Shipping Specialist

What we offer

You will work on exciting and challenging topics together with a team in an ultra-modern, innovative and creative environment. Intensive on-the-job training with expert colleagues guarantees you will quickly become familiar with your duties and perform them independently. Performance related pay and the opportunity for personal and professional development are of course part of the package. Since 2009 Evonik Industries AG has been certified as a family-friendly company by the German Hertie Foundation.

Click on the link to learn more about Evonik from our employees:

https://careers.evonik.com/en/about/meet-the-team/

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordination of new product number and SAP material creation

• Close cooperation with customer service, trade compliance, and global teams involved in shipping process
• Interpret and follow safety data sheets (SDS)
• Preparation of shipping documents and labels
• Proper packaging and transportation to further shipping stations
• Update digital systems
• Continuous prioritization of tasks
• Systematically approach troubleshooting
• Work with colleagues to suggest, implement, and communicate improvements to written methods, procedures, or practices
• Proactively communicate with internal customers and provides them with necessary support
• Challenges status quo and suggests alternative solutions in a positive manner
• Effectively communicate/interact with departmental management, customers outside department, and couriers
• May require working overtime if needed
• Will handle a variety of materials and chemicals following SDSs and instructions. Examples: Granules, powders, finished parts, and liquid chemicals.

Interpersonal Interactions:

• Quality compliance efforts
• ESHS compliance efforts
• Logistics efforts
• Respect diverse opinions and will ask others to participate
• Constructively challenges other team members to work towards improvement in meeting expectations
• Is a positive influence (role model) for others in the demonstration of work habits and compliance
• Influences change for improvement amongst peers
• Always work as a team member, in a safe manner, to support Evonik safety, industrial hygiene, and environmental objectives

Environmental, Safety, Health, & Security (ESHS):

• Adhere to all ESHS programs, policies, & procedures
• Assume personal accountability for individual behaviors related to ESHS activities
• Have the appropriate knowledge and tools prior to performing a task
• Complete all required ESHS training and always remain current with applicable learning plans
• Report all injuries to ESHS and supervision within the same shift of the incident occurring
• Inform direct supervision of any ESHS hazards or concerns in the workplace
• Provide feedback and coaching to coworkers on both safe and unsafe behaviors and conditions
• Actively participate in the ESHS management system as directed by supervision

REQUIREMENTS

• Associate degree in materials management, logistics, or relevant field
• 3-5 years of shipping, inventory, supply chain, trade compliance, or related experience
• Experience with handling hazardous raw materials (solids, liquids, and gases) and finished parts
• Demonstrated ability to comply with detailed policies and regulations related to material handling and shipping
• Good mechanical skills
• Ability to troubleshoot and solve problems
• Demonstrated ability in method development
• Computer literate in Microsoft Office 365 applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, SharePoint, Teams)
• SAP experience is a plus
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Ability to lift 50 lb without assistance
• Ability to wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Ability to climb stairs
• Ability and/or willingness to become a forklift operator

Your Application

To ensure that your application is proceeded as quickly as possible and to protect the environment, please apply online via our careers portal. Further information about Evonik as Employer can be found at https://careers.evonik.com.

Please address your application to the Talent Acquisition Manager, stating your earliest possible starting date and your salary expectations. If you have any questions regarding the application process, please call our Talent Acquisition Team at 0800 2386645 (Germany only) or +49 201 177 4200.

Your Talent Acquisition Manager:
Emma Martinez [C]

Company is
Evonik Corporation