Senior DC Associate

About the role

This job position is an Azelis Distribution Center Associate with 10+ years of experience. They would work in concert with other warehouse employees in maintaining a safe, clean warehouse that fosters productivity and customer satisfaction by correctly receiving, storing, and shipping our products to our customers in the required manner and timeframe. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Aid in training & teaching new employees (FTE, seasonal, and temp) Ensure that all work performed with or for our customers, suppliers and employees is done in a safe, professional, courteous, and timely manner Direct incoming trucks to appropriate dock positions Verify that the bill of lading on incoming shipments matches the actual material, lot, and quantity received. Inspect incoming loads for damage or product contamination Unload and stage incoming shipments Store product in designated areas and in accordance with established NFPA storage and segregation standards Pull and stage orders as indicated by the workorder Print a bill of lading and shipping labels for staged orders Verify that staged material is the same material, quantity, and lot number indicated on the bill of lading. Obtain driver's signature on bill of lading Essential Duties and Responsibilities (continued) Prepare product for shipment according to listed customer requirements Attach packing list, SDS and COAs as required Arrange transportation for common carrier shipments Load and brace material into delivery vehicle in accordance with established Department of Transportation standards Comply with all safety standards as described in Azelis Americas EHS&S, Fire Prevention, and Emergency Action Plans and SHEQ Perform inventory counts and verification as requested Assist, as directed, in all emergency response operations, including spill clean-up and waste disposal Any and all tasks as requested by supervisor as related to daily maintenance, safety, and operations of the warehouse. Other Responsibilities include (but not limited to) Understand and adhere to/follow the department procedures and policies Adhere to and support the principles of Responsible Distribution™. Assume other activities and responsibilities from time to time as directed. Additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed. Competencies: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies: Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data; Designs workflows and procedures. Design - Generates creative solutions; Translates concepts and information into images; Uses feedback to modify designs; Demonstrates attention to detail. Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics. Technical Skills - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others. Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Demonstrates group presentation skills and a good command presence; Participates in meetings. Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Presents numerical data effectively. Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed. Business Acumen - Understands business implications of decisions; Displays orientation to profitability; Demonstrates knowledge of market and competition; Aligns work with strategic goals. Significant level of experience in running a chemical distribution entity. Cost Consciousness - Works within approved budget; Develops and implements cost saving measures; Contributes to profits and revenue; Conserves organizational resources. Has a strong command of margin optimization opportunities within the operation. Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically. Strategic Thinking - Develops strategies to achieve organizational goals; Understands organization's strengths & weaknesses.