About Us

At Quaker Houghton, we are experts in the development, production and application of industrial process fluids, lubricants and coatings for the manufacturing industry. We have been an integral part in the growth of the world’s largest industrial and manufacturing companies from aerospace and automotive to primary metal and energy. Today, we have a global presence, with our corporate headquarters located in Conshohocken, PA. Quaker Houghton is a global publicly traded company with a unique collaborative culture that supports career growth for its colleagues and offers competitive compensation and benefit programs.

Position Summary:

Responsible for scheduling and directing all assigned company resources to ship, store and receive materials efficiently and effectively to assure demand is satisfied on schedule.

Job Responsibilities:

• Plans and coordinates daily shipments to meet customer expectations working with Production department to assure that product is available when needed for shipment.
• Organizes daily inventory levels.
• Assures package integrity including container condition, labeling, stenciling, etc. Reviews all documentation and labeling for correctness prior to shipment
• Allocates warehouse storage area to insure the most economical use of space.
• Responsible for raw material FIFO inventory control.
• Ensures compliance to all D.O.T. regulatory requirements and controls on-site traffic to maximize safety.
• Coordinates Bulk shipments using assigned carriers.
• Responsible for the receipt, quarantine and sampling of received raw materials.
• Cross check all documentation for verification to ensure only minimize potential shipping and receiving errors.
• Communicates and helps expedite container transfers including totes, drums, pails and others.
• Effectively manages the return of finished goods (RGA) process.
• Leadership and management of the team; goal setting, appraisals, training and motivation of employees. Retention of talent.

Education, Experience & Skills:

• High school diploma or equivalent required, B.S. /B.A. degree preferred.
• Minimum 5 years shipping/receiving experience required.
• Minimum 1 year experience with CDL or Driving Yard Switcher required.
• Minimum 1 year loading and unloading bulk liquid products preferred.
• Strong OSHA knowledge relating to bulk tanker transfers.
• Working knowledge of pump transfer systems.
• Working knowledge of D.O.T regulations.
• Ability to direct others
• Above average verbal communication skills
• High level of initiative and responsibility
• Solid decision-making ability
• Excellent organization skills

Work Environment:

While performing the duties of this job the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals and risk of electrical shock, slippery surfaces.

The noise level in the environment is usually moderate; occasionally exposed to loud noise levels

What's in it for you?

• Company Provided Uniforms
• Quarterly Plantshare Gain
• Generous annual paid time off.
• 401 (k) employer match.
• Health care, dental and vision benefits.
• Employees can receive up to a $1,000 bonus by referring a friend to join the company.
• Safety is a top priority at Quaker Houghton. All operators receive extensive on-the-job training during the first 3 months of employment.
• Tuition Reimbursement

Quaker Houghton is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. Quaker Houghton provides equal employment opportunity for all qualified candidates. Quaker Houghton does not discriminate against any candidate for employment based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, affectional or sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, creed, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, veteran’s status, physical/mental disability, genetic information, or any other category protected by U.S federal, state, and/or local employment law. Furthermore, Quaker Houghton is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified candidates with physical and/or mental disabilities. Applicants with a disability who need assistance applying for a position may email OneHR@quakerhoughton.com.