Job description
Shipping, Receiving, and Warehousing - Day Shift (2208)
- Title:Shipping, Receiving, and Warehousing - Day Shift
- Group Company:
- Location:Chesapeake, VA
- Employment Type:Full time
- Mitsubishi Chemical ALPOLIC
Mitsubishi Chemical Alpolic employees are part of a global network of companies, all with a long history of sustained brand recognition and successful, sustained growth. Employee safety and satisfaction are among our top
priorities. Many of our current employees began with the company and remain with the company even today. From machine operators to customer support and sales, Mitsubishi Chemical Alpolic believes the company’s success is shared by every team member regardless of their role.
Our foundation is based on the Japanese word “KAITEKI,” which, in its original concept, means moving forward in the sustainable development of society, people and the planet. Simply put, we care about our people, our products and our customers.
The ALPOLIC Division of Mitsubishi Chemical America is seeking a dedicated Shipping, Receiving, and Warehousing (SRW) Operator to join our day‑shift logistics team. This full‑time position operates on a 12‑hour schedule from 6:00 AM to 6:15 PM, following a biweekly rotation in which employees work four days one week and three days the next, with every other weekend is a three-day weekend off. This unique shift structure means team members work the equivalent of six months per year while receiving full‑time pay and benefits.
The starting pay for this position is $17.00 per hour, with open progression opportunities through our Pay‑for‑Skills program as additional competencies are achieved. An additional $0.34 per hour is paid for day shift differential, and those scheduled on weekends earn an extra $2.00 per hour weekend premium. This role is also eligible to participate in our annual profit‑sharing bonus program, offering further earning potential as part of our commitment to rewarding team performance and company success.
The SRW Operator is responsible for warehouse operations activities including shipping and receiving, deliveries, coordinating stock, documenting warehouse transactions, maintaining records, and overseeing the storage of surplus inventory and property. The SRW operator is also responsible for packaging finished goods from the production line and packing finished goods orders for customer shipment.
- Keep work area clean
- Adhere to safety and environmental rules
- Control and operate equipment safely
- Provide value to our customers through effective operations of assigned work area and support to the facility
- Support Supervisors and team in training and cross-training efforts
- Deliver orders to faculty and staff
- Ship canceled and damaged items back to vendors as appropriate
- Forklift license may be required for position and will be issued by Mitsubishi
- Other duties as assigned
Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time without notice.
EDUCATION
- High school diploma or equivalent
EXPERIENCE
- One to two years of shipping and receiving experience preferred
- Forklift experience preferred
KNOWLEDGE
- Must be proficient with woodworking equipment such as saws, pneumatic nails, and staple guns
- Basic math skills and effective use of the metric system
SKILLS
- Fluent in spoken and written English
- Legible handwriting for document completion
- Quality conscious
- Organized
- Self-motivated
- Able to work alone or in a team setting
CORE COMPETENCIES
- Analytical
- Good mechanical aptitude
- Analytical
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
- Goal oriented with a focus on safety, process improvement, and team building
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Must be able to wear personal protective equipment to include safety shoes, safety glasses, gloves, hearing protection, and additional PPE as required
- Correctable eyesight required
- Must be able to climb ladders and stairs
- Frequent bending, stooping, kneeling, forward reaching, and twisting
- Occasional squatting, kneeling, crouching, twisting, and above shoulder reaching
- Able to stand for extended period of time
- Dexterity manipulation required for use of hand tools and light equipment
- Must be able to push/pull material using hand cart or pallet jack
- Frequent lifting up to 30 lbs.
- Occasional lifting up of 50 lbs.
- Infrequent lifting up to 75 lbs.
- Moderate exposure to temperature change in non-climate-controlled environment with potential of working near heated processes
- The salary range for this position is $17.00 - $19.34. Factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, job-related skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and business considerations may influence base pay offered. This salary will be subject to a geographic adjustment (according to a specific city and state), if an authorization is granted to work outside of the location listed in this posting.
- Competitive Benefits
- Benefits begin on DAY 1!
- Employee Assistance Programs
- Curated Self-Paced Learning & Development Programs for all Employees
Mitsubishi Chemical Group (MCGC) and any of our subsidiaries do not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party agencies. No fee will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to our hiring managers or HR team. No placement fees will be paid to any firm unless specifically invited on the search by the MCGC Talent Acquisition team and such candidate was submitted to the MCGC Talent Acquisition Team via our Applicant Tracking System.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.
Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and/or other applicable laws. If you require accommodation due to a disability at any time during the recruitment and/or assessment process, please contact Talent Acquisition.
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