Shipping and Receiving Technician

Job Description:

Shipping and Receiving Technician

Huntsman Corporation is a publicly traded global manufacturer and marketer of differentiated and specialty chemicals. Our chemical products number in the thousands and are sold worldwide to manufacturers serving a broad and diverse range of consumer and industrial end markets. We operate more than 70 manufacturing, R&D and operations facilities in approximately 30 countries and employ approximately 9,000 associates within our three distinct business divisions. Huntsman offers unsurpassed opportunities to build a successful future. Our diverse portfolio creates a range of career fields including manufacturing, research and development, technical services, sales and marketing, customer service – and the list goes on.

Here, you can make an impact and make a difference. Come join us.

Huntsman is seeking a Shipping and Receiving Technician supporting our HATC site located in The Woodlands, Texas.

Job Scope

Responsible for the shipping, receiving, and warehouse activities at HATC.

In summary, as the Shipping and Receiving Technician, you will:   

• Load and unload all delivery vehicles safely and in a timely manner, including notifying HATC associates when their order arrives.
• Compare packing slips with actual material received, perform Goods Receipts, and address any discrepencies in Goods receipts and invoices with purchasing and other Huntsman departments.
• Stock and maintain the HATC warehouse and sample shipping office safely and efficiently, ordering and shelving inventory to meet site needs, appropriately storing any hazardous materials.
• Serve as the Huntsman representative to key vendors that self-manage inventories at HATC including setting appropriate stock levels and managing payment through Huntsman's P-Card and purchasing systems.
• Access and use various computer systems associated with order placement and shipping, included but not limited to SAP, Ariba, Granger Keep-Stock, VRW Workflow and SEI's shipping systems.
• Coordinate regular safety inspections of the Warehouse, Chemical Storage, Sample shipping Areas, and Building 3 Dock area as assigned.
• Package, label and ship requested samples and other items from HATC ensuring adherence to all regulatory (DOT/IATA) and Huntsman vendor (FedEX/SEI) guidelines.
• Work with SEI to ensure all proper sample request paperwork and shipping orders are submitted by HATC personnel and received by SEI prior to sample packing and shipping.
• Serve as a subject matter expert and trainer for the HATC shipping and receiving processes.
• Identify, investigate and correct discrepancies in shipping, ordering and stocking. 

Other general responsibilities:

• Follow instructions and performs other duties as may assigned by their supervisor.
• Assist other employees in accomplishment of Huntsman company goals.
• Participate in and complete company-required training programs.
• Participate in Environmental, Health, & Safety initiatives as set forth by the company.

Qualifications

You must possess the below minimum qualifications to be initially considered for this position. Preferred qualifications are in addition to the minimum requirements and are considered a plus factor in identifying top candidates.
 
The candidate must have an unrestricted right to work for Huntsman in the United States

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 5+ years of experience in shipping, receiving and/or warehouse/inventory management.

Specific Skills and Knowledge

• Must have a high level of proficiency with Internet, Email, and Microsoft programs.
• Must have proficient verbal and written communication skills.
• Must maintain an in-depth knowledge of material management and sample shipping protocols to support the research and development activity at HATC, including preparation of shipping documents as needed.
• Must be able to communicate clearly and effectively with other HATC personnel regarding to sample/material shipping and warehouse-stocked items availability.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
• Must be able to operate a fork-lift
• Experience with warehouse management software preferred.
• Previous experience with SAP order placement, goods receipt and inventory management highly preferred.
   

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• IATA and DOT certifications highly preferred.

Competencies

• Communicating tactfully and effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Maintaining eff