Forklift/Material Handler

Associated Materials Innovations; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

401K Matching

Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay

Discount programs

Competitive Wage

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Associated Materials Innovations seeks a motivated Forklift/Material Handler to join our manufacturing team in Cedar Rapids. You will support the distribution process by loading/unloading materials, picking orders, organizing inventory, and maintaining a safe, clean workspace to ensure on-time shipments.

You will contribute to delivering quality by ensuring accurate counts, managing transfer orders, and communicating needs to purchasing.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• 2-3 years of manufacturing/production experience.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Forklift certification/training or the ability to obtain forklift license.
• Basic math skills for inventory counts and verifications.
• Ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment and learn multiple areas of operations.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently or in a team.
• Clear communication in English; bi-lingual in Spanish and English is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Verify materials counted on dock match packing list and PO data; query discrepancies with dock staff or purchasing.
• Organize and distribute receipt labels for new materials.
• Notify Corporate Purchasing of PO needs/issues daily.
• Manually issue materials for non-scan situations.
• Answer production department calls regarding inventory levels and delivery times.
• Complete packing slips for outbound loads and transfer orders to other plants.
• Validate scrap logs against database reports for accuracy.
• Assist with inbound materials checks and inventory discrepancies.
• Process transfer orders and correct material discrepancies in AIMS.
• Perform cross-training and floor support as needed.

Skills

Forklift license

Basic math

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Reading English

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Forklift Material Handler-Cedar Rapids

Join the Associated Materials Innovations team at Associated Materials, LLC, and be AMazing with us!

At Associated Materials Innovations, we combine our rich history in innovation with an unwavering commitment to continuous improvement of the customer experience. For decades, we have provided vinyl windows, siding, and metal building products that have helped build homes and communities across North America.

As a leading manufacturer of exterior building products and preferred product manufacturer for Alside, you'll have the opportunity to contribute ideas in a welcoming and supportive work environment driven by safety and our core values. Join the AMI team where you can be AMazing as we shape our future together.

Position Summary

We're seeking a motivated Forklift/Material Handler to join our manufacturing team. This role supports our distribution process through loading and unloading materials, order picking, inventory organization, and maintaining a safe, clean workspace to ensure on-time shipments.

At AMI, you'll play a key role in delivering the quality our customers expect -- because great results start with you.

What To Expect

• Ensure materials that are physically counted on dock match packing list and purchase order data. If discrepancies arise question dock personnel or purchasing when Receive items into AIMS through use of manual input.
• Organize and distribute receipt labels upon receiving new materials.
• Communicate PO needs/issues to Corporate Purchasing on daily basis.
• Manually issue out materials from AIMS for individuals without a scan gun or other special occasions.
• Answer calls from production departments regarding inventory levels and delivery times.
• Complete packing slips for outbound rack/scrap loads for vinyl, aluminum, cardboard and paper; also transfer orders to receiving plants.
• Validate scrap vinyl, and aluminum log sheets against database reports for accuracy
• Assist floor personnel with checking inbound materials and inventory discrepancies.
• Process transfer orders in AIMS for material transferred to other receiving plants and correcting material discrepancies.
• Perform additional duties as assigned, including cross-training and floor support as needed

What We're Looking For

• High school diploma or GED.
• Experience of 2-3 years in a manufacturing / production environment.
• Must have valid driver's license.
• Ability to pass company required training and certification for forklift license.
• Basic math skills required to perform accurate inventory counts and quantity verifications.
• Ability to adapt in fast-paced environment and motivated to become well-versed within multiple areas of operations.
• Strong attention detail and willingness to work independently or as part of a team and contribute to all areas of operations.
• Clear communication to all team members and able to read / comprehend English language (Fully Bi-lingual) is a plus in Spanish and English.
• Committed to cross-train, learn, and develop your skillset further.
• One who values diversity and takes pride in building a team together.

Work Environment

Work is performed in a manufacturing environment with moving machinery and varying temperatures (hot and cold). PPE is required. This role is physically demanding and includes standing, walking, lifting, bending, climbing, and other repetitive movements. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs independently and up to 100 lbs with assistance. Regular use of computers and communication devices is also required.

Benefits Of Working With Associated Materials

• Competitive Wage
• Opportunity for growth
• Long standing business model in a changing market
• Premier company culture
• Medical/Dental/Vision
• 401K Matching
• Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay
• Discount programs

About Us

When you join AMI, you are part of a leading North American manufacturing business of vinyl windows, cladding, metal siding, trim and other essential exterior building products for residential, light commercial and multifamily projects. In 2022, we introduced our composite cladding system, a first-of-its-kind solution featuring exclusive (GP)2 technology. Headquartered in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, AMI is part of Associated Materials, LLC, which owns and operates 10 manufacturing facilities in North America including a distribution center.

Associated Materials Innovations ... Building Products Better

Associated Materials, LLC. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance. We also make reasonable accommodations for disabled employees and applicants, as required by law.

Additional Information

The actual wage offered to the successful candidate will be based on multiple factors, including, but not limited to, job-related knowledge/skills, experience, business needs, geographical location, and internal pay parity. Compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate. Click to learn more about benefits.

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