Job Description
Job DescriptionDescription:
VulCan:
At VulCan Packaging, we’re not just making cans—we’re building the future of beverage manufacturing right here in the heart of Austin. Our team is a vibrant mix of makers, thinkers, and doers—the real flavors of this city—who bring their unique talents and energy to everything we create.
We’re proud to be the only can manufacturer in North America using waterless technology—better for the planet, and safer for the people who power our production. Every day, our team tackles tough challenges with heart, hustle, and a shared passion for making the best products in the industry. We’re dedicated to innovation, precision, and next-level customer service. And while our systems are designed for performance, it’s our people who truly make us stand out.
VulCan is redefining beverage packaging with high-performance innovations that elevate brands, enhance consumer experiences, extend shelf life, and set new industry standards in sustainability, functionality, and design.
Role:
The Warehouse Generalist supports day-to-day warehouse and production operations in a high-volume aluminum can manufacturing plant. This is a hands-on role responsible for shipping and receiving, moving, staging, organizing finished cans, raw materials, and packaging to keep production and outbound loads moving.
As production ramps up, this position helps prevent bottlenecks, keeps the floor organized, and ensures shipments are loaded, unloaded, and shipped safely and on time. The Warehouse Generalist must be flexible and ready to assist where needed, including line support, housekeeping, and other general labor tasks to support overall plant operations.
Responsibilities:
Warehouse & Material Handling
- Safely operate forklifts and material-handling equipment to move finished goods, raw materials, and packaging components
- Stage finished pallets for outbound shipment based on daily priorities
- Maintain organized warehouse layout, aisles, lanes, and storage areas
- Assist with handling large or heavy payloads using appropriate equipment and procedures
- Perform pre-shift forklift inspections and report mechanical or safety concerns immediately
Shipping & Receiving Support
- Assist with loading and unloading inbound and outbound trucks
- Support receipt of raw materials and packaging supplies
- Verify quantities, identify discrepancies, and report issues as needed
- Ensure shipments are staged accurately and prepared on schedule
Production Support
- Remove finished goods from production equipment and place them in designated locations
- Support material flow to prevent production interruptions
- Assist with management of pallets, tier sheets, top frames, and other dunnage
- Other duties as assigned
Inventory & Organization
- Support cycle counts and basic inventory checks
- Ensure materials remain identifiable, accessible, and properly stored
- Flag shortages, overages, space constraints, or workflow issues to leadership
Quality & Safety
- Perform basic visual inspections of pallets prior to staging or shipment
- Quarantine damaged or suspect materials per direction
- Follow all safety policies related to forklift operation and warehouse activity
- Contribute to a safety-first, team-oriented manufacturing environment
- Follow FDA and environmental regulations related to production and material handling
Requirements:
- Forklift experience or willingness to become forklift certified
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, physical manufacturing environment
- Basic math, counting, and record-keeping skills
- Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions
- Ability to work in a manufacturing and warehouse floor environment
- Must be able to stand, walk, lift up to 50 lbs, climb stairs, move throughout the shift, and operate warehouse equipment
- Comfortable working around industrial equipment, noise, and moving machinery
- Ability to work in hot and cold conditions
- Flexible schedule as needed to support production schedules and shipping demands
Preferred:
- Prior warehouse, manufacturing, or industrial operations experience
- Experience supporting shipping and receiving operations
- Familiarity with inventory or material-handling processes
- Experience working in a startup or high-growth manufacturing environment, where priorities shift and flexibility is essential