Plastic Express is hiring: Warehouse Associate in Eagan

Company Overview

Plastic Express has met the bulk trucking, bulk terminal, packaging, and warehousing needs of the plastics industry since 1970. We operate from 22 full service facilities, more than 40 bulk terminals, and 52 railcar terminals offering more than 8,500 railcar spots across the country. We are headquartered in Houston, TX and have over 600 employees nationwide. Our goal is to exceed customer expectations, supported by a Can Do attitude.

We are always looking for dependable and talented professionals to help us grow and maintain our commitment to customer satisfaction.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Job Summary

Reporting to a Warehouse Supervisor/Manager, this position performs essential warehouse functions in a high-tempo production environment while maintaining safety awareness.

Essential Functions/Duties

• Unloads goods and materials, enters information into the system, labels and locates material.
• Separates customer orders, pulls and stages orders, and repacks material as required to meet customer specifications; may box, label, and locate materials.
• Ensures all products are properly labeled.
• Performs designated system transactions to receive or ship material as required.
• Participates in cycle counting; enters/verifies information and researches adjustments as necessary.
• Reviews preventive maintenance check sheets for forklifts and ensures equipment is in good working order.
• Conducts daily equipment inspections and ensures inspection paperwork is completed and submitted daily (e.g., forklift, transfer system, compressor).
• Follows all safety and work rules; maintains housekeeping standards.
• Participates in daily safety briefings and monthly safety meetings.
• Participates in operations training and development programs.
• Maintains a positive attitude while performing job functions.
• May handle accumulation, disposal, and transportation of hazardous waste; if required, completes prerequisite training for RCRA waste management requirements.
• Operates forklifts, scissor lifts, reach trucks, rail-movers, or other heavy-duty material movers when properly certified; never operates equipment without certification.
• Reviews receipts and shipments to ensure accuracy of incoming/outgoing material; ensures documentation matches product.
• Relocates goods and tracks relocations; maintains meticulous records of shipping/receiving documentation.

• Performs routine light maintenance on related packaging equipment.
• Supervises outside maintenance work and contractors when requested by management.
• Ensures safety procedures are followed during machine outages or maintenance.
• Maintains detailed maintenance inspection records/logs and communicates issues to Warehouse Manager or Supervisor.

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Previous warehousing experience is preferred.

The following are typical physical requirements for this role. Tasks include overtime, long hours, weekends and holidays as needed; lifting up to 55 lbs, moving up to 250 lbs, climbing ladders, operating control panels, and using hand tools; ability to use fingers and hands; reach with arms; and communicate verbally and in writing. Visual acuity is required for close and distance tasks.

• Overtime, long hours, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Physical labor as described.
• Dexterity and communication abilities as described.
• Vision requirements for close and distance tasks.

• Forklift certification required; must be able to safely operate a forklift.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Recognize onsite risk factors and respond appropriately with firmness and tact.
• Think independently and make decisions in the company’s best interest.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills; multi-tasking capability.

• Supervisory Responsibility: None
• Work Environment: Fast-paced warehouse with use of forklifts, pallet jacks, and related equipment; some outdoor exposure; employees stand, walk, lift, and carry materials; temperature variations; adherence to safety standards; teamwork and attention to detail are essential.
• Position Type/Hours: Full-time; overtime, long hours, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Travel: Little to no travel expected.
• Benefits and Perks: Family health benefits after 90 days; vacation, holiday pay after 90 days; company matching 401k after 90 days.

Duties and responsibilities may be added, deleted, or changed at management's discretion.

In line with Plastic Express’ Environmental Promise, the hired individual is expected to support Operation Clean Sweep by preventing pellet, flake, and powder loss and ensuring spills are cleaned promptly.

If you are interested in working at Plastic Express, please forward your resume with a brief work history.

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