Finished Goods Warehouse Operator
Bessemer, AL
Full Time
Mid Level
JOB POSTING
FINISHED GOODS WAREHOUSE OPERATOR, Hybrid—10AM to 6:30 PM
Company Description
Titan Coatings, the only privately held Coil and Extrusions Coatings Manufacturer in the United States, is your manufacturer of high-quality coatings for the protection of metal surfaces. We create innovative products in our state-of-the-art facility, and we ensure only the highest quality. We are a family owned and operated company that goes back five generations.
Job Summary
We are currently seeking a Finished Goods Warehouse Operator! Qualified candidates will have a high level of integrity and the essential attributes to be a vital part of a winning team. We are looking for a highly motivated, dependable team member who wants to help Titan Coatings grow to record levels.
As a Finished Goods Warehouse Operator, you will play a critical role on the Production and Logistics Team. You are the final link between Titan’s manufacturing operation and the customer — the last person to touch the product before it leaves the building — and the accuracy, speed, and care you apply directly determine whether Titan delivers on its commitments. You will handle drums, totes, and pails of both solvent-based and water-based coatings, operate a forklift every shift, and prepare DOT hazmat shipments. Your internal customers are the Filling Department and Quality Control. This position reports to our Production Supervisor / Shipping Manager.
Job Responsibilities
Core warehouse, safety, and housekeeping responsibilities required of every Finished Goods Warehouse Operator:
As the Finished Goods Warehouse Operator, the following responsibilities also apply:
Job Qualifications
Application Process
If you have the experience and meet the qualifications for this position, please submit your name to Elizabeth Calhoun ([email protected]).
Submissions of resume for this position will be accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
If you have any questions, please contact Elizabeth Calhoun ([email protected] 205-243-7534) or Jack Frey ([email protected] 936-520-3481).
FINISHED GOODS WAREHOUSE OPERATOR, Hybrid—10AM to 6:30 PM
Company Description
Titan Coatings, the only privately held Coil and Extrusions Coatings Manufacturer in the United States, is your manufacturer of high-quality coatings for the protection of metal surfaces. We create innovative products in our state-of-the-art facility, and we ensure only the highest quality. We are a family owned and operated company that goes back five generations.
Job Summary
We are currently seeking a Finished Goods Warehouse Operator! Qualified candidates will have a high level of integrity and the essential attributes to be a vital part of a winning team. We are looking for a highly motivated, dependable team member who wants to help Titan Coatings grow to record levels.
As a Finished Goods Warehouse Operator, you will play a critical role on the Production and Logistics Team. You are the final link between Titan’s manufacturing operation and the customer — the last person to touch the product before it leaves the building — and the accuracy, speed, and care you apply directly determine whether Titan delivers on its commitments. You will handle drums, totes, and pails of both solvent-based and water-based coatings, operate a forklift every shift, and prepare DOT hazmat shipments. Your internal customers are the Filling Department and Quality Control. This position reports to our Production Supervisor / Shipping Manager.
Job Responsibilities
Core warehouse, safety, and housekeeping responsibilities required of every Finished Goods Warehouse Operator:
- Comply with all site rules, annual refresher training, and safe job procedures.
- Wear safety glasses at all times in the plant and warehouse — no exceptions.
- No cell phones on the factory floor or in the warehouse; leave them in the locker room.
- Safe forklift operation: speed limits, horn at blind corners, seatbelt, no passengers, and yield to pedestrians.
- Daily pre-shift forklift inspection; never run equipment that fails, and report deficiencies immediately.
- Observe load-capacity and stacking-height limits; operate pallet jacks, hand trucks, and strapping tools safely.
- Follow all SDS and spill-response procedures; report spills, near-misses, and injuries immediately.
- Continuous housekeeping and 5S; keep travel lanes, exits, and safety equipment unobstructed.
- Support cycle and annual inventory counts; complete department paperwork and shipping logs.
- Report equipment failures to Maintenance; DOT hazmat training and applicable RCRA knowledge required.
As the Finished Goods Warehouse Operator, the following responsibilities also apply:
- Receive sealed drums, totes, and pails from filling; verify labels, seals, and counts against the batch ticket before put-away.
- Transport finished goods to storage by forklift; stack pallets safely within approved heights.
- Update inventory in Datacor on put-away; support WMS barcode scanning as it is implemented.
- Segregate and clearly mark QC-hold, customer-hold, and rework product away from shippable goods.
- Pick orders per the shipping schedule and pick list; verify product, batch, quantity, and container type exactly.
- Stage orders by customer, carrier, and pickup time; inspect labels, seals, and container condition.
- Load trucks by forklift; confirm the carrier and truck match the order, and secure loads against shifting.
- Verify loaded quantity against the bill of lading and packing list; obtain the driver’s signature.
- Prepare DOT hazmat paperwork and trailer placarding for solvent-based (Class 3 flammable) shipments.
- Maintain accurate inventory and FIFO rotation; store goods per NFPA flammable-liquid requirements.
- Complete shipping documentation accurately; enter and close shipments in Datacor promptly.
- Work with urgency for OTIF and flag any threat to on-time shipment; coordinate with filling, return promptly from breaks, pursue safety/efficiency/quality improvements, and perform all other duties as assigned.
Job Qualifications
- 1+ years in a warehouse, shipping, or distribution role; paint, coatings, or chemical experience preferred.
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Current forklift certification, or ability to obtain it within 30 days of hire.
- Ability to read shipping documents, pick lists, and written procedures accurately.
- Basic math skills and the ability to use a computer or handheld device for ERP entry.
- Strong attention to detail under time pressure: products, batches, quantities, and labels.
- Knowledge of Health, Safety, Environmental, and Quality regulations; team-player attitude.
- Able to lift up to 50 lbs regularly and up to 75 lbs occasionally, and maneuver drums.
- Preferred: DOT Hazmat certification (49 CFR 172.704), WMS and Datacor experience, OSHA 10-Hour, bilingual (English/Spanish).
Application Process
If you have the experience and meet the qualifications for this position, please submit your name to Elizabeth Calhoun ([email protected]).
Submissions of resume for this position will be accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
If you have any questions, please contact Elizabeth Calhoun ([email protected] 205-243-7534) or Jack Frey ([email protected] 936-520-3481).
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