Warehouse Associate

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Employment Type: Full-time

Location: Columbia City, Indiana

This position is within the Mining And Metals Industry

Job Summary

Who is Pyrotek? Pyrotek is the most successful global industrial company you’ve never heard of (until now). Pyrotek is a global leader in high temperature materials and our products impact virtually everyone in the developed world. Our global team has worked for decades to deliver new technologies, advanced engineered systems and innovative materials to customers in industries all over the world. Join our team and create, improve and innovate the everyday!

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Monday - Friday, 7:00 am - 3:30 pm

Responsible for materials movement (loading/unloading of trucks), order processing; picking, building shipping crates, packaging/crating of product and creation of shipping documents.

** Starting pay $17.75/hourly with the potential to earn more based on experience. **

Essential Functions/Responsibilities

  • Following standard operation procedures, efficiently perform general warehouse functions including:
    • material handling, picking, packaging (building crates) and crating of orders, preparation of shipping documents.
    • Safe operation of forklift, stand-up forklift and wave.
    • Ensure both internal and outside customer demands are met in a timely manner.
    • Maintain physical condition and cleanliness of warehouse.
    • Always ensure proper use of warehouse equipment and proper PPE required.

Why work for Columbia City Pyrotek?  Watch our Team Video!

  • Innovative and collaborative manufacturing plant
  • Safety PPE provided (can include prescription safety glasses)
  • Team Member of the Month (up to 5 hours of paid time off & $$)
  • Regular performance and salary reviews

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Qualifications

Education/Experience: High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) / Test Assessing Secondary Completion (TASC), plus a minimum of one (1) year of warehouse/picking & packing and forklift operation; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

  • Warehouse Skills. Ability to safely and effectively use various hand and power tools such as steel cutters, radial arm saw, circular saw, nail gun, weigh scales, foam packing equipment and banding equipment. Ability to read and interpret orders/shipping instructions. Ability to obtain certification to operate forklift (sit-down, standup, wave).
  • Core People Skills. Ability to positively interact and work collaboratively with people at all levels of the organization in a fast-paced environment. Must be able to follow given priorities and adjust quickly and appropriately to changing demands and needs. 
  • Communication Skills. Ability to speak clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations, listen and obtain clarification, and respond well to questions.
  • Customer Service Computer/Applications Skills. Must have basic skills in MS OFFICE Word, Excel, and Outlook. Working knowledge and experience with shipping/receiving and inventory control modules within an ERP system. Visual experience and skills a plus.

    Physical/Sensory Requirements
    The following physical activities described here are representative of those required by an employee to perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation, if feasible, will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions of position.

    Job requires moderate amount of time working at a PC and effective use of a personal computer, office equipment and telephone. Must be able to lift 25 pounds frequently and up to 75 pounds occasionally. Frequently required to stand or walk. Communicating effectively by telephone, in person and in writing is required.

    Working Environment
    Majority of time will be in a warehouse environment where PPE may be required. Periodic exposure to outdoor environment through open shipping doors. Minimal amount of outdoor work may be required loading/unloading flatbed trucks.

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    Pyrotek benefits include:

    • Medical, Dental, Vision after 30 days
    • Paid Vacation 
    • 401(k) with generous match
    • Profit Sharing
    • Supplemental Benefits

    Pyrotek is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors.

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