Warehouse Associate

Morgan Advanced Materials is a business rich in history and innovation. Founded in the UK in 1856, we have grown into a global organisation with 70 sites in 18 countries. Our model to serve our customers where they need us has led to a diversified product range using our unparalleled expertise in ceramic and carbon materials, which we exploit to solve difficult problems for our customers across a diverse range of markets.

We are a purpose driven organisation. Our purpose is to use advanced materials to make the world more sustainable and to improve the quality of life. We deliver on that purpose through the products that we make, and the way that we make them.

The Thermal Ceramics division designs, manufactures and installs a broad range of thermal insulation products that significantly reduce energy consumption and emissions in a variety of high temperature processing applications. Our product offering is extensive and covers application needs from Industrial to Commercial markets.

Key Figures: Revenue £1,114.7m (2023), ~8,500 employees, manufacturing in 20+ countries, and a global customer portfolio. A UK PLC with head office located in Windsor, Berkshire UK.  Listed on London Stock Exchange; Member of the FTSE 250 Index.

Starting Pay of $21.00 with increase after 90 days

POSITION SUMMARY

The Warehouse Associate will be responsible for performing all warehouse jobs including Receiving, Put-a-ways, Picking, Replenishments, Packing, Palletizing, load/unload trucks and overall Shipping. This position will be utilizing material handling equipment such as flatbed truck, flatbed trailer, forklift, pallet jack, etc., on interplant hauling assignments to and from warehousing and shipping areas, and occasionally to and from other areas outside the plant.

JOB FUNCTIONS

• Move finished refractory products, packaging supplies, etc., from staging area, containers, etc., to proper warehouse location
• Re-warehouse products and supplies, etc., to facilitate shipping or using oldest first. 
• Work from loader’s copy to select, move and load refractory materials into railcars or trucks for shipment. 
• Sign loader’s copy and is responsible for correctness of materials loaded. 
• Maintain warehouse areas and trucks in a clean and orderly state. 
• Must be knowledgeable of and work with various product lines. 
• Keep records and perform driver maintenance services on truck. 
• Contributes to inventory quality and accuracy assurance program.
• Contributes to physical inventory process and cycle counts.
• Process inbound receiving of containers or full trucks, truck pallet shipments, and small parcel shipments

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• GED/High School Diploma preferred.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in shipping and receiving, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to obtain forklift certification.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Ability to identify product by size, type, and style or product code.
• Solid reading skills – must be able to read orders/match order on shipping tickets to items picked.
• Ability to understand and execute instructions.
• Operate inventory control equipment, i.e., bar-coding equipment, handheld devices.  
• Demonstrated strong written, interpersonal and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organization and time management skills and able to work under pressure.
• Basic computer skills (Microsoft products and JDE preferred).

SCHEDULE DESCRIPTION

The schedule for this position is Tuesday through Saturday from 3:00pm – 11:30pm. May need to work holidays and overtime as needed.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand and walk.
• Frequently use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools, and controls.
• The employee is frequently required to talk and hear to communicate with coworkers.
• Regularly required to climb, stoop, bend and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee is regularly required to push or pull with hands or arms, kneel or crouch.
• The employee must be able to occasionally lift/move/maneuver up to 55 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to distinguish shades and colors.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• This position will work primarily on the production floor.
• The noise level in the work environment may reach above 85 decibels when on the production floor.
• During summer months, employee may have to work in temperatures as high as 110 degrees for prolonged periods of time.
• The employee constantly works near rotating equipment, mechanical parts, and lift trucks.
• Required to wear steel toed shoes, safety glasses and ear plugs in the manufacturing area.
• Respirators may be required in specific areas of the plant.
• Ability to maneuver around equipment and on various platforms within the production area.

Morgan Advanced Materials is an EEO/AA/M/W/D/V Employer Ind-1