Shipping Technician

Job description

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, citizenship, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, disability status, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Description

At BASF, we create chemistry through the power of connected minds. By balancing economic success with environmental protection and social responsibility, we are building a more sustainable future through chemistry. As the world’s leading chemical company, we help our customers in nearly every industry meet the current and future needs of society through science and innovation.

  We provide a challenging and rewarding work environment with a strong emphasis on process safety, as well as the safety of our employees and the communities we operate in and are always working to form the best team—especially from within, through an emphasis on lifelong learning and development. And we are constantly striving to become an even better place to work. BASF has been recognized by Forbes Magazine in 2020 as one of America's Best Employers. Come join us on our journey to create solutions for a sustainable future!

Where the Chemistry Happens…
  Shipping Technician - 2002442 – Fremont, CA

  Perform Packaging and Shipping department standard operating procedures as outlined.

Effectively communicate with site personnel on daily ship schedule and shipping personnel readiness.

Load and unload vendors and carrier trucks as outlined by site procedures.

Prepare and verify shipping documents for international and domestic shipments.

Perform general warehouse duties.
Maintain packaging supplies Coordinate and collaborate with shipping supply vendors for best packaging methods and materials.

Conduct routine safety and equipment inspections. Participate in team activities in support of plant improvements and safety initiatives.

Fully trained in Receiving duties.

Formula for Success: You Will…
  Maintain a clean and safe work environment free of clutter and hazards

Utilize and maintain virtual ship list with accurate/up to date information and utilize said ship list to plan and execute the daily orders from all departments

Effectively communicate with site personnel on all matters pertaining to shipping to maintain on time delivery of pre-negotiated delivery dates

Perform general warehouse duties that may include, routine safety and equipment inspections, perform equipment preventive maintenance activities,

Effectively communicate with Planners on daily recourse needs for shipping

Effectively communicate with customer service on shipping criteria for Incoterm on international orders.

Coordinate with Rome, Italy and Singapore plants on best practices for shipping to Asia and Europe

  Create Your Own Chemistry: What We Offer You…

  Adding value to our customers begins with adding value to you.  You @BASF is the suite of benefits, perks, programs and unique opportunities we offer to support you—the whole you—in all stages of your life and career. With you@BASF, you create your own chemistry.

  The total rewards that you receive as a BASF employee go way beyond a paycheck. From competitive health and insurance plans, to robust retirement benefits that include company-matching contributions, to making sure you never stop learning, we believe in you is investing in our success. Working for a large, global organization, you’ll have a chance to grow professionally and personally, expand your network and build a rewarding and dynamic career. 

Qualifications - BASF recognizes institutions of Higher Education which are accredited by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation or equivalent

Ingredients for Success: What We Look For in You…

Basic Qualifications 
  High School Diploma or GED is required

2 years of warehouse experience required

 
Preferred Qualifications

SAP experience highly desirable Strong team orientation with proven safety performance and process troubleshooting knowledge

Self-driven with a strong work ethic.
Strong organizational skills Ability to perform a wide variety of tasks with minimal supervision.

Strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
Detailed oriented – ability to handle tasks free of errors. Ability to assess departmental machine set-ups, safe equipment operation, and product quality.

Ability to recognize and implement improvement to shipping methods and materials.

  We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

  BASF recognizes institutions of higher education accredited by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation or equivalent.