AESC - Material Handler/Warehouse Technician

Material Handler/Warehouse Technician 

AESC is an exciting, newly created global organization committed to solving the challenges of a sustainable future and becoming the leading supplier of full-value-chain battery solutions. Our lithium-ion batteries can be found in more than 700,000 electric vehicles worldwide and have a stellar safety record of zero-critical issues. We will continue to build upon our successes and expand into new markets and industries, producing innovative and competitive products and technologies that advance the goal of a zero-carbon emission future. AESC is headquartered in Japan and has battery manufacturing locations in Japan, UK and the U.S. We are currently seeking candidates to fill a Manufacturing Technician role to support our Florence, South Carolina plant.

Job Summary

As a Material Handler you will be responsible for unloading/loading trucks, receiving/shipping materials, handling, moving, and storing materials within a highly automated warehouse setting. There will be everyday interactions with warehouse automation that will require a heightened level of safety and precision. Material Handlers will also be responsible for ensuring material is delivered in a timely manner to other departments to ensure a non-stop operation. You will use your skills to influence and inspire change while ensuring that safety and quality considerations are always paramount. Work across the organization to foster continuous improvement for long-term success.  

Job Functions

The following description of work to be performed by this individual is not intended to be all-inclusive. Rather, it focuses on the major tasks that must be accomplished. 

• Follow all safety and OSHA guidelines to ensure all safety requirements are met
• Must be able to operate machinery to help with process flow. (i.e. forklift, pallet jack)
• Utilized handheld devices to perform order transactions with incoming and outgoing materials
• Monitor and report issues with material discrepancy
• Work with different departments to ensure goals are met  
• Track unloading/loading to ensure shipping paperwork accuracy
• Receiving inbound materials
• Coordinate with QA IQC
• Prepare and stage outbound shipments
• Warehouse 5S
• Ensure FIFO & FEFO is always maintained
• Maintain mobile, warehouse & dock equipment
• Decanting/palletizing materials if needed
• Delivery of materials to production area 
• Empty Packaging Cleaning operations management
• Complete all assigned training
• Packaging Cleaning equipment management
• Perform all other activities as directed by your supervisor
• Performs all other related assignments (including special projects) as required in a professional and cooperative manner. 

Minimum Qualifications

• Have verifiable stable work history, with manufacturing experience preferred. 
• Two or more years in a warehouse preferred
• Experience with warehouse equipment. (i.e., Forklift, Pallet Jack)
• Experience in a high-paced pace fully automated environment preferred

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED highly preferred.
• Associate’s Degree or higher 

Computer Skills and Required Software Experience 

• Basic knowledge of the use of data equipment. (Scanners)
• Basic computer skills (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Familiar with the general functions of a warehouse. (Inbound, Outbound)

Other required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

• Ability to recognize safety concerns 
• Strong written and verbal communication skills 
• Strong coordination and judgment skills 
• Strong Problem-Solving skills
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently 
• Ability to work under pressure and deadlines

The physical requirements described below are representative of those an employee must normally meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable otherwise qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

• Ability to stand for extended periods of time with assistance.
• Ability to read, write, speak, hear; stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach and lift with hands and arms frequently throughout the day.
• Physical ability to wear various PPE as required by work areas. 
• Ability to work in a clean room environment (wearing a clean room suit for extended periods of time). 
• Ability to constantly operate a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, computer, and label printer.
• Required to occasionally lift, push, pull and/or move up to 20 pounds for extended periods of time and occasionally required to lift, push, pull and/or move up to 50 pounds for extended periods of time. 
• Ability to bend, lift and/ or twist.

At AESC, we are committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) to all individuals. We participate in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. Join us in our passion to design, manufacture, and sell high-performance products, contributing to a sustainable and zero-carbon emission future. 

The work environment is primarily an automated manufacturing plant with a concrete floor and is characterized by some temperature extremes, moderate noise, and forklift traffic. The individual must be able to perform all essential functions as appropriate on the plant floor, in meetings, and with employees, management, customers, and suppliers.

Candidate must perform the essential duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation efficiently and accurately, and without causing significant safety threat to self or others. The statements made herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive and inclusive list of all responsibilities, duties, and/or skills required of personnel so classified.

Hiring is contingent upon the successful completion of the drug screen and background check. AESC US LLC is a drug-free workplace.