Aspen Aerogels® is a rapidly growing aerogel technology company founded in 2001 to capitalize on patented advances in aerogel manufacturing. Aspen’s extensive portfolio of proprietary aerogel products are manufactured at scale and sold worldwide in the Electric Vehicle, Energy Infrastructure, and Power Generation industries. Aspen is a Tier 1/2 Automotive supplier of PyroThin® thermal barriers, and our Pyrogel® and Cryogel® insulation products are used by virtually all leading petrochemical and refining company across more than 50 countries. We’re on a mission to build a world-class organization as we continue to grow our energy infrastructure business, and expand to meet demand for PyroThin thermal barriers in the rapidly growing Electric Vehicle sector over the next decade. We’re looking for great passionate, dynamic talent to join our team.
Based at our New Road Warehouse in near our East Providence plant, The Material Handler supports the shipping and receiving function at the New Road warehouse by staging finished goods into designated areas for prompt identification and shipment of Customer orders in a safe and orderly manner.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assist in the unloading of finished goods being delivered from Dexter Road
- Scan material as it is offloaded from truck onto warehouse floor
- Escalate any issues identified during material offload to warehouse supervisor
- Review weekly shipment schedule to identify required placement of product in either inventory or staging locations
- Verify item, description and quantities noted on schedule are accurate compared to goods being staged for shipment.
- Scan material into “shipments” verifying transaction accuracy in real time
- Perform inventory transactions (transfers, conversions) in Oracle
- Building of crated orders by Customer requests as noted on schedule
- Packing customer/sales person sample orders
- Finished goods material movement
- Ensure materials are moved into designated storage areas as outlined on signage or maps throughout the warehouse
- Routinely identify material staged in the wrong area, and move
- Evaluate warehouse floor layout and make changes as required
- Loading of finished good shipments to Customers
- Communicate with warehouse supervisor to identify shipments based on final destination
- Perform visual inspection of container/trailer prior to loading finished goods to ensure no visible product or safety issues exist
- Adherence to maximum loading allowances of C containers and trucks as directed by Shipping Coordinator
- Storage and Housekeeping
- Material to be stored in an organized manner for ease of access, identification, and inventory reconciliation.
- Investigate and root cause inventory discrepancies.
- Clear identification and separation of finished and non-conforming (NCO) goods to ensure NCO is never shipped to a customer unless directed by management.
- Routinely clean the warehouse space and ensure it free from clutter and debris.
- Store crating and other raw materials received from Dexter Road in designated areas.
- Other duties
- Support inventory staff and/or participate in weekly, quarterly cycle counts and annual physical inventory counts.
- Ensure good communication to communicate any issues experienced during shift rotation (Customer orders, inventory, safety/housekeeping, etc.)
- Communicate with internal staff on visible issues, if any, of finished goods or other product received from Dexter Road, reporting major issues to management as needed
- Performs other related duties as assigned by management.
- Adopt and follow Aspen’s core values of Safety, Quality, Integrity, Teamwork, Customer and Innovation on both a personal and professional level.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Prior experience as a material handler in a manufacturing environment required; preferably in a continuous manufacturing operation
- Solid computer/data entry experience required; Scanner system experience preferred
- Forklift experience required
- Ability to effectively communicate in English (verbal & Written communications)
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. when required
The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
PERKS OF JOINING OUR TEAM!
Aspen is committed to offering a comprehensive benefits package, a positive and productive work environment, encouraged work/life and family balance, and opportunities for growth and development, in a culture that is focused on inclusion, sustainability, and working together to solve the world’s toughest challenges.
Aspen is proud to offer a competitive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Tuition Reimbursement, Paid Holidays, Sick Time, and PTO. In addition, we also offer Fitness Reimbursement, a 401k Employer Match, Life and Disability Insurance, and other benefits.
Aspen Aerogels, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. The EEO is the Law poster is available here: http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf.
Aspen Aerogels, Inc. is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to abuttitta@aerogel.com or call (508) 466-3111 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
For Our Rhode Island Applicants:
Aspen Aerogels, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. The East Providence, RI facility of Aspen Aerogels is subject to Title 28, Chapter 29-6.2 of Rhode Island General Laws, which governs Worker’s Compensation