Warehouse Operator (AFTERNOON SHIFT)
Axalta Coating Systems
- Location
- Greater Detroit
- Work model
- On-Site
- Level
- Entry
- Salary
- $22/hr
- H-1B history
- 2 approvals (FY2023)
- Posted
- Aug 27, 2026
About this role
Job Title: Warehouse Operator Job # 2026-19290 Industry: Manufacturing (Paint, Coatings, Chemicals) Department: Warehouse Location: Mt. Clemens, MI Number of Positions: 1 Salary: $22.00 Hourly Shift Differential: $0.89 Hourly Schedule: 2:00pm to 10:30pm (AFTERNOON SHIFT) Background: Candidates must be able to pass a Background Check & Drug Test (No Exceptions) Education: High School Diploma Or GED is required Experience: We are seeking candidates with at least 2 years Warehouse experience. 1 year Forklift Driving experience is required. Experience with Chemicals is a plus. Axalta Coating Systems ( Company Website Link ) Job Summary: As a Warehouse Operator you are responsible for learning multiple functions within the Warehouse environment including forklift driving, checking, and tote/drum handling. Within these functions various equipment and systems must be used to effectively and safely verify materials, deliver materials (inbound & outbound), and properly manage dunnage in accordance with internal procedures. Safety Wears appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as directed. Completes Department of Transportation (DOT) regulation training and all IATA shipping and receiving certification requirements. Follow all site safety rules and procedures; and be an active participant with Axalta safety near miss reporting. Completes all required internal and external training related to safety (TLMs) Must complete CFR training and maintain certification. Participate and support site internal and external safety audits. Must be able to operate safely and properly handle high hazard (S-Code) materials for the site. Quality Active participant with Axalta continuous improvement program (Kaizen Reporting) Completes assigned tasks following proper processes to ensure compliance with inventory record accuracy (IRA) Supports internal & external audits as necessary. Understands proper loading procedures and customer requirements. Understand and follows ISO-9001 and TS-16949 standards. Practices lean manufacturing standards such as pre-stagging shipments Understands customer sales force complaints related to job specific tasks (CAT I – CAT VII; ABC). Job Functions Driver – (6 months training) Pick and deliver requested stock to the production floor. Unload inbound trailers. Use hand-held bar code scanners to relieve and add to plant inventory. Very critical to ensure inventory accuracy and maintain customer supply. Maintain area safety and housekeeping standards. Confirm Transfer Orders for Outbound Deliveries Stage loads for shipments. Load shipment on designated carriers Accurately and timely put stock away. Pallet/Bin consolidation Assist with area Cycle Counting Empty waste bins Supply production with containers, pallets, etc. Checker (12 months to train) Checks, processes, and clears customers’ orders for shipments. Sorts, arranges, and labels all the goods in the warehouse Receives and examines all incoming and outgoing goods on behalf of the organization. Wears safety gear as needed in the warehouse Collaborates with the procurement and sales department of the organization to ensure regular availability of goods Keeps inventory or record of the movement of goods in and out of the warehouse. Band and shrink wrap drums for shipments. When receiving inbound materials must ensure electronic and physical accuracy to maintain proper inventory levels. Communicate with suppliers, vendors, customers, and internal stakeholders as needed. Controls both inbound and outbound trucking logistics with security and the area. Assists with area cycle counting. Drum/Tote Handler (3 months) Procures and delivers drums/totes to manufacturing departments as requested. Inventories drums/totes on site Receives and unloads drums and totes that arrive on site Loading of empty dirty drums/totes on trailers to be removed from the site. Communicates with Supply Chain inventory of