customer service skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Knowledge of SharePoint
• Ability to follow Lubrizol department procedures and practices
• Ability to safely drive and operate various delivery vehicles, including forklifts
• Ability to hear alarms and follow alarm procedures
• 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
• Attention to accuracy and detail
• Follow-up skills and ability to think quickly in a dynamic environment
• Preferred skills: previous tow motor experience, additional computer skills, working SAP knowledge, ability to identify opportunities for process improvement, ability to wear SCBA/Respirator
• Working conditions: subject to physical activities, willing to work in a warehouse environment and outdoors in inclement weather, ability to work independently and around others, willingness to work long shifts, overtime, and holidays, maintaining a clean-shaven appearance for respirator usage. [Source: Lubrizol job posting]

Perks and Rewards That Inspire:

• Competitive salary with performance-based bonus plans
• 401K Match plus Age Weighted Defined Contribution
• Competitive medical, dental & vision offerings
• Health Savings Account
• Paid Holidays, Vacation, Parental Leave
• Flexible work environment

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.