Glass Handler – 1st Shift Northwestern Glass Fab

Brin Glass; Fridley (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Brin Glass is looking for a Glass Handler who will contribute to the production and handling of glass products. The role emphasizes safety, quality, and organizational skills, fitting into a culture focused on continuous improvement and accountability. Join an employee-owned company committed to growth and excellence in the glass fabrication industry.

Benefits

Health/dental insurance

Flex benefits

Paid vacation/holidays

Paid retirement benefits

Qualifications

• Good technical, organizational, and communication skills.
• History of activities aligning with company values.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all safety policies are followed and safety culture is prioritized.
• Assist in production while meeting quality and productivity goals.
• Perform required audits regularly.

Skills

Technical skills

Organization

Communication

Job description

What makes Northwestern Glass Fab unique? Founded in 1912, Northwestern Glass Fab, a division of Brin Glass Company, has been providing fabricated glass and aluminum to its customers for over 100 years. Our commitment to quality and the ability to deliver precision custom fabricated glass products on a timely basis has us shipping product to customers located all over North America.

Reports to the Block Lead

Position Description

The Glass Handler position is responsible for performing glass fabrication-related handling and production duties. This person will be responsible for ensuring glass meets quality expectations before performing assembly.

The right person will possess good technical, organization, and communication skills. Most importantly, the right person will have a history of activities that align with our company values-

• We show up
• We bring it

• We do it right

Responsibilities

• Ensure that all safety policies are followed, and safety culture is top priority.

• Perform daily tasks utilizing BOS principles.

• Assist in production while meeting quality and productivity goal metrics as set by lead.

• Perform required audits regularly as necessary depending on work area.

• Must be driven, possess a high sense of urgency and desire to succeed.

• Embrace culture of continuous improvement, accountability and goal accomplishment.

• Exhibit our company values: We Show Up, We Bring It, We Do It Right.

• Other duties as assigned

Physical Requirements

• Pay ranges between $18 to $23 based on experience and skills.
• Prolonged periods of standing.
• Must wear required hearing and eye protection.
• Must be able lift up to 75 pounds individually.

We offer a competitive package including health/dental insurance, flex benefits and paid vacation/holidays. Weekly pay as part of a contract bargaining unit. Paid retirement benefits.

About Brin:Brin Glass Company has been a leader in glass fabrication, installation, and service since 1912. As an Employee-Owned (ESOP) and Union Strong company, we invest in our people, offering career growth, training, and development to empower the next generation of glaziers and fabricators. Nationally recognized as a Top 50 Contract Glazier and Top 50 Glass Fabricator, Brin combines the Midwest’s most diverse glass capabilities to deliver high-quality, lasting solutions. Our family of companies—Brin Glass, Northwestern Glass Fab, Heartland Glass, and St. Germain’s Glasswork together to provide comprehensive architectural glass and aluminum solutions. At Brin, we don’t just build glass—we build people and careers. Join us and be part of a team that values craftsmanship, innovation, and a legacy of excellence.