What are the responsibilities and job description for the Warehouse Operator - Shipping and Receiving position at DuPont?
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DuPont is currently hiring an experienced Warehouse Operator – Shipping and Receiving for our Newark-Pencader, DE site.
The Shipping/Warehouse Operator is responsible for the safe, accurate, and timely handling of materials throughout the warehouse and shipping areas. This role supports receiving, picking, packing, labeling, staging, and shipping of finished goods and raw materials while ensuring compliance with safety, quality, export, and operational procedures. The operator contributes to continuous improvement, inventory accuracy, and on‑time delivery performance.
Key Responsibilities:
Shipping & Receiving
The essential job functions may be performed with or without reasonable accommodation.
Required Qualifications
DuPont is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability or any other protected class. If you need a reasonable accommodation to search or apply for a position, please visit our Accessibility Page for Contact Information.
DuPont offers a comprehensive pay and benefits package. To learn more visit the Compensation and Benefits page.
DuPont is currently hiring an experienced Warehouse Operator – Shipping and Receiving for our Newark-Pencader, DE site.
The Shipping/Warehouse Operator is responsible for the safe, accurate, and timely handling of materials throughout the warehouse and shipping areas. This role supports receiving, picking, packing, labeling, staging, and shipping of finished goods and raw materials while ensuring compliance with safety, quality, export, and operational procedures. The operator contributes to continuous improvement, inventory accuracy, and on‑time delivery performance.
Key Responsibilities:
Shipping & Receiving
- Prepare, pick, pack, label, and ship finished goods in accordance with work instructions, customer requirements, and shipping documentation
- Receive incoming materials, verify quantities and condition, and complete required system transactions
- Stage materials for shipment and internal movement using FIFO and standard work practices
- Interact with carriers and vendors during receipt and shipment activities
- Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other powered industrial equipment safely and effectively
- Move, store, and organize materials within designated warehouse locations
- Maintain accurate inventory through system transactions and physical verification
- Maintain housekeeping and 5S standards within assigned areas
- Follow all safety policies, PPE requirements, and site procedures
- Comply with export control, quality system, and documentation requirements
- Accurately follow written work instructions and procedures
- Identify and report safety concerns, quality issues, or process deviations
- Support continuous improvement initiatives through observation and suggestions
- Communicate effectively with team members, supervisors, and cross‑functional partners
- Remain flexible to changing priorities, schedules, and workload demands
The essential job functions may be performed with or without reasonable accommodation.
Required Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED
- Minimum 3 years of manufacturing, warehouse, or related experience
- Basic math and computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Office, Outlook, warehouse systems)
- Ability to read, write, and interpret work instructions and shipping documentation
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Forklift certification or prior powered industrial vehicle experience
- Experience working in regulated manufacturing or export‑controlled environments
- Familiarity with FIFO, inventory control, and quality systems
- Ability to lift up to 40 lbs and perform repetitive lifting and motion
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods
- Capability to stoop, bend, kneel, reach overhead, and climb stairs
- Willing and able to work overtime, weekends, and holidays as required
- Ability to wear required PPE (steel toe shoes, eye/face protection, etc.)
DuPont is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability or any other protected class. If you need a reasonable accommodation to search or apply for a position, please visit our Accessibility Page for Contact Information.
DuPont offers a comprehensive pay and benefits package. To learn more visit the Compensation and Benefits page.