Position Purpose: Ensure detail-oriented and safety-focused handling of raw materials and bulk products throughout the production process and distribution center processes. The ideal candidate will have experience in material handling, knowledge of warehouse operations, and a strong commitment to maintaining quality and safety standards.

Duties, Tasks, and Responsibilities:

• Load, unload, and transport bulk raw materials and finished products.
• Safely handle and store chemicals and materials in compliance with company procedures and safety regulations.
• Manage inventory of bulk materials, including accurate labeling and tracking.
• Monitor and maintain bulk storage tanks, valves, and pumps to ensure proper operation.
• Perform quality checks on incoming raw materials and outgoing finished products.
• Prepare bulk materials for shipment, including labeling, sealing, and securing loads for transport.
• Verify incoming shipments of raw materials against purchase orders for accuracy.
• Inspect and perform basic maintenance on handling equipment such as forklifts and bulk transfer systems.
• Adhere to all safety guidelines and protocols, including the proper use of PPE and handling of hazardous materials.
• Maintain accurate records of material transfers, inventory levels, and production data.
• Utilize warehouse management systems to track inventory and materials.
• Assist with distribution center needs, projects, and processes as needed.
• Provide support to the other distribution and manufacturing locations as needed.
• Partner with the Bolingbrook distribution team as needed.
• Back up for additional shifts and assistance for additional shifts as scheduled

Experience:

• A minimum of five years in account management, customer service or transportation experience focusing on customer needs.
• Industry experience preferred:  Automotive, Retail, Carrier, or 3PL.  
• Proficient in MS-Office and SAP (or related ERP system)

Skills: 

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to problem solve and identify trends
• High degree of integrity
• Knowledge of transportation, customer service and distribution methods
• Self-motivated.  Works well under pressure and a sense of urgency
• Must be able to thrive in a fast-paced environment

Education:

This opportunity offers a competitive benefits package including:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage with wellness benefits 
• Company-matching 401(k) plan
• Company-paid life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment benefits
• Company-paid long-term care coverage
• Company-paid disability
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts
• Company-paid employee assistance program
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Additional benefits included: voluntary life insurance, legal benefits, critical illness, accident insurance, and pet insurance

Old World Industries is among the largest privately held companies competing in the automotive aftermarket today. Built upon a 50-year history of ingenuity, the Northbrook, Illinois-based company is transforming the automotive, commercial and chemical industries that keep the world moving forward. Old World’s brands include a full line of PEAK® Performance Automotive Aftermarket Products including Antifreeze/Coolant, Washer Fluid, Lighting and Wiper Blades; BlueDEF® Diesel Exhaust Fluid and Equipment; FINAL CHARGE® PRO-SERIES Heavy Duty Extended Life Coolant, Fleet Charge® SCA Precharged Heavy Duty Coolant and Thermal Charge® Heat Transfer Fluid.