Technician, Materials Inventory

LyondellBasell

Materials Inventory Technician responsible for inventory management and warehouse operations at LyondellBasell. Ensuring material handling, safety compliance, and inventory accuracy.

Posted 6/29/2026full-timeMorris • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $66,880 - $91,960 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Receive and verify incoming materials and shipments.
Store materials in designated warehouse and inventory locations.
Maintain proper storage conditions and inventory organization.
Pick, issue, and process material returns to support maintenance and operations activities.
Safely package, handle, and ship materials, including vendor returns.
Load and unload materials using powered industrial equipment, including forklifts.
Maintain and update stock-out logs.
Support physical inventory counts, cycle counts, and inventory audits.
Identify inventory discrepancies and escalate issues for corrective action.
Support continuous improvement initiatives related to warehouse operations, inventory management, and material availability.
Maintain a safe work environment and comply with all company safety policies and procedures.

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.
Minimum of two (2) years of warehouse, inventory control, logistics, or materials management experience preferred.
Proficient in the use of computer systems and business applications to support warehouse and inventory operations.
Ability to perform inventory audits, cycle counts, and inventory reconciliation activities.
Ability to understand Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), identify trends, and communicate deviations to the Materials Management Supervisor or Materials Management Administrator for corrective action.
Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to operate material handling equipment and work in an industrial environment.
Experience using SAP or other Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems for inventory management, goods movements, material receipts, material issues, cycle counts, and reporting preferred.
Forklift certification and prior experience operating powered industrial equipment preferred.
Experience working in a manufacturing, petrochemical, refinery, or industrial warehouse environment.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive Health, Welfare, Life and Retirement Programs: Our comprehensive programs are aligned with local practices.
6% LYB match on 401(k) contribution
5% LYB cash balance pension plan accrual
Comprehensive Well-being Benefits: Programs to support your physical, mental, financial, and social health, ensuring you receive the care you need, when you need it.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan: The LYB ESPP offers a 10% discount on LYB stock for eligible employees in Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Spain, and US.
Educational Assistance Program: To encourage self-development by providing financial aid for approved educational activities voluntarily undertaken by employees.
Bravo Rewards Program: Recognizing outstanding employee contributions.
Robust Medical and Life Insurance Packages: Offering a variety of coverage options to meet individual needs.
Professional Development: Opportunities to learn and grow through training, mentoring, work experiences, community involvement, and team building activities.
Competitive Vacation Policies: Generous annual leave to support your work-life balance.
Global Adoption Policy: Support for employees expanding their families.
Matching Gifts Program: Enhance the impact of your charitable contributions to qualified organizations.

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Hard Skills & Tools

Inventory ControlMaterial HandlingCycle CountsKPI AnalysisMaterial Reconciliation

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsProblem-Solving Skills

Certifications

Forklift Certification