What are the responsibilities and job description for the Warehouse Operator position at Dorf Ketal?
JOB TITLE: Warehouse Operator
DEPARTMENT: Supply Chain
REPORTS TO: Warehouse Supervisor
SUMMARY: The Warehouse Operator is responsible for the safe handling, storage, and distribution of materials, including hazardous substances, while ensuring compliance with OSHA, DOT, EPA, and other applicable regulations. The ideal candidate will have formal training and certifications in Hazardous Materials (HazMat).
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Receive, inspect, and store incoming materials, including hazardous substances, in accordance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
- Pick, pack, and prepare orders for shipment, ensuring proper labeling, documentation, and compliance with HazMat shipping regulations.
- Operate warehouse equipment (forklifts, pallet jacks, reach trucks) safely and efficiently.
- Maintain accurate inventory records using Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), if applied.
- Operate warehouse demands to ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and security standards.
- Assist in implementing spill response, emergency procedures, and HazMat incident containment if required.
- Collaborate with logistics, production, and safety teams to streamline warehouse workflows.
- Perform housekeeping and 5S activities to maintain a clean, safe, and organized facility.
- Occasional weekends or extra hours may be required to meet operational demands.
- Support and assist in implementing and maintaining certified management systems ascribed to DK such as ISO 9001. Identify training needs of personnel. Promote awareness of risks and opportunities associated with their work. Maintain an understanding of the Quality policy and how they personally contribute to meeting DK objectives and goals
- Support and assist in implementing and maintaining the RCMS program. Identify training needs of personnel. Promote awareness of the RCMS guiding principles and Dorf Ketal's HSSE policy, objectives and goals in addition to how they can contribute to them.
- Other projects as required.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Education:
- High school diploma or GED required; additional technical or safety training preferred.
- Experience/Skills:
- Minimum 5 years of warehouse operations experience, preferably in a chemical, manufacturing, or logistics environment.
- Current HazMat training/certification (OSHA, DOT, IATA, or IMDG).
- Forklift certification.
- Good knowledge of hazardous material handling, labeling, and shipping requirements.
- Ability to read and interpret Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
Work Conditions:
This position requires working in a standard warehousing environment, handling chemical packages, driving a forklift, or pallet jack trucks, while wearing all required PPE. Employees will need to be able to lift 50 lbs., climb stairs with no problem, work in extreme weather conditions and communicate effectively with peers and managers via phone, email, and in-person interactions.