Solenis is a leading global producer of specialty chemicals focused on delivering sustainable solutions for water-intensive industries, including consumer, industrial, institutional, food and beverage, and pool and spa water markets. Owned by Platinum Equity, the company's product portfolio includes a broad array of water treatment chemistries, process aids, functional additives, and cleaners and disinfectants, as well as state-of-the-art monitoring and control systems. These technologies are used by customers to improve operational efficiencies, enhance product quality, protect plant assets, minimize environmental impact, and create cleaner and safer environments.
Headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, the company has 69 manufacturing facilities strategically located around the globe and employs a team of over 16,100 professionals in 130 countries across six continents. Solenis is a 2024 US Best Managed Company, recognized fouryears in a row. For more information about Solenis, please visit
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Material Handler will safely and accurately receive, transport, and ship materials and finished goods. This individual must perform their job in a manner that complies with all safety and procedural SOPs. It is the obligation of the Material Handler to perform this process accurately, efficiently, and on time to support the Production team.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Safe and efficient operation of various warehouse equipment and inventory management devices.
- Remove pallets of finished products from packaging lines in a timely manner and move them to the designated area.
- Deliver raw materials to the packaging lines in a timely manner, so that the line doesn't have to shut down to wait for any material.
- Load finished goods pallets into trailers to maximize safe transport and minimize damage to the product. Create accurate and timely Bills of Lading.
- Follow all Standard Operating Procedures pertaining to receiving, loading, and unloading of trucks and adhere to all company policies and regulations..
- Inspect FG product for quality and accuracy as it is scanned and loaded for transfer to the finished good warehouse in accordance with the verification SOP.
- Responsible for ensuring good equipment condition and performance. Report any mechanical defects immediately.
- Responsible for any daily or weekly cleaning of the shipping & receiving areas including equipment and fork trucks.
- Accurately receive, count, identify, and inspect all incoming goods using a copy of our purchase order or request for purchase order as a guide. Work with the supervisor in adjusting the PO/RPO to match what was physically received.
- Monitor all incoming bulk loads to ensure safe unloading and transfer into bulk storage tanks.
- Assist in the preparation of all incoming packaging components, raw materials, etc. for storage using best possible spaced utilization or as directed.
- Maintain completed receiving information including all freight bills, packing lists, purchase orders, etc. to supervisor.
- Conduct daily cycle counts by counting all items on a daily list, and searching all locations to ensure counts are as accurate as possible.
- Review and inspect all returned goods for quality in both the product and packaging. Follow the instructions on the Product Disposition Form as to the re-stock status.
- Assist receiving employees in the reworking of product returns. This includes inspecting, re-labeling, re-pouring, or re-packing of materials to be used by shipping to meet customer orders.
- Be familiar with all safety procedures and requirements for handling raw materials or heavy loads, and know when and where to wear personal protective equipment.
- Ensure all safety rules are being followed, and notify the supervisor of any unsafe or questionable procedures, methods, equipment, etc. for immediate correction or review. Know when and where to wear personal protective equipment.
- Assist in other areas of the warehouse or production as directed by the supervisor.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: - High school diploma or equivalent.
- 1+ years of forklift experience in manufacturing experience.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. several times each day. Ability to stand for periods of up to 4 hours at a time. Ability to perform repetitive bending and stretching on a daily basis. Ensuring that employees properly use and maintain their PPE and follow PPE policies and rules. The wearing of contact lenses is prohibited.
- Organizational Skills: Must be able to take and follow directions.
- Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written skills. Must be able to speak and understand English.
- Problem Solving: High degree of analysis, problem-solving, and creativity.
- Technical Skills: Must be able to solve mathematical problems at the high school level. Must have completed forklift training.
- Honesty/Integrity: Acts with integrity. Is trusted and seen as a direct, truthful individual. Presents the truth in an appropriate and helpful manner. Keeps confidences, admits mistakes; doesn't misinterpret him/herself for personal gain. Can be trusted to work for extended periods of time without direct supervision.
- Reliable: Can be trusted to consistently be punctual and productive while following all established procedures and policies.
- Action-Oriented: Willing to work hard; action-oriented and full of energy for the things he/she sees as challenging; not fearful of acting with minimal planning; seizes more opportunities than others.
- Teamwork: Strives for win/win solutions; co-operates with co-workers to achieve goals; provides support and encouragement to co-workers; brings substantive conflicts and disagreements into the open and attempts to resolve them collaboratively.
BENEFITS: As a full-time employee of Solenis, you will be eligible to enroll in our robust benefits package on your first day which includes, but is not limited to, the following.
- Medical, dental, & vision coverage
- 401k (w/ employer match up to 6%)
- 15 paid vacation days (prorated based on start date)
- 9 paid holidays annually (prorated based on start date)
- 2 floating holidays (prorated based on start date)
- 48 hours of sick time (prorated based on start date)
We understand that candidates will not meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we've identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we'd love to learn more about you.
At Solenis, we understand that our greatest asset is our people. That is why we offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits which include medical, dental, vision & 401K, and numerous opportunities for professional growth and development. So, if you are interested in working for a world-class company and enjoy solving complex challenges, whether in the lab or the field, consider joining our team.
Solenis is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer, including Minorities / Women/ Veterans / Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
Should you require assistance in applying to this opportunity, please reach out to Solenis Talent Acquisition at