About Us: Founded in 1966, Niterra North America, Inc. (formerly NGK Spark Plugs) is the world leader in technology, innovation, and world-class quality in the design of spark plugs and oxygen sensors. Today, that tradition continues as we transform our organization's portfolio, expand our core ceramic technologies, explore capabilities beyond traditional areas, and challenge ourselves to develop solutions and services that leverage technology to address social issues while contributing to a sustainable society. Summary: The Returnable Container Associate is responsible for cleaning, inspecting, and sorting returnable containers, pallets, and lids to ensure they meet Niterra quality standards and customer requirements. This second-shift role (Monday-Friday, 2:00 PM-10:00 PM) involves identifying customer-specific containers, separating conforming from non-conforming materials, operating cleaning equipment, and completing accurate documentation. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, dependable, and comfortable working in a fast-paced warehouse environment. Classification: Hourly Work Model: Onsite Responsibilities: • Perform returnable container cleaning functions. • Identify customer-specific containers, pallets, and lids. • Sort conforming from non-conforming returnable containers. • Inspect materials to ensure they meet Niterra quality standards per Niterra guidelines. • Start up and shut down equipment and machinery, and adjust settings as required. • Complete necessary documentation accurately and in a timely manner. • Satisfactorily meet customer requirements. • Operate non-turret style Powered Industrial Trucks on occasion. • Maintain a clean and organized workspace in accordance with 5S standards. • Notify the Team Leader promptly of any abnormalities in product or machinery. • Perform other duties as assigned by management. • Adhere to all company policies and procedures as applicable. Qualifications: • High school diploma or GED preferred. • Strong attention to detail, with the ability to distinguish conforming from non-conforming containers. • Able to complete documentation accurately and in a timely manner. • Able to work overtime, often on short notice, and adapt to shift work. What We Offer: • Comprehensive Health Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. • Financial Security: Short-term and long-term disability coverage. • Retirement Savings: 401(k) plan with a generous company match of up to 6%. • Time Off: Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, and holidays. • Work-Life Balance: Paid maternity and paternity leave. • And much more! Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: Niterra is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. Notice to Staffing Firms: Niterra does not seek or accept unsolicited resumes or CVs from recruitment agencies. We are not responsible for, and will not pay, any fees, commissions, or other payments related to unsolicited resumes or CVs, except as required by a written contract between Niterra and the recruitment agency or party requesting payment of a fee. California Privacy Notice: If you are a California resident, please review our CCPA Notice to learn more about how we collect personal information from applicants and the purposes for which that information is used. B-Shift: Monday-Friday, 2:00 PM-10:00 PM