Warehouse Associate/Supervisor

Company: Li-Cycle Norway

Location: Moss, Norway

Reporting to: Warehouse Manager

Li-Cycle Norway AS is located at Vanem in Moss, Norway. We are hiring a Warehouse Supervisor and two Warehouse Associates. We are looking for talented and motivated employees to become part of a smart and energetic team.

Job Summary Warehouse Associate:

The Warehouse Associate will be responsible for ensuring the accurate and seamless processing of incoming and outgoing shipments. The Warehouse Associate must load and unload shipments regularly, with the capability of repetitive heavy lifting, and use any necessary equipment, e.g. lift truck, forklift, etc. Other responsibilities will include the inspection of incoming and outgoing shipments to verify contents and quality, reconciling lab results with shipment lots with inventory management system and may be required to assist in the scheduling of freight appointments. The Warehouse Associate must understand the impact of this position to other business functions that depend on the accuracy and efficiency of warehouse operations. Inventory management and vendor relations with shipping companies are essential functions for this position. Other duties may be assigned as necessary.

We are seeking a talented, motivated, and top performer to be a part of a smart and energetic team, as Li-Cycle commercializes its technology.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Prepare receiving dock to accept incoming product
• Prepare materials for shipment
• Match incoming and outgoing shipments with purchase orders
• Reconcile shipments to laboratory results
• Operate a Forklift or Pallet Jack in a safe manner to move received product
• Maintain a safe work environment
• May be required to assist with scheduling freight appointments
• May lift cases of product and/or stock merchandise according to documented procedures
• Process all required paperwork and maintain adequate records for reporting and tracking
• Prepare weekly/ monthly production reports
• Oversee the secure and accurate loading and unloading of deliveries
• Manage inventory of shipping materials and supplies
• Report discrepancies to immediate supervisor
• Problem solve for any cases of missing documents, shipments and deliveries
• Maintain organized work area according to policies, procedures and safety regulations
• Make deliveries with a company vehicle as assigned
• Perform other duties as assigned

Job Qualifications:

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Forklift certification
• Driving license, CDL truck license
• Experience in the chemical industry preferred
• Working experience in Shipping and Receiving role preferred
• Experience with logistics
• Ability to perform repetitive heavy lifting
• Able to communicate both verbally and in writing in Norwegian and English
• Basic mathematical skills
• Knowledge of filling out waybills and bills of landing and international shipments
• Ability to weigh and measure items
• Working knowledge of safe lifting methods
• Demonstrated ability to operate material handling equipment including forklift truck and pallet truck
• Able to work efficiently as a part of a team as well as independently
• Computer skills, including Excel and MS office
• Attention to detail in all areas of work
• Good organizational, time management and prioritizing skills.
• Strong work ethic and positive team attitude.

Core Competencies:

• High-level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency and results-orientation
• Communication
• Team Work
• Problem Solving
• Accountability and Dependability
• Basic computer skills
• Operating Equipment
• Ethics and Integrity
• Proactive self-starter with an 'owner's mindset'
• Consistently delivers quality work on time, with a strong attention to detail
• Support and practice all Health and Safety practices

Working Conditions:

• Manual dexterity required to use desktop computer and peripherals.
• Overtime as required.
• Lifting or moving up to 25 kg may be required.
• Work is performed in a combination of environments.
• The position will be based on a scheduled 24-hour shift rotation (expected start up for shift schedule will probably be 2H 2024).

Job Summary Warehouse Supervisor:

Reporting to the Warehouse Manager, the Warehouse Supervisor will oversee and coordinate daily warehouse activities such as shipping, receiving and storing goods, managing inventory levels, ensuring the efficient delivery of goods, supervising staff, and securing the warehouse.

Our ideal candidate will be a driven individual with high attention to detail and organization, and a positive “can-do” attitude.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Supervise Forklift Operators, Material Handlers, and Drivers to ensure processes both internal and external are being followed in an accurate, efficient, and safe manner

• Staff management to include planning and assigning schedules and duties to meet workload requirements, evaluate performance and participate in performance evaluations, monitor, and approve employee work time, train and develop staff, discipline staff per company policy

• Ensure that all products entering or exiting the facility meets customer and product requirements

• Ensure all safety and housekeeping standards are always met and adhered to

• Troubleshoot/problem solve issues that arise during assigned shift and work cross functionally to correct and solve

• Review all in-bound shipments, for accuracy

• Manage the shipping & Receiving office; handle distribution, and storage of all freight, product, and supplies that come in and out

• Ensure all production orders are shipped in a timely manner in adherence to delivery schedules

• Communicate all delays or variances in inbound/outbound freight to the appropriate parties.

• Maintain strict control over inventory levels in order to meet internal and external audits.

• Plan warehouse layout and space requirements in order to prevent loss or damage, and to achieve full warehouse optimization.

• Consider full implications of freight turnover, size, weight, and other factors when allocating warehouse space.

• Enforce corporate policies regarding security and safety in order to maintain a safe working environment, including that proper PPE supplied by Li-Cycle are being used.

• Maintain appropriate and complete documentation regarding regulated products and/or hazardous materials.

• Supervise a team of warehouse employees, including assisting with activities such as, but not limited to, hiring, delegation, training, performance appraisals, disciplinary actions, and termination.

• Conduct periodic spot-checks of inventory levels, supplies, or equipment.

• Assess the need for arranging, moving equipment to perform the job safely.

• Identify discrepancies between inventory records and report immediately.

• Investigate causes of lost or damaged shipments and other matters where necessary.

• Monitor performance metrics for shipping and receiving.

• Report Safety & Quality problems immediately.

• Review forklift logs and address issues as appropriate, per OHS Act and applicable regulations.

• Maintain employee work schedules including timecard approval, work assignments, job rotation, training, vacations, and paid time off.

Job Qualifications:

• High school diploma, with experience in manufacturing, warehousing, transportation, supply chain management, inventory control, or materials management.
• 5+ years experience of direct work experience in a warehouse management function, inventory control and supply chain management position.
• Direct working knowledge of operations, warehouse management, and transportation management, with excellent planning and resource allocation skills.
• Direct knowledge of WHMIS and other safety systems.
• Experience with radio frequency ID systems (RFID), bar code systems, and electronic data interchange (EDI) may be required.
• Strong knowledge of various systems, as well as Microsoft Office products, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Strong knowledge of warehouse documentation, with good writing skills.
• Ability to interpret and act upon complex instructions.
• Solid project management skills are essential.
• Strong quantitative and critical thinking skills.
• Strong leadership skills and teambuilding abilities.

Core Competencies:

• A hands-on contributor with a desire to work in a dynamic, mission-driven environment
• Ability to deal with sensitive topics in a tactful, diplomatic and professional matter always.
• High-level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency and results-orientation
• Proactive self-starter with an 'owner's mindset'
• Consistently delivers quality work on time, with a strong attention to detail
• Strong analytical, negotiation and creative problem-solving skills
• Exceptional oral communication, writing and editing skills
• Motivated, methodical, and optimistic

Working Conditions:

• Overtime as required.
• Lifting or moving up to 25 kg may be required.
• Work is performed in a combination of environments.
• The position will be based on a scheduled 24-hour shift rotation (expected start up for shift schedule will probably be 2H 2024).

Benefits of Working for Li-Cycle:

• Newly established company in Norway and possibility to join and create a new local work environment.
• High impact work: as a core member of the team, you have the opportunity to take a primary lead role and make a significant impact
• Global environmental impact: we are a clean technology company with a mission to reduce CO2 emissions globally to ensure a sustainable future for the environment
• Passionate team: we are pushing boundaries and are passionate about everything we do

About Li-Cycle:

Li-Cycle (NYSE: LICY) is on a mission to leverage its innovative Spoke & Hub Technologies™ to provide a customer-centric, end-of-life solution for lithium-ion batteries, while creating a secondary supply of critical battery materials. Lithium-ion rechargeable batteries are increasingly powering our world in automotive, energy storage, consumer electronics, and other industrial and household applications. The world needs improved technology and supply chain innovations to better manage battery manufacturing waste and end-of-life batteries and to meet the rapidly growing demand for critical and scarce battery-grade raw materials through a closed-loop solution. For more information, visit https://li-cycle.com/.

For more information, you can view Li-Cycle's corporate video here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pnUgCt0JshU

Li-Cycle is an equal opportunity employer committed to Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging. Individuals seeking employment at Li-Cycle are considered without regard to any protected category including but not limited to, race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, diverse-ability, veteran status, gender identity, or sexual orientation.

Li-Cycle is focused on providing a barrier free Recruitment & Selection process. We will focus on experience and skills and will not discriminate against candidates who have a disability or require an accommodation throughout the Recruitment & Selection process.

Interested candidates should apply to Li-Cycle directly by submitting their resume through the Li-Cycle Career's page. Please note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.